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CSL Unveils the MV CSL Flexvik

In a significant advancement in maritime logistics, the CSL Group has recently introduced its newest vessel, the MV CSL Flexvik. This state-of-the-art self-loading and unloading ship is poised to revolutionize support for construction and aggregate logistics within coastal and offshore environments across Europe.

Ship Specifications and Features

Delivered on May 31, 2025, from the Wulkan shipyard in Szczecin, Poland, the MV CSL Flexvik has a deadweight tonnage of 18,003 DWT. What sets this vessel apart is its hybrid configuration, designed for ultimate versatility in material handling. Capable of efficiently transporting a wide range of goods from fine sands and gravels to robust boulders weighing between 1 to 3 tons, it meets diverse logistical needs.

Equipped with two mounted Sennebogen 870 electric excavators, the MV CSL Flexvik showcases exceptional self-loading and unloading capabilities. The cargo can be discharged through a conveyor system with a remarkable 45-meter reach or directly using the onboard excavators. This dual functionality means the vessel can offload at a single location, transfer materials to another vessel, or handle larger boulders with precision, ensuring maximum operational efficiency.

Flexible Logistics Solutions

Louis Martel, President and CEO of CSL, emphasized that the MV CSL Flexvik introduces a new era of operational versatility within European maritime construction logistics. The ship's hybrid setup and multi-faceted discharge options offer unrivaled flexibility tailored to the unique requirements of project-based and industrial clients.

Key Benefits of the MV CSL Flexvik

1. Versatile Material Handling: The ship can transport a comprehensive range of materials, effectively accommodating everything from aggregated sand and gravel to heavier rocky substrates.
2. Multiple Discharge Options: Clients can benefit from various unloading methods, including side discharge, conveyor-based unloading, and ship-to-ship transfers.
3. Support for Subsea Rock Installation Logistics: The vessel can efficiently transfer rock to other ships, facilitating continuous operations for subsea rock installation vessels at their designated sites.
4. Reduced Port Time and Costs: The use of self-operating excavators lowers reliance on shore-based stevedoring services, helping minimize waiting times and related expenses.

Commitment to Excellence

The CSL Group is recognized as a world-class provider of complex maritime solutions, proudly operating as the largest owner and operator of self-unloading ships globally. Based in Montreal, with a wide network of operations across America, Australia, Europe, and Africa, CSL transports millions of tons of cargo annually, serving prominent sectors including construction, steel, energy, and food industries.

The introduction of the MV CSL Flexvik exemplifies CSL's unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence in maritime logistics, poised to set new benchmarks for efficiency and operational flexibility in the industry.

For detailed specifications and further information regarding the MV CSL Flexvik, interested parties are encouraged to reach out to CSL directly or visit their official website.