Dredging Ship DBB Obelix

DBB Obelix Call sign OZLP – 499 BT 

Built in 1980 completely renovated/rebuilt in 2023/24 

DBB Obelix is our largest ship in the fleet, with a cargo hold of 300 m3 and a Caterpillar 6015 excavator DBB Obelix can handle the biggest marine contractor tasks.

DBB Obelix is completely rebuilt in 2023/24, the rebuilding was done with a particular focus on increasing efficiency, safety and the working environment on board. The rebuilt therefore includes conversion of the cargo hold, spuds, accommodation, wheelhouse, excavator, and auxiliary machinery. 

DBB Obelix is of course equipped with bottom doors, strong spuds and electronic dredging equipment as on Helle and Jette  

Length 39 meter width 12 meter 

Draft loaded 3.6 meter – empty 2 meter 

Loading capacity 300 m3 

Propulsion 2 Volvo D12 with fixed propellers and rudder 

Speed loaded 7.5 kn empty 8.5 kn 

Excavator Caterpillar 6015 

Dredging depth -15 meter with the possibility to extend 

Excavator computer PDS 2000 

Dredging capacity up to 600 cbm/hour 

3 spuds 22 meters long for positioning on 18 meters of water 

DBB Obelix is ready for work in spring 2024.