SMC News
Steel Cutting of 62,000 DWT Heavy-lift Multi-purpose Vessel at Chengxi Shipyard
SMC is delighted to announce the Steel Cutting Ceremony for a 62,000 DWT Heavy-lift Multi-purpose Vessel (Hull No. CX9611) 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. The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 16 May 2025.
Delivery of 174,000 m3 LNGC at SHI
SMC is pleased to announce Delivery of 174,000 m3 LNG carrier, Hull No. SN2600 (mv “Venture Bayou”) at SHI, Korea. This is the third vessel in a series of six vessels ordered by Bermuda based companies, UK.
The vessel is classed by ABS and built to Liberia flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 31 July 2024.
Delivery of 588 TEU Container at Xinle Shipbuilding
“SINAR PANGANDARAN”) at Ningbo Xinle Shipbuilding Group Co., Ltd, China. This is the second vessel in a series of four vessels (588 TEU*2 vessels + 696 TEU*2vessels) ordered by PT Perusahaan Pelayaran Nusantara Panurjwan, Indonesia.
The vessel has been Classed by BV and built to Panama flag requirements.
Keel Laying of 64,000 DWT Bulk Carrier at NACKS
SMC is delighted to announce the Keel Laying of 64,000 DWT Bulk Carrier (Hull No. NE445) at Nantong COSCO Kawasaki Ship Engineering CO. Ltd, China. This is the first vessel in a series of two ordered by OBE Ships Maritime SA Dubai, UAE.
The vessel will be classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai and built to Panama flag requirements. The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for November 2024.
Launching ceremony of SEU 350ft at China Merchants Jinling Weihai Shipyard
On July 23, 2024, the 3rd (RAWABI 610) and 4th (RAWABI 611) DP2, self-propelled, 350 feet self-elevating Unit (JUB), the last 2 of the series of four units currently under the approved plan and supervision of the Schulte Marine Concept, built for Rawabi Vallianz Offshore Services, have been successfully launched to water.
The collaboration of this construction was between CTW Tianjin Offshore Services, Hamilton Offshore Services and Rawabi Vallianz Offshore Services at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Weihai (CMJL).
The two units will be classified with SMART notation and due for delivery in Q4 2024.
“This collaboration is a key development in the Rawabi Energy’s strategy to solidify our presence and set new standards of excellence in the global offshore sector. Aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, we are expanding our fleet and the business by introducing sustainable smart vessels, positioning Rawabi as national champion in this field.” Ahmed AlQadeeb, Rawabi Energy Managing Director, commenting on the successful launch.
Walter Van Aarde, Rawabi Vallianz Offshore Services General Manager, stated that “The successful launch of our latest DP2 units marks another milestone in our commitment to adopting cutting-edge technologies and partnering with the best in the industry to drive innovation and quality. Utilizing advanced digitized technologies, these vessels provide real-time information on consumption levels, and through continuous monitoring, enable the early detection of potential problems, thereby reducing operational costs”
Keel Laying of two 66,000 DWT Bulk Carriers at Penglai Shipyard
SMC is pleased to announce that Keel Laying of two 66,000 DWT Shallow Draft Bulk Carriers at PengLai ZhongBai JingLu Ship Industry Co., Ltd, China. These are the first two of a series of three ordered by PTGLS, Indonesia. The Vessels are specially designed to load 25,000 tons of copper concentrates at a shallow draft of 6.20m.
The Vessels will be classed by ABS and built to LIBERIA flag requirements; the first two are scheduled to be delivered on December 2024.
Keel Laying Ceremony of 62,000 DWT Heavy-lift MPV at Chengxi Shipyard
SMC is pleased to announce Keel Laying of 62,000 DWT Heavy-lift Multi-purpose vessel, Hull No. CX9606 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, scheduled to be delivered on 19 November 2024.
Delivery of 63,600 DWT Bulk Carrier at COSCO Zhoushan
SMC is pleased to announce Delivery of 63,600 DWT Bulk Carrier, Hull No. N1092 at COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. Zhoushan, China. This is the seventh in a series of eight vessels ordered by Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. Shanghai, China.
The vessel will be classed by CCS and built to Liberia flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 16 July 2024.
Launching Ceremony of 62,000 DWT Heavy-lift MPV at Chengxi Shipyard
SMC is pleased to announce Launching of 62,000 DWT Heavy-lift Multi-purpose Vessel, Hull No. CX9604 at CSSC Chengxi Shipyard (Yangzhou), China. This is the fourth vessel in a series of twelve ordered by Bank of Communications Financials Leasing Co., Ltd, China.
The vessel will be classed by LR and built to Liberia flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 30 September 2024.
Keel Laying of 37,000 DWT Bulk Carrier at DSIC
SMC is pleased to announce Keel Laying of LakeMax Dry Cargo 37,000 DWT Bulk Carrier, Hull No. BC37K-5 at DSIC Shanhaiguan Shipbuilding Industry Co., China. This is the fifth vessel in a series of twelfth ordered by Polsteam, Poland.
The vessel will be classed by LR and built to Portugal flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 06 January 2025.
