SMC News

SMC is pleased to announce Launching of 2 x 110,000 DWT product tanker, Hull No. 0311109 & 0311110 in New Times Shipbuilding, China. These two vessels are the first and the second vessel in the series of four vessels being constructed for Bihar International, Jeddah, KSA.

Both vessels are classed by ABS and built to Liberian flag registry requirements. They are scheduled to be contractually delivered on 2021.10.15 & 2021.10.25 respectively.

SMC is pleased to announce Steel Cutting of 2,400 TEU container vessel, Hull No. N2003 at New Yangzi Shipbuilding, China. This is the third vessel in a series of four vessels ordered by SITC Shipping Management, China.

The vessel will be classed by DNV-GL and built to Hong Kong flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 3^rd May 2022.

SMC is pleased to announce Steel Cutting of 49,800 DWT crude oil/product oil/chemical Tanker, Hull No. S1924 at STX, Korea. This is the third vessel in a series of 4 x 49,800 DWT vessels ordered by Island Navigation Corporation International Ltd. of Hong Kong.

The vessel will be classed by ABS and built to Marshall Islands flag requirements with delivery scheduled for 2022.

SMC is pleased to announce Keely Laying of 2,700 TEU container vessel, Hull No. N2223 at New Yangzi shipyard, China. This is the first vessel in a series of 5 x 2400/2700 TEU vessels ordered by SITC Shipping Management Co.,Ltd, China.

The vessel will be classed by NK and built to Hong Kong flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 28th October.2021.

SMC is pleased to announce Launching of 2 x 50,000 DWT chemical tankers, Hull No. 0405004/05 in New Times Shipbuilding, China. These vessels are being simultaneously built for Bihar International, Jeddah, KSA.

Both vessels are classed by ABS & built to Liberian Flag registry requirements. They are scheduled to be contractually delivered on 2021.10.23 & 2021.11.03 respectively.

SMC is pleased to announce Steel Cutting of 174,000 m³ LNG carrier, Hull No. H3188 at Hyundai Heavy Industries, Korea. This is the first vessel in a series of 4 x 174,000 m³ LNG carriers ordered by Global Meridian.

The vessel will be classed by DNV and built to Liberian flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 31 December 2022.

SMC is pleased to announce Launching of 174,000 m³ LNG, Hull No. SN2336 at Samsung Heavy Industries, Korea. This is the first vessel in the series of 3 x 174,000 m³ LNG ordered by Meridian 23 Limited.

The vessel will be classed by ABS and built to Republic of Liberia flag requirements. Delivery of the vessel is scheduled on 31 December 2021.

SMC is pleased to announce Steel Cutting of 62,000 DWT MPV, Hull No. JLZ9200403 at Jinling Shipyard, China. This is the third unit from the series of four heavy lift multi-purpose vessels ordered by China Merchants.

The vessel will be classed by CCS and built to Hongkong flag requirements. Delivery of the vessel is scheduled on 29 July 2022.

Thanks to the improvement in Covid-19 situation and the speedy vaccination process in China, Schulte Marine Concept (S.M.C.) managed to reinstate the Annual Site Manager seminars in Shanghai. S.M.C. had switched to webinars due to the Covid-19 outbreak in 2020.

The seminar was opened by S.M.C. Managing Director, Mr. Krzysztof Kozdron, with an overall update on the Schulte Group structure and commendable accomplishments achieved by S.M.C. despite the prevailing global epidemic turmoil. The updates covered the changes in the technical department of S.M.C., development of new projects, new types of vessels, and new clients, retention of existing clients and high satisfaction rates from both clients and employees.

Ms. Dongqing He (Commercial Director) provided an update on Covid-19 situation bringing us up to date with the global and local scenario. The Covid-19 situation has not eased off, rather, globally it has worsened in recent months. We are facing various travel restrictions worldwide, including visa, flight, and quarantine restrictions. International travel into and out of China has been severely restricted. The Company will continue to closely monitor the development of Covid-19 epidemic. In the meantime, all colleagues are requested to reduce unnecessary travel, go for vaccination, have short vacations within China, and focus on self HSE protection.

S.M.C.’s internal training program for 2021 was presented by Mr. Colin Beall (Technical Director), addressing all supervisors and office technical staff focusing on employees’ personal development as well as corporate needs defined by new types of vessels, LNG propulsion system, and hybrid propulsion system.

This year, we have invited not only site managers, but also deputy site managers and supervisors who have been working with S.M.C. for more than 5 years. The post-lunch session began with an exciting and moving ‘Service Anniversary Celebration’ for over 20 supervisors and site managers who have been working with S.M.C. for 5 years, 10 years, and 15 years.

“Thank you for your continuous effort and commitment, which made our company what it is now!”

5 Year Anniversary

10 Year Anniversary

15 Year Anniversary

The HSSE Plan, critical to safe and smooth operations, was exhaustively covered by Mr. Adinarayana Moka (Project Manager), who introduced the newly developed HSSE Management Plan for Marine Projects that included development of advanced HSSE functionalities in the new version of PAL-NB. This Plan will be rolled out in Q2 2021 and we hope to enhance the safety and efficiency in our project management.

The seminar also provided interaction opportunities for attendees through two sessions of group work addressing HSSE and major technical problems encountered during Vessel construction and commissioning. Passionate discussions, with lot of creative brain storming helped to collaboratively identify and discuss some of the key challenges, encourage internal communication, as well as knowledge and experience sharing.

Following the tradition of Site Manager seminars, we have also invited a 3^rd party that partners with us. This time it was one of the leading classification societies – Lloyd’s Register. LR provided us an introduction to the classification society services provided for newbuilding projects, both under regulatory and statutory framework of requirements.

The next Site Manager Seminar is scheduled for Autumn this year, subject to prevailing pandemic situation.

SMC is pleased to announce Launching of 19,000 DWT rail car carrier, Hull No. H3090 at Guangzhou Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard, China. This is the second unit from the series of 2 x 19,000 DWT rail car carrier ordered by SEABULK LLC USA.

The vessel will be classed by ABS and built to Marshall Island flag requirements. Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 10th August 2021.