On April 23, a notable event took place at the Port of Montreal: the Algoma Endeavour, freshly delivered from the shipyard, made a stopover to complete its reflagging process. The vessel will now sail under the Canadian flag and is ready to enter service along the St. Lawrence Seaway and Great Lakes network.
Measuring 225 metres in length and 23.8 metres in width, the Endeavour has a bulk cargo capacity of 29,300 tonnes. It is designed to carry a range of bulk commodities, including grain, salt, gypsum, construction materials, and iron ore.
The Endeavour is the latest addition to the domestic fleet of Algoma, as part of a fleet renewal strategy initiated in 2010. This program involves an investment of approximately $600 million for the acquisition of twelve new vessels for Algoma’s Canadian bulk fleet.
Built specifically for operations on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway, these ships feature enhanced energy efficiency technologies, achieving an average 40% reduction in carbon intensity compared to the vessels they replace.
One distinguishing feature of the Endeavour is its forward-mounted self-unloading boom, which allows for cargo delivery in confined spaces, offering greater flexibility and improved port access. It joins the Algoma Innovator and Algoma Intrepid as the third vessel in the fleet equipped with this capability.
This new deployment reflects Algoma’s ongoing commitment to modernizing its fleet and enhancing its operational performance across Canada’s inland waterway network.
