Boom Installation

On October 28, 2021, at Chengxi Shipyard, MV Nukumi’s discharge boom was lifted on board the vessel, in a delicate operation that represents an important construction milestone for the newbuild. With the boom in place, related outfitting equipment was installed and...

Naming and Launching Ceremony

During a ceremony held on May 20, 2021, at Chengxi Shipyard in China, vessel sponsor Elizabeth (Betsey) Nohe gave the virtual signal to name and launch M/V Nukumi, the new state-of-the-art self-unloading ship under construction for Canada Steamship Lines (CSL) to...

Keel Laying Ceremony

The keel laying ceremony is a milestone event in the construction of a vessel as it marks the moment when the first block of the newbuild ship is placed on the slipway. Throughout the rest of the construction process, the vessel will remain on the slipway until the...