SMC ニュース

Launching of 7,000 TEU container at SWS

SMC is pleased to announce Launching of 7,000 TEU container vessels, Hull No. H1552 and H1553 at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, China. This is the 3rd and 4th vessels in a series of 12 x 7,000 TEU vessels ordered by Sea Consortium Pte. Ltd., Singapore

The vessels will be classed by ABS and built to Singapore flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 7th August 2023 and 15th August 2023 respectively.

Steel Cutting of 7.6k LBV at CIMC SOE

SMC is pleased to announce Steel Cutting of 7,600 m3 LNG bunkering vessel at CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering, China, Hull No. S1062, the three units of 7,600 m3 LNG bunkering vessel ordered by Seaspan ULC, Canada.

The vessel will be classed by BV and built to Canadian flag requirements. Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 10th September 2024.

Launching of 63.6k BC at COSCO (Zhoushan)

SMC is pleased to announce launching of 63,600 DWT bulk carrier, Hull No. N1086 at COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Zhoushan, China. This is the second vessel in a series of eight vessels ordered by Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. Shanghai, China.

The vessel will be classed by LR and built to Marshall Islands flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 30th June 2023.

Steel Cutting of 63.5k DWT BC at CXS

SMC is pleased to announce Steel Cutting of 63,500 DWT bulk carrier, Hull No. CX0669 at Chengxi Shipbuilding, China. This is the fourth vessel in a series of eight vessels ordered by Huaxia Financial Leasing Co., Ltd China.

The vessel will be classed by ABS and built to the flag of Marshall Islands, scheduled to be delivered on 22nd March 2024.

Start Cutting of 35K Floating Dry Dock (NB045) in Gemak Shipyard Turkey

We are pleased to announce that on 02 May 2023 at h 16.25 (GMT+3h) the project 35K Floating Dry Dock (Construction NB045) had achieved first fabrication milestone “Start Cutting” in Gemak Shipyard (NETA Factory) – Turkey.

This is one of the biggest Dry Dock built under SMC Supervision with following characteristics:

Length overall:                   253.5 m

Width overall:                    54.5 m

Utile Width:                       41.0 m

Draft max:                          18.3 m

Capacity:                            35,000 LT @ 18″ FREEBOARD

Structural Capacity:           85LT/FT in CL

Gross Tonnage:                 16500 LT

Class:                                 American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

and having following milestone date

Steel Cutting:                     2023-May-02

Keel Laying:                       2023-August-16

Launching:                         2024-July-13

Delivery:                             2024-November-21

There are some representative pictures from the amended event.

Launching of 2,600 TEU container at NYZ

SMC is pleased to announce Launching of 2,600 TEU container vessel, Hull No. N2675 at New Yangzi Shipbuilding, Jiangsu, China. This is the last vessel in a series of 10 x 2,600 TEU vessels ordered by SITC Shipping Management Co., Ltd. China.

The vessel will be classed by NK and built to Hong Kong flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 30th June 2023.

Delivery of 63.6k BC at COSCO Zhoushan

SMC is pleased to announce Delivery of 63,600 DWT bulk carrier, Hull No. N1086 at COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Zhoushan, China. This is the first vessel in a series of eight vessels ordered by Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. Shanghai, China.

The vessel will be classed by LR and built to Marshall Islands flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 27th April 2023.

SMC Site Manager Seminar Officially Back on Track

Schulte Marine Concept (SMC) successfully held Site Manager Seminar in Shanghai on 15th – 16th April 2023 after the Covid related restrictions were officially lifted in China. Numbers of participants reached a record high since the first seminar held in 2013 – more than 80 attendants, including Site Managers, Deputy Site Managers, Senior Supervisors, and teams from Shanghai Head Office and Korean Representative Office participated.

​​​​​​​​​​​​The Schulte Group CEO Mr. Ian Beveridge, BSM China Managing Director Capt. Umesh Lulla and experts from MAN Energy Solutions were special guests and speakers at the seminar. Altogether 34 topics, technical, operational, HR, HSSE have been presented and discussed.

SMC Seminar Spring 2023 Opening

Speakers and Discussions

At Seniority Awarding Session, supervisors who have been working with SMC for 5 years, 10 years, and 15 years were awarded for their excellent and continuous effort and commitment in SMC Congratulations to them all!

Service Anniversary 2023

Next seminar is schedule for autumn 2023.

Keel Laying of 64k DWT BC at NACKS

SMC is pleased to announce Keel Laying of 64,000 DWT bulk carrier, Hull No. NE429 at Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering, China. This is the second vessel in a series of two vessels ordered by Huaxia Financial Leasing Co., LTD, China.

This vessel will be classed by NK and built to Marshall Islands flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 22nd August 2023.

SMC India Office Opening

Namaste!

Schulte Marine Concept (SMC) proudly announces the opening of Plan Approval Centre in India with a core team of experienced professionals with considerable experience in newbuilding projects.

SMC Mumbai PA Centre is housed inside BSM India office located at 401 Olympia, Hiranandani Gardens, Powal, Mumba, India. This center established by SMC’s Technical Director, Mr. Adi Moka will serve as a satellite hub to SMC Shanghai head office to boost company capability and capacity for provision of technical consultancy (including plan approval) for newbuilding, conversion, retrofit projects ensuring quality of service and meeting currently industry expectations.

SMC proudly introduces Mumbai PA Center team members consisting of Ms. Lalithadevi Vempali – Naval Architect, Mr. Pradip Chattopadhyay – Marine Electrical Engineer, Mr. Ashish Ghosh – Naval Architect, and Mr. Deepak Agarwal – Marine Engineer, who come with extensive industry experience in ship operation, new shipbuilding construction and as well as plan approval.

Hearty welcome to you all into SMC team!

People in the photo from left to right are Mr. Ashish Ghosh, Mr. Pradip Chattopadhyay, Ms. Lalithadevi Vempali and Mr. Deepak Agarwal.

We also would like to extend our sincere thank you to Capt. Sanjeev Sharma, Managing Director of BSM India for accommodating our team under his wings.