Holland Shipyards hands over HVO-ready cement carrier

In the Netherlands, Holland Shipyards Group, in collaboration with Eureka Shipping and SMT Shipping, announced the successful delivery of the cement carrier Tamarack. The official handover took place on Wednesday, July 23, at Holland Shipyards Group’s yard in Hardinxveld-Giessendam.

The Tamarack is a 12,500 DWT self-discharging cement carrier designed specifically for the Great Lakes region in Canada. Built to replace two older vessels, the Tamarack offers equivalent transport capacity in a more compact and efficient platform. The vessel is equipped with diesel-electric propulsion, featuring four generator sets, two 360-degree rudder propellers, and a powerful bow thruster for optimal maneuverability. It also includes four dedicated cement cargo holds with a total capacity of 10,700 m³, supported by high-efficiency loading and discharging systems.

The Tamarack’s design includes fuel-efficient engines capable of running on HVO biofuel and two rudder propellers that provide full-circle thrust, improving docking and harbor maneuvers. The vessel is outfitted with LED lighting and state-of-the-art cargo handling systems that lower overall energy consumption. To reduce operational noise, the ship has been fitted with extensive noise insulation and silencers. Moreover, the vessel is prepared for shore power connectivity, enabling zero-emission operations in ports as infrastructure evolves.