ECTMarine delivers the "Custom Workboat 104", specifically designed to operate in the Dead Sea

The Dutch company ECTMarine has delivered the workboat "Custom Workboat 104", custom-built for the Jordanian Arab Potash Company.

This new unit is specially constructed to operate in the Dead Sea. The high salt concentration of its waters, its corrosive nature, and the location of the Arab Potash Company facilities in Jordan initially posed technical challenges for its construction, which were resolved by the shipyards.

The sea trials of the vessel were successful and were conducted in the brine evaporation ponds that the company has in the Dead Sea.

Designed and built in the Netherlands, the vessel features a control cabin located at the front, an open working deck, and an articulated crane for handling equipment and materials.

Its design also took into account special transportation needs. The hull and deck layout allowed the vessel to be transported by road on a standard flatbed, facilitating its arrival at the Arab Potash Company facilities.

Once at its location, a mobile crane equipped with a special lifting system introduced it into the brine to check the operation of the propulsion, the deck crane, and the onboard systems.

After passing the tests, the vessel is now ready to join the daily service of the Arab Potash Company.

Photo: ECTMarine