{"id":6701,"date":"2026-07-28T16:03:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T14:03:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=188337"},"modified":"2026-07-28T16:03:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T14:03:44","slug":"csl-marks-the-completion-of-the-first-vessel-in-world-leading-transhipment-fleet-for-simandou-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/csl-marks-the-completion-of-the-first-vessel-in-world-leading-transhipment-fleet-for-simandou-project\/","title":{"rendered":"CSL Marks the Completion of the First Vessel in World-Leading Transhipment Fleet for Simandou Project"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/csl-marks-the-completion-of-the-first-vessel-in-world-leading-transhipment-fleet-for-simandou-project\/#Track_Your_Press_Release_HERE\" >Track Your Press Release HERE<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/csl-marks-the-completion-of-the-first-vessel-in-world-leading-transhipment-fleet-for-simandou-project\/#Check_Online_Visibility\" >Check Online Visibility<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Transportation_FQI-scaled.jpg\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<p>(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) \u2014 The CSL Group (\u201cCSL\u201d), a global leader in responsible marine transportation services, announces the delivery of MV&nbsp;Wontanara, the first of five state-of-the-art transhipment shuttle vessels (TSVs) commissioned to service the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea, one of the world\u2019s largest mining and infrastructure developments.<\/p>\n<p>Designed by CSL and built at CSSC Chengxi Shipyard, this groundbreaking fleet of TSVs combines a 41,800-tonne deadweight capacity with a dual-boom self-unloading system that can transfer up to 12,000 tonnes of iron ore per hour, making it the fastest and most efficient TSV fleet in the world.<\/p>\n<p>Purpose-built to move large volumes of iron ore efficiently between river terminals and offshore bulk carriers, the TSV design features a shallow-draft hull optimized for river navigation, five azimuth thrusters that deliver exceptional manoeuvrability and precision, and bi-directional navigation capability that enhances both safety and operational efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe advanced design and cargo-handling capabilities of this fleet reflect CSL\u2019s expertise in transforming complex logistics challenges into practical, high-performance maritime solutions,\u201d said Louis Martel, CSL President and CEO. \u201cWorking closely with our customer, we designed an integrated transhipment system that enables safe, efficient and continuous high-volume exports in shallow-water environments.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>CSL led the development of this transhipment solution from concept design through to engineering, construction and delivery. Leveraging its strong track record in self-unloading vessel design and transhipment operations, CSL established the fleet\u2019s technical requirements, led the engineering and design phases, and provided oversight throughout construction.<\/p>\n<p>MV&nbsp;Wontanara&nbsp;is the first of five TSVs that will enter service in support of the Simandou project, with the balance of the fleet scheduled for delivery over the coming months.<\/p>\n<p>The CSL Group is a world class provider of complex marine solutions and the largest owner and operator of self-unloading ships in the world. Headquartered in Montreal with operations throughout the Americas, Australia, Europe and Africa, CSL delivers millions of tonnes of cargo annually for customers in the construction, steel, energy and agri-food sectors.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/contact\/featured\/\">CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Author<\/strong>: Karren Franco from <strong>Newsbeat Wire<strong> on behalf of <strong>CSL Group<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Track_Your_Press_Release_HERE\"><\/span>Track Your Press Release HERE:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"mypr-visibility-box\" readability=\"4.2608695652174\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_Online_Visibility\"><\/span>Check Online Visibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Verify where this release is currently indexed:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-pagination pagination\">Pages: <span class=\"post-page-numbers current\" aria-current=\"page\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>1<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/csl-marks-the-completion-of-the-first-vessel-in-world-leading-transhipment-fleet-for-simandou-project\/2\/\" class=\"post-page-numbers\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>2<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/csl-marks-the-completion-of-the-first-vessel-in-world-leading-transhipment-fleet-for-simandou-project\/\" target=\"_blank\">CLICK HERE to Read the Original Press Release on MyPR<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) \u2014 The CSL Group (\u201cCSL\u201d), a global leader in responsible marine transportation services, announces the delivery of MV&nbsp;Wontanara, the first of five state-of-the-art transhipment shuttle vessels (TSVs) commissioned to service the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea, one of the world\u2019s largest mining and infrastructure developments. 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