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SMC is pleased to report Vessel Delivery in YZJ Xinfu Shipyard (China Jiangsu Jing Jiang) of mv ”FMG GRACE”, Hull No 1161, the second unit from the series of 4 x 261,000 DWT Very Large Ore Carriers ordered by FORTESCU METALS GROUP LTD (Australia).

Vessel’s principal particulars: LOA = 326.99m, B = 57.00m, D = 25.50m, T d/s = 18.80m. Propelled by MAN B&W 6G80ME-C9.5 with ECT Part Load Tuning and developing 18,240 KW @ 58.0 rpm at CMCR, the vessel will operate at the speed of 14.3 knots. All vessels in the series are classed by Lloyd’s Register and will be built to Hong Kong flag requirements.

Classification notes: Lloyds Register 100A1, Ore Carrier, Strengthened for Regular Discharge by Grabs, ESP, ShipRight (SDA, FDA Plus(25, WW), CM, ACS(B, D)), *IWS, LI, ECO (EEDI-2, BWT, IHM, P) LMC, UMS Single Pass Loading Capability, ShipRight (BWMP(F, T), SEA(HSS-4), SERS, SCM).

Delivery of the vessel is being discussed between Owners and Shipyard.

SMC is pleased to report Ship Erection starting in M/s. Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding Co. Ltd, China: of mv ” INTERLINK SOLIDITY”, Hull No. TK1019, the 12th unit from the series of 13 X GREEN DOLPHIN 38,800 DWT Bulk Carriers ordered by Marine Capital Corporation, Bermuda.

Vessel’s principal particulars: LOA = 180.0 m, B = 32.0 m, D = 15.0 m, T d/s = 9.5/10.5 m. Propelled by MAN 5S50ME-B9.3 Tier II engine and developing 4575 KW x 89.9 rpm at CSR the vessel will operate at the speed of 14 knots at 9.50 draft. All vessels in the series are classed by Lloyd’s Register and will be built to Marshall Islands flag requirements.

Classification notes: LR +100A1 Bulk Carrier, CSR, BC-A, Hold Nos. 2, 4 may be empty, Grab [20], ESP, Ship Right (CM, ACS(B,D)), *IWS, LI, ECO(P, BWT, EEDI, IHM), Ice Class 1C FS. + LMC, UMS; With Descriptive notes: Ship Right ((BWMP (F,T), SCM, SERS).

Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 20th July 2017.

SMC is pleased to report vessel’s delivery in STX Offshore & Shipbuilding, Korea: of mv ”Happy Avocet”, Hull No. S4034, the fourth unit from the series of 6 x 12 000 m3 ethylene/LPG/NH3/VCM gas carrier ordered by Ultragas-Europe.

Vessel’s principal particulars: LOA = 146.20m, B = 22.60m, D = 12.10m, T d/s = 7.40/9.30m. Propelled by STX MAN 6S40ME-B9.1 and developing 6,129 KW x 141 rpm at NCR the vessel will operate at the speed of 16.4 knots. All vessels in the series are classed by DnV.GL and will be built to Panama flag requirements.

Classification notes: +1A1 Tanker for liquefied gas, Ship type 2G (-104 deg C, 972 Kg/m3, 5.0 bar), E0, TMON, BIS, COAT-PSPC(B), BWM-E(S) & BWM-T, ICE-C1.

The vessel will be chartered by UNIGAS POOL PARTNERS

Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 10th of February 2017.

SMC is pleased to report delivery of LPGC “ARCTIC GAS”, hull No. S4054, from STX Offshore & Shipbuilding, Korea. The vessel is the 3rd and last option vessel of a series of totally seven (4 +3 optional) 22,000 cbm LPG carriers, ordered by Ultragas International S.A and follows the sisters ATLANTIC GAS, ADRIATIC GAS, BALEARIC GAS, CELTIC GAS, BERING GAS and PACIFIC GAS which were previously delivered between 2014 and 2017.

Principal particulars: LOA = 159.7 m, B = 26.6 m, D = 17.4 m, max DWT 24,828 mt on 11.05 m scantling draught. Propelled by MAN B&W 6S50ME-C8.2 developing 6,579 KW at NCR, the vessel will operate at a service speed of 16 knots.

