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SMC is pleased to report erection ceremony in Yangzi Xinfu Shipbuilding Co., Ltd, China of MV “ORE NINGBO” (Hull No. YZJ2015-2277) and “ORE HONGKONG” (Hull No. YZJ2015-2272), the third and fourth unit from the series of 6 x 400,000 DWT Ore Carrier ordered by ICBC Leasing and HKMW.

The two vessels are classed by Dual Class (LR (Leading class) & CCS) and will be built to Hongkong flag requirements.

Contract Delivery of the two vessels is scheduled for 31st October 2018 / 30th November 2018.

Schulte Marine Concept (S.M.C), the project management arm of leading international maritime services company Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) has been awarded a contract from the Icelandic Road Authorities, Vegagerðin, for providing site supervision of a roomy passenger and car ferry, which will be built in Crist S.A. shipyard in Poland, handling the trading route between the Landeyjahöfn and Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands). Trading area is characterized by very demanding sailing conditions, a pattern of cof long ocean waves and short coastal waves further complicated by strong transversal sea current at the harbor entry, with water depth limited to only 4,5 m. Such conditions set very high level of vessel’s maneuverability and seakeeping performance. The vessel will be also suitable for occasional trips to other further ports, hence the design and execution of the unit is highly specialized

The vessel, with concept design developed by very renowned Polarkonsult AS of Norway, will be fitted a diesel-electric power plant supported by an 800-kWh battery pack offering a short-term output of 4.800 kW. This peak power will be available for high power maneuvering in harbor, especially when entering Landeyjahöfn. The plant is capable of driving all four thrusters at 100% power. The batteries will be charged when docked or during sailing.

The ferry will be operated by a crew of 10, it will accommodate 390 passengers in winter and up to 540 passengers during the summer season, the difference in passenger’s number is due to the outdoor terrace which is impossible to use in the winter.

The vessel will be delivered in June 2018 and it replace the current vessel – MF Herjólfur, which was built in 1992.

S.M.C’s extensive experience with highly complex projects in major shipyards, qualified and experienced experts and competitive price were crucial elements winning the contract.

Schulte Marine concept is pleased to report the steel cutting ceremony in Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd., Korea, Hull No. 8250, of One (1) LNG Gas supply vessel 7,500 m3 ordered by Bernhard Schulte Gmbh & Co. KG and Babcock International UK.

Vessel’s principal particulars: LOA = 117.0m, B = 20.0m, D = 5.2m, Depth to MD=10.3m.

Propelled by Two (2) Rolls Royce Azimuth Thruster with a service propulsion power at 1,375Kw x 2 sets Type Rotatable through 360o, Hydraulically steerable, Z drive construction and powered by Prime mover Electric motors in put power 1,900Kw/1200rpm, the vessel will operate at the service speed of 12.5 knots.

Each propeller drive is to be capable of independent operation of the other and is to have electronic remote control.

The Main Generator engines consist of Three (3) Wartsila 9L20DF Type Four stroke, single acting, trunk piston, turbocharged, intercooled, constant speed, non-reversible, wet sump, dual fuel burning, the maximum continuous rating (MCR) 1,665 kW at Max. 1,200 rpm.

The vessel is classed by Lloyd’s Register and will be built to Cyprus flag requirements.

Classification notes: +100A1, Liquefied Gas Carrier, Ship Type 2G, Methane (LNG) in Independent

Tanks Type C, Max. Vapour Pressure 3.75 bar g, Min. Cargo Temperature -165 oC,

Ship Right (SDA, CM), *IWS, LI, Ice Class 1A FS, +LMC, UMS, NAV1, DP (AA)

With the descriptive notes ShipRight (IHM, SERS)

The ceremony took place in attendance of SMC Technical Manager Steve Nolan, SMC Site Office Manager Frank Labbow, LR and HMD Senior Project Management Representative.

Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 24th September 2018.

SMC is pleased to report Steel Cutting in Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., China: of mv “PACIFIC VISION”, Hull No. H1447, the third unit from the series of 4 x 400,000 DWT VLOC ordered by HONGKONG MING WAH SHIPPING Co., Ltd.

All vessels in the series are classed by DNV-GL & CCS and will be built to Hongkong flag requirements.

Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 31st October 2018.

SMC is pleased to report delivery ceremony in Chengxi Shipyard Co. Ltd., China: of one floating dry dock, Hull No. CX9005, ordered by Pacifica Shipyards International.

The dock is with max lift capacity 7500LT, classed by ABS.

Managing Director Mr. Krzysztof Kozdron, Financial Director Ms. Dongqing He and Project Manager Mr. Adinarayana Moka from SMC attended ceremony.

The floating dry dock has been delivered on 27th October 2017 in Jiang Yin.

Hull No. SN4129, being built under SMC Supervision, is the second unit from the series of 3 x 174,000 m3 LNG Carriers ordered by Mitsui & Co. Ltd.

All vessels in the series are classed by ABS and will be built to Singapore flag requirements.

Due to lack of space in SHI Geoje Shipyard, fabrication of Giga- Blocks takes place mainly in SHI’s facility in Rongcheng, China, under SMC Supervision. The Giga- blocks are transported from China on board a heavy lift vessel. After arrival in SHI Geoje Shipyard on 25th September Giga block B11VC was placed in #3 drydock via floating crane. Giga block B15VC arrived 2 weeks later and was securely moored alongside the quay.

On Saturday 21st October 2017 Giga block B11VC was floated out of #3 drydock, coinciding with the launching of a very large container vessel.

Once the container vessel was clear, B15VC was floated into #3 drydock, followed by B11VC. The dock was then emptied leaving both Giga blocks in position to continue construction of SN2149 under SMC Supervision. Giga block B11VC has a length of 83m, B15VC 84.3m, combined total length of both blocks contain all of #4, #3, #2 Cargo Tanks and 50% of #1 Cargo Tank.

Delivery of SN2149 is scheduled for 30th November 2018.

SMC is pleased to report the massive steel cutting ceremony in Yangzi Xinfu Shipbuilding Co., Ltd, China of MV “ORE SHEN ZHEN” (Hull No. YZJ2015-2273), the fifth unit from the series of 6 x 400,000 DWT Ore Carrier ordered by ICBC Leasing and HKMW.

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

Contract Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 31st January 2019.

SMC is pleased to report launching ceremony in Nanjing Dongze Shipbuilding, China: of Hull No. DZ-58, the first unit from the series of 2 x 558 TEU Container vessel ordered by Asia Pacific Shipmanagement Pte Ltd.

All vessels in the series are classed by Chinese Class Society and was built to Indonesian flag requirements.

Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 26th September 2017.

SMC is pleased to report delivery in STX Offshore & Shipbuilding, Korea: of mv “MYGASt”, Hull No. S4036, the sixth unit from the series of 6 x 12 000 m3 ethylene/LPG/NH3/VCM gas carrier ordered by Ultragas-Europe.

All vessels in the series are classed by DnV.GL and will be built to Panama flag requirements. The vessel will be chartered by UNIGAS POOL PARTNERS.

Xiangyu Shipyard, Nantong, China: The keel laying (erection in slipway) of INTERLINK AMENITY (Hull no. H0022), the sixth vessel in the series of 8 x 38500 dwt `Green Dolphin’ bulk carriers for Interlink Maritime Corp., Bermuda, was carried out in the presence of site office and class representatives on 08 Sep 2017.

The vessels will be delivered to the owner in Apr 2018.