SMC News
Launching of 82,000 DWT Bulk Carrier at Jiangsu New Hantong Shipyard
SMC is delighted to announce the Launching Ceremony for an 82,000 DWT bulk carrier (Hull No. HT82-287) under its supervision at Jiangsu New Hantong Ship Heavy Industry Co., Ltd, China. This is the Second vessel in a series of four ordered by Scion Shipping & Trading, GmbH & Co. KG.
The vessel will be classed by Lloyd’s Register and built to Liberia flag requirements. The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 16 November 2024.
Keel Laying of 65,000 DWT Bulk Carrier at Nantong COSCO KHI
SMC is delighted to announce the Keel Laying Ceremony for a 65,000 DWT bulk carrier (Hull No. NE 446) under its supervision at Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd, China. This is the second vessel in a series of two ordered by OBE Ship Management Co. Ltd.
The vessel will be classed by NK Register and built to Panama flag requirements. The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for January 2025.
Steel Cutting of 62,000 DWT Heavy-lift Multi-purpose Vessel at CCSC Chengxi Shipyard
SMC is delighted to announce the Steel Cutting Ceremony for a 62,000 DWT heavy-lift multi-purpose vessel (Hull No. CX9612) under its supervision at CSSC Chengxi shipyard (Yangzhou), China. This is the last 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 on 11 June 2025.
Launching Ceremony 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. HN2006) under its supervision at Hengli Shipyard, China. This is the second vessel in a series of four vessels ordered by Hairun Shipping Limited, China.
The vessel will be classed by ABS Register and built to Singapore flag requirements. The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 30 November 2024.
Delivery of 65,000 DWT Bulk Carrier at DSIC Shanhaiguan Shipyard
SMC is delighted to announce the Delivery Ceremony for a 65,000 DWT bulk carrier (Hull No. B65K-3) under its supervision at DSIC Shanhaiguan Shipyard, China. This is the third 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 vessel is scheduled for 28 August 2024.
Steel Cutting of 9,300 CEU PCTC at China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu)
SMC is delighted to announce the Steel Cutting Ceremony for a 9,300 CEU PCTC (Hull No. CMHI293-02) under its supervision at China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu), China. This is the second vessel in a series of two ordered by China Merchants Energy Transport Investment Co., Ltd.
The vessel will be classed by DNV & CCS and built to Hong Kong flag requirements. The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 15 November 2025.
Delivery of 13,200 TEU Container Vessel at Samsung Heavy Industries
SMC is delighted to announce the Delivery for a 13,200 TEU container vessel (WANHAI A17) under its supervision at Samsung Heavy Industries, Korea. This is the tenth vessel in a series of thirteen ordered by Wan Hai Lines Ltd, Taiwan.
The vessel was classed by ABS & CR and built to Singapore flag requirements. The delivery of the vessel was schedule for 26 August 2024.
Steel Cutting of 174,000 m3 LNG Carrier at Samsung Heavy Industries
SMC is delighted to announce the Steel Cutting Ceremony for a 174,000 m3 LNG Carrier (Hull no. SN2643) under its supervision at Samsung Heavy Industries, Korea. This is the vessel ordered by Tropic 16 Limited, Bermuda.
The vessel will be classed by American Bureau of Shipping and built to Republic of Liberia flag requirements. The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 16 January 2026.
Schulte Marine Concept strengthens ties with Hyundai Group
In July, the Schulte Marine Concept (S.M.C) held the “Schulte-Hyundai Day Korea” at the Signiel Hotel, Busan. The event was attended by over 30 guests from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI), and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD), who were welcomed by Johann B. Schulte, CCO of Bernhard Schulte (BS) and Krzysztof Kozdron, Managing Director of Schulte Marine Concept (S.M.C).
At the opening of the event, Johann gave an overview of the Schulte Group’s fleet and global maritime services, followed by Krzysztof presenting S.M.C.’s profile and expertise across various vessel types and recent achievements in development and execution of newbuilding projects. Both presenters highlighted long term successful cooperation between Hyundai Group and Schulte Group, including execution of high profile and prototype vessels and onboard equipment and novel technology.
Krzysztof on the event: “The purpose of the event was to strengthen our ties with the Hyundai Group and foster further mutual cooperation and support, creating business opportunities for both Groups.”
Hyundai Group is one of the largest shipbuilding groups in South Korea with three affiliated shipyards – HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI), and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD).
Collaboration history between the Schulte Group and the Hyundai Group
Bernhard Schulte’s first two newbuilding projects ordered at Hyundai Group were 1800teu container vessel MV “Astrid Schulte”, delivered in 1990 from HHI, and, in 1999, self-unloading bulk carrier MV “Weser Stahl”, delivered from HMD. And so far, BS has built 35 ships at Hyundai Group shipyards, including bulk carriers, chemical and product tankers, container vessels, LNG bunkering vessel and LPG carriers.
S.M.C has supervised over 150 vessels at the Hyundai Group shipyards, with vessel types varying from gas carriers (LNG carriers, LNG bunkering vessels, LPG carriers, ammonia carriers), through containers, crude oil and product tankers and bulk carriers.
South Korea holds significant importance for S.M.C Since the delivery of its first newbuilding supervision project ordered by BS from HHI in 1990, S.M.C has expanded in the South Korean market for over two decades.
To date, S.M.C has delivered over 226 vessels from 14 shipyards across South Korea, with 57 more vessels as ongoing projects that include 31 large scale LNG carriers, 3 LPG/NH3 carriers, 15 product tankers and 5 large container vessels. To efficiently manage these extensive projects and bolster its presence in the local market, S.M.C inaugurated its South Korea Representative Office in 2022. Presently, over 70 supervisors are deployed, and actively supervise construction and commissioning of these vessels.
Successful 2024 for S.M.C
In the first half of 2024, S.M.C has maintained its business growth, overseeing over 250 vessels of diverse types such as bulk carriers, container vessels, general cargo ships, multipurpose vessels, chemical/product tankers, gas carrier（large and small scale LNG carriers, LNG bunkering vessels, LPG carriers, LCO2 carriers, FSRU, expedition cruise vessels, ferries, as well as offshore (jack-ups, SOVs, AHT) and specialized units (transshipment barge, floating dry docks). Meanwhile, S.M.C also upgraded its plan approval software (PAL-PA) and site supervision software (PAL-NB), and launched the PAL-NB mobile application, all aiming to enhance efficiency.
Steel Cutting of 120K TLC Floating Dry Dock at Qingdao Beihai Shipyard
SMC is delighted to announce the Steel Cutting ceremony for a 120,000 TLC floating dry dock (Hull No. FDD120K-1) under its supervision at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., China. This is the second FDD in a series of two ordered by Grand Bahama Shipyard Limited, Bahamas.
The vessel will be classed by Lloyd’s Register and built to Bahamas flag requirements. The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 07 February 2026.