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SMC is pleased to announce Keel Laying of 588 TEU container, Hull No. XL-202 at Ningbo Xinle Shipyard, China. This is the 2nd 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 BV and built to Panama flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 30th June 2024.

SMC is pleased to announce Delivery ceremony of 63,500 DWT bulk carrier, Hull No. CX0667 (mv “PACIFIC TULIP”) at Cheng Xi Shipbuilding, China. This is the first vessel in a series of eight vessels ordered by Huaxia Financial Leasing Co., Ltd, China.

The vessel will be classed by ABS and built to the flag of Marshall Islands, was delivered on 25th October 2023.

SMC is pleased to announce the Delivery completion of 13,200 TEU container vessel, Hull No. SN 2576 at Samsung Heavy Industries Shipyard, Korea. This is the 6th vessel in a series of 13 vessels ordered by Wan Hai Lines, Taipei.

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

SMC is pleased to announce Steel Cutting of 63,600 DWT bulk carrier, Hull No. N1093 at COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Zhoushan), China. This is the eighth vessel in a series of eight vessels ordered by Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. Shanghai, China.

The vessel will be classed by CCS and built to Marshall flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 15th September 2024.

SMC is pleased to announce Keel Laying of 70,000 DWT wood chip carrier, Hull No. CX0665 at CSSC Chengxi Shipyard (Yangzhou), China. This is the first vessel in a series of two vessels ordered by Bank of Communications Financials Leasing Co., Ltd. China.

The vessel will be classed by ABS and built to Liberia flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 16th March 2024.

SMC is pleased to announce Keel Laying of 174,000 m³ LNG carrier, Hull No. SN2594 at Samsung Heavy Industries Shipyard, Korea. This is the fourth vessel in a series of six vessels ordered by Bermuda Based Companies.

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

SMC is pleased to announce Launching of 174,000 m³ LNG carrier, Hull No. SN2600 at Samsung Heavy Industries Shipyard, Korea. This is the third vessel in a series of six vessels ordered by Bermuda Based Companies.

The vessel will be classed by ABS and built to Liberia flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 31st July 2024.

SMC is pleased to announce Steel Cutting of 65,000 DWT bulk carrier, Hull No. B65K-5 at Shanhaiguan Shipyard, China. This is the fifth vessel in a series of ten vessels ordered by CITICFL Financial Leasing, China.

The vessel will be classed by CCS and built to Chinese flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 7th November 2024.

According to the European Commission, the shipping industry today accounts for about 3% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. As demand for shipping grows, the figure could reach 10% to 13 % in a few decades if no action is taken. The global shipping industry has been struggling to wean itself off heavy fuel oil. Therefore, methanol dual fuel has increasingly become the preferred alternative fuel for shipping companies when place newbuilding orders. Methanol fuel has the advantages of low emissions and high energy efficiency, which improves the flexibility and operational efficiency of ships.

SMC, as a service provider, currently has 15 methanol dual fuel newbuildings under its supervision, covering different types of vessels including SOV, chemical/product tanker, bulk carrier, and PCTC, and we are looking forward to further developments and achievements in this dual fuel sector in the future.

SMC is pleased to announce Steel Cutting of Heavy Lift Vessel (length and beam – 167.6 x 26 m), Hull No. VZJ449-2301 (TBN “Rotra Futura”) at Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard, China. This is the first vessel in a series of two vessels ordered by Concordia Damen – Amasus.

The vessel will be classed by RINA and comply to Dutch flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered in 2025.