MV Tamarack, an eco-friendly cement carrier, arrived at the Port of Montreal on August 22, 2025, completing its maiden transatlantic voyage and marking a major milestone in North American shipping.
Owned by Eureka Shipping, a joint venture between Cyprus-based SMT Shipping and Canada’s CSL Group, the 122.9-meter-long vessel is said to be “the first newly built cement carrier to enter service in the Great Lakes in two decades” .
Delivered at Holland Shipyard in the Netherlands in late July 2025, MV Tamarack made a brief stop in Montreal before proceeding to load its 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 high-performance design that maintains the same cargo capacity while reducing environmental impact.
Purpose-built for the Great Lakes, MV Tamarack features a 10,700 cbm 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,” Kai Grotterud , Managing Director of Eureka Shipping, commented.
“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.”
In other news, CSL recently deployed its newest addition to the fleet, MV CSL Flexvik, an 18,003 dwt hybrid self-loading/unloading vessel. Delivered on May 31, 2025, from Wulkan Shipyard in Szczecin, Poland, MV CSL Flexvik is the result of a strategic conversion from a conventional bulk carrier into a purpose-built vessel optimized for flexible delivery of materials for infrastructure and offshore energy projects.