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Berg Propulsion drives sustainability gains for CSL’s Great Lakes new generation
Emissions reductions have been confirmed for the first ’laker’ to feature a diesel-electric drive train, after the initial weeks in service of Canada Steamship Lines’ new self-unloader Nukumi. The vessel arrived in Halifax in time to take up duties …
May 26, 2022 / Vessels
CSL’s New Purpose-Designed Diesel-Electric Self-Unloading Ship Begins Service for Windsor Salt
Earlier this week, Canada Steamship Lines’ new diesel-electric self-unloading vessel, MV Nukumi, successfully completed its inaugural loading and discharge of deicing salt for dedicated customer, Windsor Salt.“The successful launch of Nukumi’s …
May 16, 2022 / Vessels
PGS and TGS Expand MultiClient Coverage Offshore Canada
PGS has, in partnership with TGS, secured pre-funding for the South Bank phase II MultiClient project offshore Canada, extending on the South Bank phase I survey acquired in 2020. The Ramform Titan will mobilize for the survey in the second half of …
May 12, 2022 / Vessels
SAAM Towage strengthens its leadership in Canada
SAAM Towage Canada announces the acquisition of Standard Towing Ltd. and Davies Tugboat Ltd. Both companies provide Harbour, Shipdocking and Towage services on the West Coast of Canada. The acquisition contributes to SAAM Towage’s drive to continue …
Apr 11, 2022 / Curious
DOF Subsea awarded SURF contract for the Skandi Constructor
DOF Subsea Canada has announced the award of the first SURF project for the Skandi Constructor from VAALCO ENERGY. Caption: Well Stimulation Vessel Skandi Constructor - Image courtesy of Jack Dryden DOF Subsea will perform subsea construction and …
Mar 24, 2022 / Vessels
SAAM Towage Canada signs historic agreement to form strategic alliance with Coast Tsimshian Enterprises Ltd
SAAM Towage Canada and Coast Tsimshian Enterprises Ltd. announce the signing of a strategic alliance agreement. This alliance is the first of its kind for the towage industry along Canada’s Pacific coast and is a result of years of collaboration and …
Feb 14, 2022 / Curious
Maiden Voyage for First Diesel-Electric Laker - CSL-Built Self-Unloading Ship Will Service Windsor Salt
M/V Nukumi, Canada Steamship Lines' (CSL) new purpose-designed self-unloading ship built to service Windsor Salt, departed on her maiden voyage yesterday (Jan 31).The cutting-edge vessel with a deadweight of 26,000 metric tonnes will be the first …
Feb 1, 2022 / Vessels
ExxonMobil Canada awarded a contract to Stena Drilling for the utilization of the Stena Forth mobile offshore drilling unit
Stena Drilling has announced that the Company has signed a new contract with ExxonMobil Canada Ltd for mobile offshore drilling unit (MODU) Stena North.The operations are due to commence in 2H22, offshore Eastern Canada for the drilling of one (1) …
Nov 19, 2021 / Vessels
Serco Canada’s Atlas 120 Frigate Receives LR Approval in Principle
Serco Canada Marine (Serco) has received Approval in Principle from Lloyd's Register (LR) for its Atlas 120 Frigate design.The Atlas 120 Light Frigate is a modern general-purpose surface combatant that spans 120 metres in length. The ship can …
Oct 8, 2021 / Naval
Watch: CSL’s new self-unloader hits the water in China
Chengxi Shipyard in China hosted yesterday the naming and launching ceremony for M/V Nukumi, a new self-unloading vessel being built for Canada Steamship Lines (CSL).The launching comes four months after the ship’s keel-laying ceremony, which was …
May 21, 2021 / Vessels