On 26 August, CSL and Adbri marked the start of operations of MV Yampu, the world’s first battery-powered self-unloading bulk carrier.
The 125-metre, 11,900-dwt vessel was purpose-built to transport limestone from Adbri’s Klein Point quarry in South Australia to its Birkenhead cement plant in Adelaide.
It is expected to carry around 2.7 million tonnes of limestone annually. Yampu can operate on battery power for about 40% of the time, with its batteries recharged while docked at Birkenhead.The vessel is expected to cut diesel consumption by more than 500,000 litres annually compared with the vessel it replaces, while being designed for future operation entirely on battery power.
"MV Yampu represents a significant step forward in our decarbonisation journey and demonstrates how practical innovation can deliver real environmental benefits while meeting the demands of commercial operations" … said Louis Martel, CSL’s Chief Executive Officer.
Owned and operated by CSL and crewed by Australian seafarers, the vessel is intended to strengthen the local limestone-to-cement supply chain and support lower-emission cement manufacturing.
"Every day, the limestone carried by MV Yampu will help produce the cement used to build homes, hospitals, schools, roads and major infrastructure projects across South Australia and Victoria. Being able to do that while further reducing emissions helps Adbri remains at the forefront of lower-carbon cement manufacturing in Australia. "commented Paul Headd, Adbri’s Chief Executive Officer.
To remind, on 29 May, CSL took delivery of MV CSL Kuleana, a methanol-ready, self-unloading bulk carrier delivered from YAMIC Shipyard in China, marking the fourth vessel in a five-ship newbuild series for the CSL International Pool.
Source: Safety4sea
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