The Trillium class is a series of freighters owned by Canada Steamship Lines (CSL).

They were turned down by yards in China, Japan, Korea and Europe due to high demand for conventional designs.

In 2008, due to the strong Canadian dollar and yard availability in China, Canada Steamship Lines began the design of the class for the eventual order to be placed in 2010.

[3] Four Trillium-class self-discharging lake freighters and two bulk carriers were ordered in 2010 as part of a nine-ship program.

The vessels are powered by one IMO Tier II MAN B&W 6S50ME diesel engine driving one shaft creating 8,750 kilowatts (11,730 hp).

[1] For her ocean transit to North America, Baie St. Paul was fitted with temporary structures within the ship that were removed upon arrival at Montreal, Quebec.

[11] Two Trillium-class bulk carriers were ordered as part of a nine-ship building program started 2010,[1] both were completed for CSL in 2014.

Classified as LR 100A1 Great Lakes Bulk Carrier,[12][13] the ships have a gross tonnage of 22,579 tons.

[15] Three Panamax self-discharging bulk carriers were ordered as part of the 2010 nine-ship building program by Canada Steamship Lines.

Paul E. Martin sailed on her maiden voyage on 5 October 2012 from China to Port Sechelt, British Columbia.