The Danish flagged vessels are classed under Lloyd’s Register (LRS), with following characters:

+100A1, Liquefied Gas Carrier, Ship Type 2G, ShipRight(ACS(B)), +LMC, UMS, LI, *IWS, “ShipRight(BWMP(S,T),SCM)”,+Lloyd’sRMC(LG), GreenPassport

Apart from Propane and Butane Mixtures, the vessel is also suitable for carriage of most other C3/C4 hydrocarbons as well as VCM and Anhydrous Ammonia with a maximum pressure of 5.3 bar, minimum temperature -52°C and maximum specific gravity of 972 Kg/m3. The reliquefaction plant features economizers and vent gas coolers, which apart from improving the COP will also allow to load commercial LPG mixtures with higher content of incondensibles and thus increases the versatility and efficient operation of the vessels.

The vessel sailed from shipyard on January 18 at 13:00 and is expected to carry out gas trials in Yeosu from January 23 to 25.

SMC is pleased to report delivery of LPGC “PACIFIC GAS”, hull No. S4055, from STX Offshore & Shipbuilding, Korea. The vessel is the 2nd option vessel of a series of totally seven (4 +3 optional) 22,000 cbm LPG carriers, ordered by Ultragas International S.A and follows the sisters ATLANTIC GAS, ADRIATIC GAS, BALEARIC GAS, CELTIC GAS and BERING GAS which were already delivered between 2014 and 2016.

Principal particulars: LOA = 159.7 m, B = 26.6 m, D = 17.4 m, max DWT 24,828 mt on 11.05 m scantling draught. Propelled by MAN B&W 6S50ME-C8.2 developing 6,579 KW at NCR, the vessel will operate at a service speed of 16 knots.

The Danish flagged vessels are classed under Lloyd’s Register (LRS), with following characters: +100A1, Liquefied Gas Carrier, Ship Type 2G, ShipRight(ACS(B)), +LMC, UMS, LI, *IWS, “ShipRight(BWMP(S,T),SCM)”,+Lloyd’sRMC(LG), GreenPassport Apart from Propane and Butane Mixtures, the vessel is also suitable for carriage of most other C3/C4 hydrocarbons as well as VCM and Anhydrous Ammonia with a maximum pressure of 5.3 bar, minimum temperature -52°C and maximum specific gravity of 972 Kg/m3. The reliquefaction plant features economizers and vent gas coolers, which apart from improving the COP will also allow to load commercial LPG mixtures with higher content of incondensibles and thus increases the versatility and efficient operation of the vessels.

The vessel sailed from shipyard on January 12 at 13:00 and is expected to carry out gas trials in Yeosu from January 16 to 18.

SMC is pleased to report Launching in STX Offshore & Shipbuilding, Korea: of mv ”ZITA SCHULTE”, Hull No. S4035, the fifth unit from the series of 6 x 12 000 m3 ethylene/LPG/NH3/VCM gas carrier ordered by Ultragas-Europe.

Vessel’s principal particulars: LOA = 146.20m, B = 22.60m, D = 12.10m, T d/s = 7.40/9.30m. Propelled by STX MAN 6S40ME-B9.1 and developing 6,129 KW x 141 rpm at NCR the vessel will operate at the speed of 16.4 knots. All vessels in the series are classed by DnV.GL and will be built to Panama flag requirements.

Classification notes: +1A1 Tanker for liquefied gas, Ship type 2G (-104 deg C, 972 Kg/m3, 5.0 bar), E0, TMON, BIS, COAT-PSPC(B), BWM-E(S) & BWM-T, ICE-C1.

The vessel will be chartered by UNIGAS POOL PARTNERS

Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 24th of April 2017.

