SMC News
Launching of 174K LNG Carrier at Samsung Heavy Industries, Korea
SMC is delighted to announce the Launching for 174,000 m3 LNG carrier (Hull no. SN2643) under its supervision at Samsung Heavy Industries, Korea. This is the vessel ordered by Tropic 16 Limited, Bermuda.
The vessel will be classed by American Bureau of Shipping and built to Republic of Liberia flag requirements. The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 16th of January 2026.
Keel Laying of 50,000 DWT Class Oil/Chemical Tanker at HD Hyundai Mipo
SMC is pleased to announce Keel Laying of a 50,000 DWT class oil/chemical tanker (Hull No. 2914) under its supervision at HD Hyundai Mipo Co., Ltd., Korea. This is the third vessel in a series of five vessels ordered by PT Pertamina International Shipping, Indonesia.
The vessel will be classed by DNV and built to Panama flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 13 November 2025.
Steel Cutting of 36,700 DWT LakeMax General Cargo at DSIC Shipyard
SMC is delighted to announce the Steel Cutting Ceremony for a 36,700 DWT lakemax general cargo (Hull No. BC37K-11) under its supervision at DSIC Shanhaiguan Shipbuilding Industry Co., China. This is the eleventh 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 11 May 2026.
Keel Laying of 63,600 DWT Bulk Carrier at COSCO Zhoushan Shipbuilding Co., Ltd
SMC is delighted to announce the Keel Laying Ceremony for a 63,600 DWT bulk carrier (Hull No. N1179) under its supervision at COSCO Zhoushan Shipyard Co., Ltd., China. This vessel was ordered by Full Moon Maritime SA.
The vessel will be classed by LR and built to Bahamas flag requirements. The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for September 2025.
Keel Laying of 115,000 DWT Production Oil Tanker at Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard
SMC is delighted to announce the Keel Laying Ceremony for a 115,000 DWT production oil tanker (Hull No. CHB3021) under its supervision at Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard Co., Ltd., China. This is the first vessel in a series of three ordered by Pro Tanker Investment Co., Ltd., Singapore.
The vessel was classed by ABS’s Register and built to Singapore flag requirements. The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 5 February 2026.
Launching of 175,000 m3 LNG Carrier at Yangzijiang XinFu Shipyard
SMC is delighted to announce the Launching Ceremony for a 175,000 m3 LNG carrier (Hull No. X1476) under its supervision at Yangzijiang XinFu Shipyard, China. This is the second vessel in a series of two.
The vessel will be classed by BV and built to Malta flag requirements. The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 25 April 2026.
Keel Laying of 12,500 DWT Multi-Purpose Vessel at Taizhou Sanfu Shipyard
SMC is delighted to announce the Keel Laying Ceremony for a 12,500 DWT multi- purpose vessel (Hull No. SF230202) under its supervision at Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering Co., Ltd, China. This is the second vessel in a series of four vessels ordered by Krey Schiffahrts Gmbh & Co. KG. & Auerbach Schiffahrts Gmbh & Co. KG.
The vessel will be classed by DNV and built to Portugal flag requirements. The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2025.
Delivery/Naming Ceremony of 62,000 DWT Heavy-lift Multi-purpose Vessel at CSSC Chengxi Shipyard
SMC is delighted to announce the Delivery/Naming Ceremony for a 62,000 DWT heavy-lift multi-purpose vessel [YONG FU] under its supervision at CSSC Chengxi Shipyard (Yangzhou), China. This is the eleventh 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.
Keel Laying of 82,000 DWT Bulk Carrier at Tsuneishi’s Factory in the Philippines
SMC is delighted to announce the Keel Laying for an 82,000 DWT bulk carrier (Ship No.SC443 BC82K) under its supervision at Tsuneishi Heavy Industries (Cebu), Inc. This is the vessel ordered by Lepta Shipping Co., Ltd.
The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for January 2026.
Steel Cutting of 114,000 DWT Product/Crude Oil Tanker at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipyard
SMC is delighted to announce the Steel Cutting Ceremony for a 114,000 DWT product/crude oil tanker (Hull No. H1457) under its supervision at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., China.
The vessel will be classed by LR and built to Marshall Island flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered in 2026.