SMC News

Launching of 82,000 DWT Bulk carrier at Chengxi

SMC is pleased to report launching at Chengxi Shipyard (Jiangyin), China, of Hull No. CX0824B, the second unit form the series of four 82,000 DWT Bulk carriers order by Bank of Communication Finance Leasing Co., Ltd.

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

Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 26th August 2019.

Launching of 558TEU container vessel at Haidong Shipyard

SMC is pleased to report launching at Taizhou state-owned shipyard Haidong Shipyard, China of “SPIL RATNA”, Hull No. HDBD-2018-001, the first unit from the series of two 558TEU containers ordered by SPIL, Indonesia.

The vessel will be classed by ZC and built as domestic sailing vessel complying with China MSA requirements.

Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 1st July 2019.

Delivery of “Flora Schulte”

SMC is pleased to report : The Delivery of Hull No. TK1029, FLORA SCHULTE was carried out at 0958 hours LT on 12th April 2019 in Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding Co. Ltd, China in the presence of representatives from Owners, SMC and Lloyd’s Register. This is the first unit from a series of 4 X GREEN DOLPHIN 38,500 DWT Bulk Carriers ordered by Bernhard Schulte GmBH.

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

Keel laying of 2,400 teu container vessel at New Yangzi

SMC is pleased to report Keel Laying Ceremony in New Yangzi Shipyard, CHINA: of MV” Hull No: YZJ2015-2020, the first unit from the series of six 2,400 TEU container ships ordered by SITC.

Two vessels in the series are classed by DNV-GL, and the other four are classed by NK, and will be built to Hongkong flag requirements.

Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 21th October 2019.

Steel cutting of 82k bulk carrier at Chengxi

SMC is pleased to report steel cutting at Chengxi Shipyard (Jiangyin) Co., Ltd of 1st 82000 DWT Bulk carrier, Hull No. CX0824B. The second unit form the series of four 82000 DWT Bulk carrier order by Bank of Communication Finance Leasing Co., Ltd.

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

Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 26th Aug 2019.

Deliver of “Ore Ningbo”

SMC is pleased to report Naming and Delivery Ceremony in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group LTD, China of mv “ORE NINGBO”, Hull No. YZJ2015-2274, the sixth unit from the series of 6 x 400,000 DWT VLOC ordered by ICBC Leasing & Hong Kong Ming Wah Shipping Co., Ltd.

Launching of 38.5k bulk carrier at Kou An

SMC is pleased to report : The Launching of Hull No. TK1030 was carried out at 1500 hours LT on 21st March 2019 in Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding Co. Ltd, China in the presence of representatives from SMC and Lloyd’s Register. This is the second unit from a series of 4 X GREEN DOLPHIN 38,500 DWT Bulk Carriers ordered by Bernhard Schulte GmBH.

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

Delivery of the vessel is scheduled on 12th April 2019.

Keel laying of 308k VLCC at DSIC

SMC is pleased to report keel laying in Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., LTD (DSIC) on 20th March 2019 China, Hull No. T308K-2, the third unit from a series of 3 x 308 000 dwt VLCC (Crude Oil Tanker) ordered by Landbridge Holdings, Hong Kong.

Vessel is classed by BV and will be built to Hong Kong flag requirements.

Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 18th January 2020.

Delivery of “CL Taizhou”

SMC is pleased to report Delivery  Ceremony in  New Dayang shipbuilding Co.,Ltd., Yangzhou city, China: of  ”CL TAIZHOU ”, Hull No.DY 6005, the third unit from the series of 5 x 82K  Bulk carrier ordered by Sumec . Yangzhou New Dayang Shipbuilding Co., – Ltd., Yangzhou City, PRC,

All vessels in the series are classed by ClassNK’s Register.