World-First Electric Bulk Carrier Cuts Diesel Use by 500,000 Liters

Australia Launches World’s First Battery-Powered Self-Unloading Bulk Carrier

The world’s first battery-powered self-unloading bulk carrier has begun operations in South Australia, and is expected to reduce emissions by 40 percent while increasing capacity by 35 percent compared to the previous diesel-powered vessel. The MV Yampu is 125 metres long and has a capacity of 11,900 deadweight tonnes. Its batteries have a capacity of 6,758 kWh—enough to power about 448 average Australian homes for a full day. The vessel’s batte…

World-first electric bulk carrier cuts diesel use by 500,000 liters

The world’s first self-unloading electric bulk carrier, powered by a massive 6,758-kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery system, has officially entered commercial service in the land Down Under. Known as MV Yampu, the 410-foot (125-meter) vessel commenced operations on Wednesday, August 26. It will now carry limestone from the Klein Point quarry on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula to the firm’s Birkenhead cement manufacturing site in Adelaide. Designed b…

Battery-powered bulk carrier begins SA operations in 2026

A battery-powered self-loading bulk carrier has begun carrying limestone cargo for cement production in South Australia. The CSL Group built the 125-metre-long MV Yampu to carry limestone from a quarry owned by Adbri on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula to the company’s Birkenhead cement manufacturing plant in Adelaide. The builders say the vessel is recharged while in dock at Birkenhead, allowing it to operate on batteries around 40% of the tim…

Battery-powered bulk carrier begins supporting South Australian manufacturing

Adbri and The CSL Group have commenced operations of a battery-powered self-unloading bulk carrier that will transport limestone for cement manufacturing in South Australia, according to the company.

Adbri strengthens cement supply chain with battery-powered carrier

Adbri and The CSL Group have commenced operations of the MV Yampu, a battery-powered self-unloading bulk carrier that will supply limestone to Adbri’s Bi...

World’s-First Battery-Powered Self-Unloading Bulk Carrier Now Operating in South Australia

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