Ontario Venture Dry Bulk >
The Ontario Venture is a Canadian-flagged Self-Unloading Bulk Carrier designed to transport a wide range of bulk commodities throughout the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Seaway System. Converted to a Self-Unloader in 2025, the vessel combines proven cargo-handling capabilities with the operational flexibility and efficiency required to serve diverse customer needs. With a carrying capacity of 24,000 tonnes at maximum Seaway draft, the Ontario Venture is well suited for the movement of commodities such as grain, iron ore, coal, aggregates, soybeans, and other dry bulk cargoes.
Main particulars
| Length O.A. | 679’10″ 207.23 m |
|---|---|
| Breadth O.A. | 78’0” 23.78 m |
| Moulded Depth | 44’11″ 13.70 m |
| Operating Draft | 26’3″ 8.00 m |
| Gross Tonnage | 20,938 |
| Net Tonnage | 7,521 |
| Power | 6,300 kw (8,448 hp) |
| Voyage Type | Great Lakes |
| IMO Number | 9305178 |
General Information
| Cargo Capacity | 32,055 m3 |
|---|---|
| Deadweight (8m) | 24,000 MT |
| Boom Length | 265′ (80m) |
| Year Built | 2004 / 2025 |
| Official Number | 849143 |
| Classification | Lloyd’s Register |
| Notation | +100A1 UMS, LI, Great Lakes Bulk Carrier, Self-Unloading |
| Flag | Canada |