en.Wedoany.com Reported - Canadian shipping company CSL Group has taken delivery of a new self-unloading bulk carrier at Jiangnan Shipyard in China. Named Yampu, the vessel is the world's first battery-powered self-unloading bulk carrier and has set sail for Birkenhead, South Australia, to begin operations for Australian cement manufacturer Adbri.

This custom-built 11,000 deadweight tonnage vessel is specifically designed for Adbri, capable of transporting approximately 2.7 million tonnes of limestone annually, a 35% increase in capacity compared to its predecessor. The Yampu is equipped with advanced hybrid propulsion technology, and CSL expects the vessel to reduce diesel consumption by 25% and cut Scope 1 emissions by 40% compared to the older ship it replaces. According to the plan, by 2031, this battery-powered self-unloading bulk carrier will operate entirely on electricity, achieving an emission reduction target of over 90%.

The Yampu is owned and operated by CSL and crewed by Australian seafarers. Officially delivered on June 5, 2026, the vessel is part of a 20-year strategic partnership between CSL and Adbri, aimed at creating sustainable maritime solutions for the South Australian limestone trade. The delivery of this battery-powered self-unloading bulk carrier marks a significant milestone in the electrification of bulk cargo transport.

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