Photos

The building process for the Trillium Class is well underway at Chengxi Shipyard in China, and features simultaneous construction of ships for Canada Steamship Lines (Lakers), and CSL International (Panamaxes). Dynamic photos documenting construction — from first steel cutting to eventual ship launches — can be found here, and will be updated on a regular basis. Visit often.

The CSL World continues to benefit from photos of the newbuilds project provided by intrepid photographer Jean David Côté, who also happens to moonlight as CSL's Naval Architect at Chengxi Shipyard. In this issue, Coté's images include a ship's hull taking shape, a shot of the Newbuilds Team at the ceremony to mark the start of the second Laker's construction and the spark that started it. The World will continue to run photos of the project through to the final delivery of the ships.

Phase V - Laker Float-off and Panamax Launch

Phase IV - Connecting the Modules

Phase III - Keel Laying

Phase II - Initial Construction

Phase I - First Steel Cutting