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. (Credit: Eureka Shipping)
Cyprus-based Eureka Shipping, a cement carrier service provider jointly owned by SMT Shipping and Canada’s CSL Group, recently announced the construction of a state-of-art /pneumatic cement ship destined for operation on the Great Lakes. The vessel, with a deadweight of 12,500 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:
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, the M/V Sunnanvik, a 8,600 DWT /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, the M/V 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.
M/V Sunnanvik holds the distinction of being the first sail-equipped vessel to operate in the Great Lakes.
Eureka Shipping Ltd. is a 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.
