SMC News

SMC is delighted to announce the Launching for 174,000 m³ LNG carrier (Hull no. SN2638) under its supervision at Samsung Heavy Industries, Korea. This is the vessel ordered by Tropic 13 Limited, Bermuda.

The vessel will be classed by LR and built to Republic of Liberia flag requirements. The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 16 July 2025.

SMC is delighted to announce the Naming Ceremony for an 82,000 DWT bulk carrier [XING AN HAI] under its supervision at Hengli Shipyard, China. This is the second vessel in a series of four vessels ordered by Hairun Shipping Limited Company, China.

The vessel is classed by ABS Classification society and built to Singapore flag requirements. The delivery date of the vessel is 26 November 2024.

SMC is delighted to announce the Steel Cutting Ceremony for a 36,700 DWT lakemax general cargo (Hull No. BC37K-9) under its supervision at DSIC Shanhaiguan Shipbuilding Industry Co., China. This is the ninth vessel in a series of twelve ordered by Polsteam, Poland.

The vessel will be classed by Lloyd’s Register and built to Portugal flag requirements. The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 24 November 2025.

SMC is delighted to announce the Delivery/Naming Ceremony for a 62,000DWT heavy-lift multi-purpose vessel [TAI FU] under its supervision at CSSC Chengxi Shipyard (Yangzhou), China. This is the sixth vessel in a series of twelve ordered by Bank of Communications Financials Leasing Co., Ltd, China.

The vessel will be classed by CCS and built to Liberia flag requirements.

SMC is delighted to announce the Delivery for a 64,000 DWT bulk carrier [OBE ODYSSEY] under its supervision at Nantong COSCO and Kawasaki Ship Building Company, China. This is the first vessel in a series of two ordered by OBE Ship Management Company. Dubai, UAE.

The vessel will be classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai [NK] and built to Panama flag requirements.

SMC is delighted to announce the Delivery Ceremony for a 696 TEU container vessel [SINAR PANGKALAN SUSU] under its supervision at Xinle Shipyard, China. This is the third vessel in a series of four ordered by PT Perusahaan Pelayaran Nusantara Panurjwan, Indonesia.

The vessel has been classed by ABS and built to Panama flag requirements.

SMC is delighted to announce the Keel Laying Ceremony for an 8,750 DWT (7,500 m³) liquefied carbon dioxide carrier (Hull No. G7500-4) under its supervision at Dalian Shipbuilding & Offshore Company Shipyard, China. This is the first vessel ordered by Bernhard Schulte, Germany.

The vessel will be classed by DNV Register and built to Portugal flag requirements. The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 30 May 2026.

SMC is delighted to announce the Keel Laying Ceremony for a Commissioning Service Operation Vessel, (Hull No. NB 974) under its supervision at VARD Vung Tau, Vietnam.

The vessel will be classed by Det Norske Veritas and built to Isle of Man flag requirements. The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 17 April 2026.

SMC is delighted to announce Keel Laying Ceremony for a 62,000DWT heavy-lift multi-purpose vessel (Hull No. CX9610) under its supervision at CSSC Chengxi Shipyard (Yangzhou), China. This is the tenth vessel in a series of twelve ordered by Bank of Communications Financials Leasing Co., Ltd, China.

The vessel will be classed by CCS and built to Liberia flag requirements. The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 15 April 2025.

SMC is delighted to announce the Delivery for a 174,000 m³ LNG carrier [Orion Sinead] under its supervision at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Korea. This is the fifth vessel in a series of seven ordered by Global Meridian Holdings Limited.

The vessel will be classed by DNV and built to Republic of Liberia flag requirements.