HUDSON Shipping Lines (HSL), new 80,000 tonne Kamsarmax bulk carrier HSL Bunbury, has made its namesake its first port of call.
The parcel carrier arrived at Bunbury on 14 December, celebrating its long-standing association with WA ports and particularly with the Ports of Bunbury and Geraldton.
In a media release announcing the arrival of HSL Bunbury Hudson said it had up to five calls in WA ports every month to destinations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, continuing to deliver reliable and sustainable shipping solutions.
The HSL Bunbury was built at the Fukuyama Shipyard in Japan and made Port Bunbury its first port of call on her maiden voyage.
The release said the latest addition underscores Hudson’s commitment to eco-friendly and efficient investments. The HSL Bunbury features cutting-edge Japanese technologies and industry-leading performance, exemplifying Hudson’s clean and green methodology.
“Innovative design measures, including an extra cylinder in the main engine, an enlarged propeller diameter, and multiple energy-efficient fixed devices, significantly enhance the vessel’s hull, rudder, and propeller performance. These advancements make the HSL Bunbury markedly greener compared to older vessels, reinforcing the reliability and sustainability of the HSL Series. This state-of-the-art vessel is set to strengthen and enhance Hudson’s operations for years to come.”
In April 2025, Hudson will further enhance its Western Australian service with the addition of the HSL Geraldton, a newly designed HandyMax specialised ship that will complement the existing fleet and expand Hudson’s capabilities.
Southern Ports’ Regional Manager – Bunbury, Lee Smith, said the Port of Bunbury welcomed more than 430 vessels each year, facilitating 17 million tonnes of trade, and was delighted to see Hudson Shipping Line give this nod to Bunbury and its port history.
“The HSL Bunbury is the perfect symbol of how, as a port, we connect regional industry to the world. The synthetic rutile collected by this vessel is just one example of how our ports facilitate the transport of commodities across the globe, including Europe, Asia and the Americas.”
