What types of marine vessels do you offer for rent?

We offer a diverse fleet including jack-up barges, modular jack-up barges, pontoons, split hopper barges, tug boats, and mechanical Marine Cranes tailored for various marine projects.

Are your vessels strictly for charter or also for sale?

Our primary focus is on charter and rental services. However, we can discuss specific requirements for long-term lease or acquisition depending on availability.

Do you provide crew with your vessel rentals?

Yes, our charters typically come with experienced and certified crews, including captains, engineers, and support staff to ensure safe and efficient operations.

What kind of projects does FDC support?

We support a wide range of projects including dredging operations, harbor construction, offshore piling, material transportation, and general port support services.

Do you adhere to safety and environmental standards?

Absolutely. FDC operates with strict adherence to national and international safety, health, and environmental (HSE) guidelines to ensure compliant and sustainable operations.

Equipment Category

Hopper / Split Hopper Barges

Hopper barges and split hopper barges are specialized vessels designed to receive, transport, and dump large quantities of dredged silt, sand, gravel, rock, and reclamation fill. Split hopper barges feature longitudinal twin hulls that split open hydraulically along the bottom centerline, discharging material instantly and precisely at designated offshore disposal or reclamation grounds.

Available Vessels in this Category

DESTINY

DESTINY is a high-capacity split hopper barge developed for efficient transportation and controlled disposal of dredged material. …

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SANGAM 3

SANGAM 3 is a dependable self-propelled hopper barge designed for transporting dredged materials, aggregates, and marine cargo. Co…

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Specifications & Advantages

Technical Features & Key Benefits

Discover the technical engineering, operational capabilities, and marine advantages of our hopper / split hopper barges fleet.

Technical Specs

Engineering & Features

Available in multiple capacity ratings to match dredger production volumes, these barges operate either self-propelled or towed by harbour tugs. Heavy-duty hydraulic cylinders drive the hull opening and closing mechanism with positive sealing. Welded hopper wells are reinforced to withstand highly abrasive dredged spoils, and all units feature integrated ballast tanks, safety systems, and IRS certification.

✓ High-power hydraulic split-hull opening mechanisms for instant bottom discharge
✓ Abrasion-resistant reinforced hopper wells built for heavy rocks, silts, and gravel
✓ Available in self-propelled and dumb (tug-towed) configurations up to 1,200 MT
✓ Integrated ballast pumping systems for rapid trimming and level seaworthiness
✓ Class-certified marine VHF, AIS, and required maritime navigation lighting
✓ Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) classification ensuring strict structural integrity

Operational Value

Key Project Benefits

✓ Instant Spoil Discharge: Bottom-dump discharge empties the entire cargo in minutes, drastically reducing round-trip cycle times.
✓ Clean & Complete Spoil Release: Gravity split-hull release leaves no residual sediment or spoil bridging in the hopper well.
✓ No Shore Unloading Required: Discharges directly at offshore reclamation or disposal sites without excavators, cranes, or conveyors.
✓ Precise Site Dumping: Delivers pinpoint material placement within approved environmental disposal boundaries.
✓ Matched Production Cycling: Fleet capacities matched to trailing suction and cutter suction dredger outputs for continuous operation.
✓ Handles Demanding Materials: Engineered to handle dense abrasive rock, capital dredging blast rock, sand, and reclamation silt.
✓ Certified Maritime Compliance: Fully compliant with Indian port authority regulations and IRS safety classifications.

Charter & Rental Solutions

Ready to deploy hopper / split hopper barges for your project?

Get in touch with our technical charter desk for vessel availability, load charts, deck layouts, and competitive mobilization rates across Indian ports.

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