New cement carrier hits the Great Lakes

Amrize’s new cement carrier, the MV Tamarack, on its journey to the Great Lakes. (Photo by Vincent Tremblay)

Amrize recently celebrated the official launch of the MV Tamarack for its operations on the Great Lakes. The next-generation ship has capacity to carry over 10,000 cubic metres of cement more efficiently than the ships it is replacing, lowering the emissions associated with the delivery of building materials.

Purpose-built for efficiency, reliability and operational excellence, the ship reflects a shared commitment to innovation, high-performance and long-term investment in sustainable marine transportation on the Great Lakes by Amrize and vessel owner Eureka Shipping, a joint venture between the CSL Group and SMT Shipping.

“The arrival of the Tamarack is a major milestone for Amrize as we support significant construction growth, including Ontario’s plans to invest more than $200 billion over the next 10 years to deliver new infrastructure, transit, roads, hospitals, schools, homes and high-rises,” said Jaime Hill, president of Amrize Building Materials. “This next-generation carrier allows us to cost-effectively deliver critical building materials at speed and scale to help our customers build their ambition.”

The company says the new vessel will play a critical role in supporting economic development and ensuring reliable cement supply supporting infrastructure, commercial and residential construction. In recent years, Amrize has supplied materials for a number of major Toronto projects through subsidiary Innocon, including the Ontario Line – Pape Tunnel and Underground Station in partnership with Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx, and the Daniels on Parliament affordable housing project development with The Daniels Corporation.

The partnership with Eureka Shipping strengthens this capacity, as the new 12,500 DWT mechanical and pneumatic MV Tamarack replaces two older ships with a single, streamlined, high-performance vessel. Equipped with diesel-electric propulsion, advanced maneuverability systems, shore-power compatibility, noise insulation and energy-saving cargo handling, the Tamarack is designed to maximize operational efficiency while minimizing emissions.

Beginning its planned 15-year service, Tamarack is the first new cement carrier on the Great Lakes in two decades.

“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 close collaboration with Amrize, smart design, and a shared vision for advanced shipping. We’re proud to set a new standard for operational performance in the region.”

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