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SMC is delighted to announce the Delivery for 174,000 m³ LNG carrier (Hull no. SN2597) under its supervision at Samsung Heavy Industries, Korea. This is the vessel ordered by Astra 12 Limited, Bermuda.

The vessel was classed by ABS, built to Republic of Liberia flag requirements and flag has been changed to Malta upon delivery.

SMC is delighted to announce the Launching for 174,000 m³ LNG carrier (Hull no. SN2638) under its supervision at Samsung Heavy Industries, Korea. This is the vessel ordered by Tropic 13 Limited, Bermuda.

The vessel will be classed by LR and built to Republic of Liberia flag requirements. The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 16 July 2025.

SMC is delighted to announce the Naming Ceremony for an 82,000 DWT bulk carrier [XING AN HAI] under its supervision at Hengli Shipyard, China. This is the second vessel in a series of four vessels ordered by Hairun Shipping Limited Company, China.

The vessel is classed by ABS Classification society and built to Singapore flag requirements. The delivery date of the vessel is 26 November 2024.

SMC is delighted to announce the Steel Cutting Ceremony for a 36,700 DWT lakemax general cargo (Hull No. BC37K-9) under its supervision at DSIC Shanhaiguan Shipbuilding Industry Co., China. This is the ninth 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 24 November 2025.

SMC is delighted to announce the Delivery for a 64,000 DWT bulk carrier [OBE ODYSSEY] under its supervision at Nantong COSCO and Kawasaki Ship Building Company, China. This is the first vessel in a series of two ordered by OBE Ship Management Company. Dubai, UAE.

The vessel will be classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai [NK] and built to Panama flag requirements.

SMC is delighted to announce the Delivery/Naming Ceremony for a 62,000DWT heavy-lift multi-purpose vessel [TAI FU] under its supervision at CSSC Chengxi Shipyard (Yangzhou), China. This is the sixth 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.

SMC is delighted to announce the Delivery Ceremony for a 696 TEU container vessel [SINAR PANGKALAN SUSU] under its supervision at Xinle Shipyard, China. This is the third vessel in a series of four ordered by PT Perusahaan Pelayaran Nusantara Panurjwan, Indonesia.

The vessel has been classed by ABS and built to Panama flag requirements.

On November 22-23, 2024, SMC conducted a comprehensive Site Manager training course in Shanghai. The training was attended by site managers, deputy site managers, and senior supervisors from project site offices across China. Additionally, staff from the technical department at the Shanghai headquarters participated in discussions and sessions.

The training commenced with an opening address by Technical Director Mr. Adinarayana Moka, who extended a warm welcome to all attendees and encouraged active engagement with the training material. The curriculum encompassed over 25 topics and included three case studies, with a primary focus on HSE, use of PAL-NB, technical, operational, human resources and site management.

This training session provided a valuable platform for participants to share their experiences, discuss operational challenges, and explore potential solutions. The collaborative environment facilitated the exchange of knowledge and ideas, contributing to the professional development of all attendees.

The two-day training fostered networking opportunities and encouraged brainstorming for problem identification and resolution.

SMC is pleased to announce Keel Laying of Heavy Lift Vessel (length and beam – 167.6 x 26 m), Hull No. VZJ449-2302 (TBN “ROTRA HORIZON”) at Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard, China. This is the second vessel in a series of two vessels ordered by Concordia Damen – Amasus.

The vessel classed by Rina and complying to Dutch flag requirements is scheduled to be delivered in 2025.

SMC is delighted to announce the Keel Laying Ceremony for an 8,750 DWT (7,500 m³) liquefied carbon dioxide carrier (Hull No. G7500-4) under its supervision at Dalian Shipbuilding & Offshore Company Shipyard, China. This is the first vessel ordered by Bernhard Schulte, Germany.

The vessel will be classed by DNV Register and built to Portugal flag requirements. The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 30 May 2026.