CSL has welcomed the ‘CSL Kanata’ to the CSL International pool following the successful completion of its maiden voyage and first commercial trade.
Delivered from the Yamic shipyard, CSL Kanata arrived at Port McNeill, British Columbia, on 10 January 2026. Upon arrival, the vessel loaded 70,000t of aggregate and discharged the cargo at various locations in the San Francisco Bay area.
CSL Kanata is the first CSL Pool vessel delivered from Yamic and the second of five Kamsarmax newbuilds joining the CSL International pool. She is part of a joint newbuild program with pool partners to construct five methanol-ready, Kamsarmax-based ocean self-unloading vessels. The series will replace the pool’s oldest vessels and set the standard for its next generation of ocean self-unloaders.
Louis Martel, President and CEO, CSL Group, said: “The entry of CSL Kanata into service reflects the direction we are taking with our fleet. These vessels are designed to move more cargo efficiently, operate safely across a wide range of trades, and support our customers over the long term.”
Designed around a fourth-generation Kamsarmax hull form, CSL Kanata exceeds EEDI Level III requirements and is equipped with Tier 3, methanol-ready engines. The design is expected to be approximately 40% more efficient than the vessels it replaces, combining improved fuel performance with optimised cargo lift. Built for flexibility, the vessels are interchangeable and capable of adapting to varying trades and operating conditions.
The three remaining vessels in the newbuild series are scheduled for delivery later in 2026 and 2027.
Image: ‘CSL Kanata’ (source: CSL)
