SMC News

Launching of 64,000 DWT Bulk Carrier at NACKS

SMC is pleased to announce Launching of a 64,000 DWT bulk carrier (Hull No. NE445) under its supervision at Nantong Cosco Kawasaki Ship Engineering Co. Ltd, China. This is the first vessel in a series of two vessels ordered by OBE Ships Maritime SA Dubai, UAE.

The vessel will be classed by NK and built to Panama flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered in November 2024.

Launching Ceremony of 36,880 DWT LakeMax General Cargo at DSIC Shipyard

SMC is delighted to announce the Launching Ceremony for a 36,880 DWT LakeMax general cargo (Hull No. BC37K-5) under its supervision at DSIC Shanhaiguan Shipbuilding Industry Co., China. This is the fifth 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 16 January 2025.

Launching of 82,000 DWT Bulk Carrier at Hengli Shipyard

SMC is delighted to announce the Launching Ceremony for an 82,000 DWT bulk carrier (Hull No. HN2007) under its supervision at Hengli Shipyard, China. This is the third vessel in a series of four vessels ordered by Hairun Shipping Limited Company, China.

The vessel will be classed by NK Register and built to Liberia flag requirements. The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 15 December 2024.

Naming Ceremony and Delivery of 50,000 DWT Chemical/Oil Tanker at Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard

SMC is delighted to announce the Naming Ceremony and Delivery for 50,000 DWT chemical/oil tanker [GOLDEN SUN] under its supervision at Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard Co., Ltd., China. This is the first vessel in a series of four ordered by Pro Tanker Investment Co., Ltd., Singapore.

The vessel was classed by Lloyd’s Register and built to Singapore flag requirements. The naming ceremony and delivery of the vessel was carried out on 4th and 8th 2024.

Steel Cutting of Commissioning Service Operation Vessel at Ulstein Verft AS

SMC is delighted to announce the Steel Cutting event on 01 October 2024, for Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (Hull No. YN323) at Ulstein Shipyard, Crist yard, Poland. This is the second vessel in a series of two ordered by shipowner Alpha 5 Limited and being supervised by SMC.

The vessel will be classed by DNV and built to NIS flag requirements. The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 2Q of 2026.

Lunching of 50,000 DWT Chemical Oil Tanker at Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard

SMC is delighted to announce the Launching Ceremony for a 50,000 DWT chemical/oil tanker [SILVER MOON] under its supervision at Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard Co., Ltd, China. This is the second vessel in a series of four ordered by Pro Tanker Investment Co., Ltd, Singapore.

The vessel will be classed by Lloyd’s Register and built to Singapore flag requirements. The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 23 January 2025.

Keel Laying of 62,000 DWT Heavy-lift Multi-purpose Vessel at Chengxi Shipyard

SMC is delighted to announce Keel Laying Ceremony for a 62,000 DWT Heavy-lift Multi-purpose Vessel (Hull No. CX9609) under its supervision at CSSC Chengxi Shipyard (Yangzhou), China. This is the ninth 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 February 2025.

Launching of 62,000 DWT Heavy-lift Multi-purpose Vessel at CSSC Chengxi Shipyard

SMC is delighted to announce the Launching Ceremony for a 62,000 DWT heavy-lift multi-purpose vessel (Hull No. CX9607) under its supervision at CSSC Chengxi Shipyard (Yangzhou), China. This is the seventh 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 07 December 2024.

Launching of 65,000 DWT Bulk Carriers at DSIC Shanhaiguan Shipyard

SMC is delighted to announce the Launching Ceremony for two 65,000 DWT bulk carriers (Hull No. B65K-6 and B65K-7) under its supervision at DSIC Shanhaiguan Shipyard, China. This is the sixth and seventh vessel in a series of ten ordered by CHN Energy Group Shipping Co., Ltd.

The vessel will be classed by CCS Register and built to China flag requirements. The delivery of the vessels is scheduled for 6 January 2025.