First newbuild cement ship in the Great Lakes in 20 years

Owned by Eureka Shipping, a joint venture between The CSL Group and SMT Shipping, the state-of-the-art vessel is the first newly built cement carrier to enter service in the Great Lakes in two decades.

Delivered on July 23, 2025, at Holland Shipyard in The Netherlands, MV Tamarack is making a brief stop in Montreal, before proceeding to load her first cement cargo. Managed by CSL’s Canadian division, Canada Steamship Lines, the 12 500 DWT mechanical/ pneumatic vessel replaces two older ships with a streamlined, high-performance design that maintains the same cargo capacity while reducing environmental impact.

Purpose-built for the Great Lakes, MV Tamarack features a 10 700m³ cement cargo hold, diesel-electric propulsion, and advanced manoeuvrability systems. The vessel is equipped to run on HVO biofuel and includes shore-power compatibility, noise insulation, and energy-saving cargo systems, all designed to reduce emissions and improve operational efficiency.

“Bringing MV Tamarack to the Great Lakes has been a true team effort,” said Kai Grotterud, Managing Director of Eureka Shipping. “This highly efficient vessel is the result of a close collaboration with our customer, smart design, and a shared vision for more responsible shipping. We’re proud to set a new standard for sustainability and performance in the region.”

Read the article online at: https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/material-handling/26082025/first-newbuild-cement-ship-in-the-great-lakes-in-20-years/