SMC News

Erection of 38,500 DWT bulk carrier at Taizhou Kouan

SMC is pleased to report the erection starting of Hull No. TK1032 was carried out at Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding Co. Ltd, China, in the presence of representatives from SMC and Lloyd’s Register. This is the fourth unit from a series of four GREEN DOLPHIN 38,500 DWT bulk carriers ordered by Bernhard Schulte, Germany.

The vessel will be classed by LR and built to the Singapore flag requirements.

Delivery of the vessel is scheduled on 28th Feb 2020.

Delivery of Mandalay I – 2,339 TEU container vessel at Yangfan

SMC is pleased to report delivery ceremony in Zhejiang East Coast Shipbuilding Co., Ltd, China (Yangfan Shipyard), of mv ”Mandalay l”, Hull No.CV23H BS12, the eleventh unit from the series of twelve 2,339 TEU Container carriers ordered by Bernard Schulte, Germany and J.P.Morgan, US.

All vessels in the series are classed by Lloyd’s Register and will be built to Singapore flag requirements.

Launching of 82000 DWT bulk carrier at Chengxi Shipyard

SMC is pleased to report launching at Chengxi Shipyard (Jiangyin), China, of Hull No. CX0812A, the third unit from the series of four 82000 DWT bulk carriers ordered by Bank of Communication Finance Leasing, China.

The vessel will be classed by CCS and built to Marshall flag requirements.

Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 11st Nov 2019.

August monthly Safaty Awards

At COSCO Zhoushan Shipyard the KARISH FPSO new build Hull project celebrated yet another successful month with no recordable incidents

The monthly awards are presented to supervision and workers for their exemplary efforts in making the work place safe, not just for themselves but for all involved. There are 15 recipients of awards each month, including the best and safest workers, team leaders and supervision, awards are also given for the most and best observations recorded from the workers.

The award ceremony also see’s the start of the upcoming monthly Safety campaign.