Eureka Shipping announces construction of cement carrier for Great Lakes trade
Published by Alfie Lloyd-Perks,
Editorial Assistant
World Cement,
Eureka Shipping, a provider of cement carrier services jointly owned by SMT Shipping and The CSL Group, has announced the construction of a state-of-art mechanical/pneumatic cement ship destined for operation in the Great Lakes. The 12 500 dwt vessel 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 decarbonisation by drastically reducing the emissions per t of cargo carried.”
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 8600 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 1000 t/hr.
MV Sunnanvik was fitted with two flexible, vertical “Ventofoil” “wing” sails from Econowind in 2023. These 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 favourable wind conditions.
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