SMC News
Launching of 36,700 DWT LakeMax General Cargo at DSIC Shipyard.
SMC is delighted to announce the Launching 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 06 January 2026.
Steel Cutting of 14,000 DWT Multi-Purpose Vessel at TZSF Shipyard.
SMC is delighted to announce the Steel Cutting Ceremony of a 14,000 DWT multi- purpose vessel (Hull No. SF240202) under its supervision at Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering Co., Ltd, China. This is the fourth vessel in a series of ten vessels ordered by KREY SCHIFFAHRTS GMBH & CO. KG. & AUERBACH SCHIFFAHRTS GMBH & CO. KG. & Vineta GMBH.
The vessel will be classed by DNV and built to Marshall Islands requirements. The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for the third quarter of 2026.
Keel Laying of 40,500 DWT Bulk Carrier at Jiangmen Nanyang Shipyard
SMC is delighted to announce the Keel Laying of a 40,500 DWT bulk carrier (Hull No. JNS172) at Jiangmen Nanyang shipyard China. This is the third vessel in a series of four vessels ordered by shipowner Messrs. Rongtua holding, China.
The vessel will be classed by Bureau Veritas and built to Liberia flag requirements. The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 9 December 2025.
Keel Laying of 50,000 DWT MR Chemical/Oil Tanker at Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard Co., Ltd.
SMC is delighted to announce the Keel Laying Ceremony of a 50,000 DWT MR chemical/oil tanker (Hull No. CHB5006) under its supervision at Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard Co., Ltd., China. This is the sixth vessel in the series.
The vessel will be classed by Lloyd’s Register and built to Marshall Islands flag requirements. The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 5 May 2026.
Steel Cutting of 50,000 DWT MR Oil/Chemical Tanker at HD Hyundai Mipo Co., Ltd.
SMC is pleased to announce Steel Cutting of 50,000 DWT MR oil/chemical tanker (Hull No. H2923) at HD Hyundai Mipo Co., Ltd., Korea. This is the seventh vessel in a series of ten vessels ordered by Pertamina International Shipping PTE. LTD, Singapore.
The vessel will be classed by DNV and built to Panama flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 14 August 2026.
Launching of 40,500 DWT Bulk Carrier at Jiangmen Nanyang Shipyard
SMC is delighted to announce the Launching of a 40,500 DWT bulk carrier (Hull No. JNS219) at Jiangmen Nanyang shipyard, China. This is the second vessel in a series of four vessels ordered by shipowner Messrs. Rongtua holding, China.
The vessel will be classed by Lloyd’s Register and built to Liberia flag requirements. The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 28 October 2025.
Delivery of 12,200 DWT Multi-Purpose Vessel at TZSF Shipyard.
SMC is pleased to announce the Delivery of a 12,200 DWT multi-purpose vessel (SF230201) [BBC FELIX] at Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering Co., Ltd, China. This is the first vessel in a series of four vessels ordered by KREY SCHIFFAHRTS GMBH & CO. KG. & AUERBACH SCHIFFAHRTS GMBH & CO. KG.
The vessel classed by DNV and built to Portugal flag requirements. The vessel has been delivered on 18 September 2025.
Delivery Ceremony of 9,300 CEU PCTC at China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd.
SMC is delighted to announce the Delivery Ceremony of a 9,300 CEU PCTC (Hull No. CMHI293-01) under its supervision at China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd., China. This is the first vessel in a series of two ordered by CHINA MERCHANTS ENERGY TRANSPORT INVESTMENT CO., LTD.
The vessel has been classed by DNV&CCS and built to Hong Kong flag requirements.
Delivery of 40,500 DWT Bulk Carrier at Jiangmen Nanyang Shipyard
SMC is delighted to announce the Delivery of 40,500 DWT bulk carrier (Hull No. JNS171, [HG AUCKLAND & IMO: 1108720]) at Jiangmen Nanyang Shipyard, China. This is the first vessel in a series of four vessels ordered by shipowner Messrs. Rongtua holding, China.
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas and built to Liberia flag requirements.
Steel Cutting of 23,000 m³ LPG/NH3 Carrier at HD Hyundai MiPo Co., Ltd.
SMC is pleased to announce the Steel Cutting of 23,000 m³ LPG/NH3 carrier (Hull No. H8421) at HD Hyundai Mipo Co., Ltd., Korea. This is the second vessel in a series of two vessels ordered by Pertamina International Shipping PTE. LTD, Indonesia.
The vessel will be classed by Lloyd and built to Panama flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 31 October 2026.