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Canada/Netherlands: Eureka Shipping has taken possession of a new cement carrier called Tamarack from Holland Shipyards Group.

The 12,500dwt self-discharging cement carrier is designed specifically for the Great Lakes region in Canada that has been built to replace to older vessels. It is equipped with diesel-electric propulsion, featuring four generator sets, two 360-degree rudder propellers, and a bow thruster for added manoeuvrability. It also includes four dedicated cement cargo holds with a total capacity of 10,700m³, supported by high-efficiency loading and discharging systems. The Tamarack’s design includes engines capable of running on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). It is also prepared for shore power connectivity, enabling zero-emission operations in ports as the infrastructure evolves.