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Schulte Marine Concept continues to advance and deepen the internal knowledge pool with a one-day training session for its personnel on 26th January 2024.

The training program, tailored specifically for PCTC vessels, covered a wide range of topics critical to maritime operations, including vessel handling, cargo stowage, safety protocols, regulatory compliance, and environmental protection measures.

The training was provided by experts from Korean Register, China with online participation and support from the Korean Register head office in the South Korea.

Training kicked off with an introduction of the vessel specific construction monitoring plan highlighting the areas which need special attention during design and construction. It was followed by a session dedicated to lashing arrangements and the related challenges and solutions. Special emphasis was given to the hull part of PCTC taking into account the design constraints due to the large open deck, thin plating and fatigue laods.

The morning session was followed by further special EV (electric vehicles) notation discussions which has been a hot topic due to the increase in transportation of electric vehicles and the need for enhanced fire detection and firefighting systems onboard vessels.

Other subjects such as LNG dual fuel systems, welding of thin plates, WPS, welders qualification etc. related to the PCTC vessels were also presented in detail.

By investing in human capital and fostering collaboration between industry stakeholders, Schulte Marine Concept and the Korean Register are reinforcing the foundation for a safer, more sustainable future for maritime transportation.

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.

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.

SMC is pleased to announce Keel Laying of 62,000 DWT MPV, Hull No. TK2203 at Taizhou Kou’an Shipbuilding, China. This is the second vessel in a series of two MPV vessels ordered by Sheng Si Pu Sheng Shipping Co., Ltd, China.

The vessel will be classed by BV and built to Liberia flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 15 July 2024.

SMC is pleased to announce Launching of 63,500 DWT bulk carrier, Hull No. CX0682 at Cheng xi Shipbuilding, China. This is the fifth vessel in a series of eight vessels ordered by Hua Xia Financial Leasing Co., Ltd China.

The vessel will be classed by LR and built to the flag of Marshall Islands, was delivered on 11th April 2024.

SMC is pleased to announce the Launching of 588 TEU container vessel, Hull No. XL-201 at Ningbo Xinle Shipyard, China. This is the first vessel in a series of four vessels (588 TEU * 2 vessels + 696 TEU * 2 vessels) ordered by PT Perusahaan Pelayaran Nusantara Panurjwan, Indonesia.

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

SMC is pleased to announce Delivery of LakeMax General Cargo 37,000 DWT, Hull No. BC37K-1 at DSIC Shanhaiguan Shipbuilding, China. This is the first vessel in a series of twelfth vessels ordered by Polsteam, Poland.

The vessel will be classed by LR and built to Liberian flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 23rd January 2024.

SMC is pleased to announce the Launching of 33,000 DWT SUS chemical tanker, Hull No. SB668 at Daesun Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd, Korea. This is the second vessel in a series of five vessels ordered by ACE Tankers Management B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

The vessel will be classed by NK and built to Liberia flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on the 31st of May 2024.

SMC is pleased to announce Steel Cutting of 63,600 DWT bulk carrier, Hull No. N1142 At Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry (Zhoushan) Co., Limited. This is the third vessel in a series of three vessels ordered Hong Kong Zhoushan Yihai Shipping Co., Limited.

The vessel will be classed by CCS and built to Liberia flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 04th December 2024.

SMC is pleased to announce the Launching Ceremony Completion of 70,000 DWT wood chip carrier, Hull No. CX0666 at CSSC Chengxi Shipyard (Yangzhou), China. This is the second vessel in a series of two vessels ordered by Bank of Communications Financials Leasing Co., Ltd. China.

The vessel was classed by ABS and built to Liberia flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 11th April 2024.