On March 12, 2026, CSL and Adbri celebrated the naming of MV Yampu, a new purpose-built limestone carrier designed to support Adbri’s operations along the Australian coast.
Owned and operated by CSL, the Australian-crewed vessel represents the next generation of specialized ships developed to support Adbri’s supply chain while improving efficiency and environmental performance.
The vision for MV Yampu was developed through close collaboration between the CSL and Adbri teams to replace MV Accolade II, Adbri’s long-serving limestone carrier. Constructed at Jiangjiang Nanyang Shipyard in China, the vessel is designed for high efficiency and will be the world’s first battery-powered self-unloading bulk carrier.
During the ceremony, Marie-Josée Guérin, the vessel’s godmother, officially named the ship. “Today is not just about naming a vessel,” she said. “It is about celebrating a partnership built on trust, performance and a shared commitment to doing things well and doing them right.”
The name Yampu was selected through an Adbri-wide employee naming process. Drawn from the Narungga and Kaurna languages of South Australia, it refers to dolphins – animals known for their intelligence and strong sense of community.
More than a new ship, MV Yampu reflects the continued evolution of the partnership between CSL and Adbri and their shared commitment to efficient and sustainable coastal shipping.
