SMC News
Steel Cutting of Hull VZJ449-2301 Heavy Lift Vessel at Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard
SMC is pleased to announce Steel Cutting of Heavy Lift Vessel (length and beam – 167.6 x 26 m), Hull No. VZJ449-2301 (TBN “Rotra Futura”) at Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard, China. This is the first vessel in a series of two vessels ordered by Concordia Damen – Amasus.
The vessel will be classed by RINA and comply to Dutch flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered in 2025.
Launching of 7,000 TEU container at SWS
SMC is pleased to announce Launching of 7,000 TEU container vessel, Hull No. H1577 at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, China. This is the 11th vessel in a series of 12 x 7,000 TEU vessels ordered by Sea Consortium Pte. Ltd., Singapore.
The vessel will be classed by ABS and built to Singapore flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 18 December 2023.
Launching of 7,000 TEU container at SWS
SMC is pleased to announce Launching of 7,000 TEU container vessel, Hull No. H1577 at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, China. This is the 11th vessel in a series of 12 x 7,000 TEU vessels ordered by Sea Consortium Pte. Ltd., Singapore.
The vessel will be classed by ABS and built to Singapore flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 18 December 2023.
Keel Laying of 37k BC at DSIC
SMC is pleased to announce Keel Laying of LakeMax General Cargo 37,000 DWT, Hull No. BC37K-2 at DSIC Shanhaiguan Shipbuilding, China. This is the second vessel in a series of eight vessels ordered by Polsteam, Poland.
The vessel will be classed by LR and built to Liberia flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 03 April, 2024.
Steel Cutting of 7,700 DWT chemical/oil tanker at JMHT
SMC is pleased to announce the Steel Cutting of 7,700 DWT chemical/oil tanker, Hull No. HTJ23209/HTJ23210 at Jiangmen Hangtong Shipbuilding, China. This is the first and second vessel in a series of four vessels ordered by Peninsula Petroleum Limited, Spain.
The vessels will be classed by LR and built to Portugal flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 25 March and 25 May, 2025 respectively.
Keel Laying of 63.6k BC at COSCO (Zhoushan)
SMC is pleased to announce Keel Laying of 63,600 DWT bulk carrier, Hull No. N1089 at COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Zhoushan), China. This is the fourth vessel in a series of eight vessels ordered by Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. Shanghai, China.
The vessel will be classed by BV and built to Marshall flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 31 March, 2024.
Launching of 37k BC at DSIC
SMC is pleased to announce Launching of 37,000 DWT lakemax general cargo, Hull No. BC37K-1 at DSIC Shanhaiguan Shipbuilding Industry, China. This is the first vessel in a series of eight vessels ordered by Polsteam, Poland.
The vessel will be classed by LR and built to Malta flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 18 December, 2023.
SMC Mumbai team moves to new office
We are pleased to announce that our Plan Approval Centre in India was relocated to a new office on October 3, 2023. This new and improved workspace locates at B-604 Delphi, Orchard Avenue, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, 400076, Mumbai, India, allows us to further strengthen performance and capacity of our team there.
Mumbai Plan Approval Center, established by SMC’s Technical Director
Mr. Adinarayana Moka earlier this year, serves as a satellite hub to SMC Shanghai head office to boost company capability and capacity for provision of technical consultancy (review and negotiation of vessels’ Technical Specification, Makers List and General Arrangement) and plan approval for newbuilding, conversion, retrofit projects. Setting up Plan Approval Center is one of the measures we take to ensure service quality and meeting current industry expectations, as well as economically competitive. Our commitment to continuously delivering the best possible services to all clients remains strong.
Warm congratulations to our colleague Mr. Govind as begin a beautiful chapter of his life
Schulte Marine Concept extends warm congratulations to our colleague Mr. Govind and Ms. Veena as they begin a beautiful chapter of his life.
The wedding was held in Traditional Hindu wedding style at Kollam city, in Kerala, India on August 28, 2023. For this special and auspicious moment, SMC team wishes Mr. Govind and Ms. Veena best wishes for a love-filled the most beautiful and adventurous journey of life.
Being married is like any other job; it helps if you like your boss!
Mr. Govind R.S., naval architect, has joined SMC plan approval team on May 2,2023. Prior to that he worked with Indian Registered of Shipping. The bride Ms. Veena Sajith completed Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Master of Arts (MA) in English Literature and has been pursuing a career in teaching.
Groom Mr. Govind R.S. and Bride Ms. Veena Sajish
Delivery of 7,000 TEU container at SWS
SMC is pleased to announce Delivery of 7,000 TEU container vessel, Hull No. H1557 at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, China. This is the 9th vessel in a series of 12 x 7,000 TEU vessels ordered by Sea Consortium Pte. Ltd., Singapore.
The vessel has been classed by ABS and built to Singapore flag requirements.
