M/V Nukumi Named “Vessel of the Year”

By GLSR Staff  |  Innovations, Lakers & Salties, Latest News
M/V Nukumi, owned and operated by Canada Steamship Lines, has been named “Vessel of the Year” at the 2023 Marine Propulsion Decarbonisation Awards. The award, which was presented in Amsterdam on September 26, acknowledges vessels that pioneer new standards in vessel optimization, maritime decarbonisation, and sustainability. 

Purpose-designed for Windsor Salt, M/V Nukumi is a diesel-electric self-unloading vessel, emphasizing an eco-friendly approach. The ship boasts multiple innovations aimed at minimizing GHGs, air pollutants and its environmental impact as a whole. Notably, the vessel is equipped with diesel-electric tier 3 engines, a ballast water treatment system, a waste heat recovery system and quieter machinery. 

In terms of operations, M/V Nukumi features a fully automated single-point loading system coupled with a state-of-the-art cargo handling mechanism. This eliminates vessel shifting during the loading process, paving the way for safer and more streamlined operations. Furthermore, its modern hull design and twin-fin diesel-electric propulsion grant the vessel exceptional maneuverability. This ensures faster transits through narrow channels, even at lower tides. 

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