Eureka Shipping, a joint venture company formed by Cyprus-based SMT Shipping and Canada's CSL Group, took delivery of a new cement carrier from the Holland Shipyards Group (HSG) on Wednesday, July 23.
Tamarack is a 12,500DWT self-discharging cement carrier designed specifically for the Great Lakes region in Canada. Design work was undertaken by Netherlands-based Groot Ship Design.
Built to replace two older vessels, Tamarack offers equivalent transport capacity in a more compact and efficient platform, according to HSG.
The vessel is equipped with diesel-electric propulsion, featuring four generator sets, two 360-degree rudder propellers, and a bow thruster for added lateral manoeuvrability. It also features four dedicated cement cargo holds with a total capacity of 10,700 cubic metres, supported by high-efficiency loading and discharging systems.
Tamarack is fitted with engines capable of running on HVO biofuel and two rudder propellers that provide full-circle thrust, improving docking and harbour manoeuvres.
HSG said the vessel is outfitted with LED lighting and advanced cargo handling systems that lower overall energy consumption. To reduce operational noise, the ship has been fitted with extensive noise insulation and silencers.
The vessel is also prepared for shore power connectivity, enabling reduced local emission operations in ports.