Eureka Shipping Announces Construction of New Cutting-Edge Cement Carrier for Great Lakes Trade
17 April 2024 - 6:40AM
Eureka Shipping, a leading provider of sustainable, high-efficiency
cement carrier services jointly owned by SMT Shipping and The CSL
Group, is pleased to announce the construction of a state-of-art
mechanical/pneumatic cement ship destined for operation in the
Great Lakes. The cutting-edge vessel with a deadweight of 12,500
metric tonnes, is designed to replace two older vessels, while
maintaining the same cargo capacity.
“Building a ship aligned with eco-friendly principles is a top
priority for both Eureka Shipping and our customer,” said Kai
Grotterud, Managing Director of Eureka Shipping. “Our new cement
carrier is expected to contribute significantly to decarbonization
by drastically reducing the emissions per metric tonne of cargo
carried.”
From its propulsion system to its onboard amenities, every
aspect of the new vessel's design reflects a dedication to safety,
environmental stewardship and operational efficiency. Key features
include:
- a diesel-electric propulsion system
consisting of four generator sets, providing redundancy for both
navigation and cargo operation;
- modern, fuel-efficient engines
capable of operating on HVO biofuel, to enhance performance and
reduce emissions;
- two rudder propellers with 360
degree thrust, plus a powerful bow-thruster, for superior
maneuverability and optimized navigation safety;
- energy-saving measures to minimize
power consumption, including LED lighting throughout;
- state-of-the-art cargo handling
equipment to reduce power usage during loading and unloading
operations;
- extensive noise insulations and
silencers on machinery and cargo handling equipment;
- prepared for operation on shore
power when such power becomes available; and
- high-quality accommodations for
officers and crew, prioritizing comfort and well-being.
The new vessel, currently under construction by the Holland
Shipyard Group in the Netherlands, is scheduled for delivery in
2025 and will commence operations in the Great Lakes region.
In the interim, prior to the new vessel’s arrival in Canada, MV
Sunnanvik, a 8,600 DWT mechanical/pneumatic cement carrier
previously operating in Europe, will service its trade routes
starting in early April 2024. Equipped with modified discharge
equipment tailored to the customer's receiving terminals, the
vessel will discharge cargo at rates of up to 1,000 tonnes per
hour.
As part of Eureka's commitment to decarbonization, MV Sunnanvik
was fitted with two flexible, vertical “Ventofoil” “wing” sails
from Econowind in 2023. These innovative sails harness wind energy
to provide additional thrust, contributing to lower emissions.
Conditions permitting, they will be tested on the Great Lakes,
enhancing the vessel's speed in favorable wind conditions.
MV Sunnanvik holds the distinction of being the first
sail-equipped vessel to operate in the Great Lakes.
Eureka Shipping Ltd. is a leading provider of
logistical services within the specialized segment of pneumatic and
mechanical cement carriers. Eureka owns and commercially operates a
fleet of self-unloading cement carriers ranging in size from 3000
DWT to 23.000 DWT in the Baltic Sea, the Atlantic Ocean, the
Mediterranean Sea, the Caribbean and the Great Lakes.
SMT Shipping has, over the past 30 years, grown
to a fleet of about 72 vessels through a number of joint venture
companies operating in various bulk commodities markets, focusing
on highly efficient geared bulk carriers, floating
storage/transhipment terminals and belt-unloaders.
The CSL Group is a world class provider of
complex marine solutions and the largest owner and operator of
self-unloading ships in the world. Headquartered in Montreal with
operations throughout the Americas, Australia, Europe and Africa,
CSL provides a broad range of shipping and handling services, and
CSL delivers millions of tonnes of cargo annually for customers in
the construction, steel, energy and agri-food sectors.
Media Contacts:
EUREKA SHIPPINGKai GrotterudManaging Director+47 900 26
888kai.grotterud@eurekashipping.com |
THE CSL GROUPBrigitte HébertDirector, Communications+1 514 653
8854brigitte.hebert@cslships.com |
SMT SHIPPING Marcel Heijnsbroek Chief Financial Officer+31 652 36
84 30m.heijnsbroek@smtshipping.com |
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