SMC News

Delivery of 2,400 TEU container at NYZ

SMC is pleased to announce the Delivery of 2,400 TEU container vessel, Hull No. YZJ2015-2225 (mv “CUL KLANG”) at New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd, China. This is the 2nd vessel in a series of 2 x 2,400 TEU container vessels ordered by C.U. Lines Limited, China.

The vessel was classed by LR and built to Singapore flag requirements.

Delivery of 63.6k BC at COSCO Zhoushan

SMC is pleased to announce Delivery of 63,600 DWT bulk carrier, Hull No. N1089 (mv “HG HAMBURG”) at COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co., Ltd, 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 Liberia flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 8th March 2024.

Steel Cutting of 62k Heavy-lift MPV at CXS

SMC is pleased to announce Steel Cutting of 62,000 DWT Heavy-lift Multi-purpose vessel, Hull No. CX9606 at CSSC Chengxi Shipyard (Yangzhou), China. This is the 6th vessel in a series of 12 x 62,000 DWT MPV 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 18th December 2024.

Launching of 63.6k BC at COSCO Zhoushan

SMC is pleased to announce Launching of 63,600 DWT bulk carrier, Hull No. N1090 at COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. Zhoushan, China. This is the fifth vessel in a series of eight vessels ordered by Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co., Ltd, China.

The vessel will be classed by NV and built to Marshall flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 26 April 2024.

Keel Laying of 136m Ro-Ro at RMK Marine Shipyard

SMC is pleased to report the Keel Laying Ceremony at RMK Maine Shipyard, TURKİYE of Ro-Ro NEOLINER (Hull No. NB128) equipped with SOLID SAİLS. The vessel was ordered by French shipowner NEOLİNE.

The ceremony was held on 14th February 2024, with attendees from NEOLINE – Mr. Jean ZANUTTİNİ (CEO), Miss Madeleine POULIN POIRIER (Commercial Responsible), Mr. Guilhem PEAN (Technical Manager), Mr. Enes TASDELEN (Marine Engineer), and representatives from France Embassy Miss. Laure JOYA (Commercial Trading Department) and from USA Embassy Miss. Prusha SOUZA (Commercial Trading Department) and from MAURIC Desing office Mr. Gilles VIOLLEAU, Mr. Henri BONNIER (Project Engineer).

The vessel is propelled by ABC(V)DZC, and capable to carry 5000 tones’ cargo (265TEU or 125FEU). The vessel will operate at the speed of 12.9 knots at 85% MCR. During sailing 90% power will be supplied by 2 solid sails rigging system. Engines shall comply with IMO/TIER III requirements, and MARPOL rules and BWM-T notation will be followed. It shall consider the corresponding IMO recommendations about ship recycling and provide a Green Passport at the delivery of vessel.

Vessel is classed by BV will be built to France flag requirements.

Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 6th June 2025.

Spotlight on Indonesia: Schulte Group strengthens ties with clients and partners

Last week, the Schulte Group successfully hosted the “Schulte Group Day Indonesia 2024” at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Jakarta. The event was attended by 180 guests from around 50 shipping companies who were welcomed by Ayub Junus, our Schulte Group Representative in Indonesia.

Schulte Group Day Indonesia 

Four of our colleagues from different Schulte Group entities presented latest industry trends in the areas of ship management, digital solutions, newbuilding management and port operations:

Capt. Raymond Peter, Managing Director of BSM, gave an overview of key industry trends from a ship management perspective, Khalil Rehman Aziz, Managing Director of MariApps Marine Solutions, covered the topic of digitalisation of ship management operations, Adinarayana Moka, Technical Director of Schulte Marine Concept, spoke about the newbuilding project management process andAngelo Cachia, Managing Director of Waypoint Port Services, presented Waypoint’s global reach and local expertise for port operations with a focus onIndonesia and beyond.

Also, we organised a morning session for BSM clients only where Raymond gave additional insights on the reporting standards of SIRE and PSC as well as the influence of the human element in shipping.

Our presence in Indonesia

Over the years, our presence in Indonesia has steadily grown:

Our BSM Crew Service Centre Indonesia was opened in 2007. It has established itself as a leading local crewing company providing today for over 880 Indonesian crew members.

Waypoint Port Services Indonesia was founded in 2013 and now operates seven branch offices. Through our partners, Waypoint maintains a direct presence at over 40 locations in Indonesia and is the largest agent in Indonesia for handling the export and import of alumina cargo.

Moreover, BSM has been providing ship management services in the Indonesian market for many years. Today, BSM manages more than 15 tankers, LPG carriers and LNG for Indonesian clients.

Looking ahead

The purpose of our event was to strengthen our ties with clients and partners in Indonesia as we continue to expand our ship management team in Jakarta to be even closer to our clients here, create synergies and continuously improve our services.

Thank you very much to all colleagues who have been involved with the organisation of this successful event!

Event impressions

Keel Laying of 174k m3 LNGC at HHI

SMC is pleased to announce Keel Laying of 174,000 m3 LNG carrier, Hull No. 3223 at Hyundai Heavy Industries, Korea. This vessel is ordered by Jupiter 17 Limited.

The vessel will be classed by DNV and built to Republic of Liberia flag requirements. Delivery of the vessel is scheduled on 30th of November 2024.

Keel Laying of 174k m3 LNGC at SHI

SMC is pleased to announce Keel Laying of 174,000 m3 LNG carrier, Hull No. SN 2597 at Samsung Heavy Industries, Korea. This vessel is ordered by ASTRA 12 Limited.

The vessel will be classed by ABS and built to Republic of Liberia flag requirements. Delivery of the vessel is scheduled on 30th of November 2024.

Keel Laying of 696 TEU container at XLS

SMC is pleased to announce Keel Laying of 696 TEU container vessel, Hull No.XL-205 at Ningbo Xinle Shipyard, China. This is the 3rd vessel in a series of four vessels (CV588*2 vessels + CV696*2 vessels) ordered by PT Perusahaan Pelayaran Nusantara Panurjwan, Indonesia.

The vessel will be classed by ABS and built to Panama flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 30th August 2024.