SMC is pleased to report steel hull launching in CRIST Shipyard, Poland: of Hull No. 310, the last unit from the series of 2 x 3,200 DWT Service Offshore Vessel ordered by Bernhard Schulte.
Vessel’s principal particulars: LOA = 88.0m, LBP=73.00, B (MLD) = 18.00m, Depth (from MD) = 8.00m, D s/d =6.4/6.0m.
All vessels in the series are classed by DNV and will be built to Gibraltar flag.
Classification notes: SF, E0, Offshore service vessel, DYNOPOS AUTR, CLEAN DESIGN, COMF-V(3) C(3), DK(+), BIS, NAUT-AW. LCS-DC, BWM-T, HELDK.
The vessel designed in Ulstein SY as Offshore Wind Farm Service Vessel, will arranged for totally 60 person on board (POB), with storage, workshops, meeting rooms, cinema. Service speed of 13.5 knots propelled by 2 Azimuth units, each one driven by a frequency controlled electrical motor. Vessel will be equipped with 2 tunnel thrusters and one retractable Azimuth thruster on for part of vessel. FMEA-analysis for DP 2 approved by IMCA members.
Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for November 2016.

SMC is pleased to report final launching in Ulstein Shipyard, Norway of Hull No. 309, the first unit from the series of 2 x 3,200 DWT Service Offshore Vessel ordered by Bernhard Schulte.
Vessel’s principal particulars: LOA = 88.0m, LBP=73.00, B (MLD) = 18.00m, Depth (from MD) = 8.00m, D s/d =6.4/6.0m.
All vessels in the series are classed by DNV and will be built to Gibraltar flag.
Classification notes: SF, E0, Offshore service vessel, DYNOPOS AUTR, CLEAN DESIGN, COMF-V(3) C(3), DK(+), BIS, NAUT-AW. LCS-DC, BWM-T, HELDK.
The vessel designed in Ulstein SY as Offshore Wind Farm Service Vessel, will arranged for totally 60 person on board (POB), with storage, workshops, meeting rooms, cinema. Service speed of 13.5 knots propelled by 2 Azimuth units, each one driven by a frequency controlled electrical motor. Vessel will be equipped with 2 tunnel thrusters and one retractable Azimuth thruster on for part of vessel. FMEA-analysis for DP 2 approved by IMCA members.
Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for June 2016.

SMC is pleased to report Ship Delivery in M/s. Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding Co. Ltd, China: of mv ” INTERLINK VERACITY”, Hull No. TK1014, the seventh unit from the series of 15 X GREEN DOLPHIN 38,800 DWT Bulk Carriers ordered by Marine Capital Corporation, Bermuda.
Vessel’s principal particulars: LOA = 180.0 m, B = 32.0 m, D = 15.0 m, T d/s = 9.5/10.5 m. Propelled by MAN 5S50ME-B9.3 Tier II engine and developing 4575 KW x 89.9 rpm at CSR the vessel will operate at the speed of 14 knots at 9.50 draft. All vessels in the series are classed by Lloyd’s Register and will be built to Marshall Islands flag requirements.
Classification notes: LR +100A1 Bulk Carrier, CSR, BC-A, Hold Nos. 2, 4 may be empty, Grab [20], ESP, Ship Right (CM, ACS(B,D)), *IWS, LI, ECO(P, BWT, EEDI, IHM), Ice Class 1C FS. + LMC, UMS; With Descriptive notes: Ship Right ((BWMP (F,T), SCM, SERS).
The construction commenced with Steel Cutting on 15th April 2014 followed by the erection starting in slipway on 19th Sept 2015. The Ship launched on 14th Nov 2015 and the sea trial completed successfully on 29th Jan 2016. BSM, HK took delivery of ship after Delivery Signing Ceremony on 06th Apr 2016 which is attended by Class Surveyors, SMC Site Team and Shipyard representatives.”
The ship is scheduled to sail out from shipyard on 08th Apr 2016.

SMC is pleased to report Launching Ceremony in Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard of Hull No. GWS487, the 2nd 1,700 TEU Container Vessel ordered by CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Company Limited. Vessel’s principal particulars: LOA = 172.0m, B = 27.4m, D = 13.8m, T d/s = 8.5/9.5m. Propelled by Wartsila 6RT-flex58T-E Tier II with low load tuning and developing 12,204 kW x 101.4 r/min @ CSR. The vessel will operate at the speed of 19.65 knots at the designed draft of 8.50 m. The vessel is classed by Germanischer Lloyd and will be built to Singapore flag requirements.
Classification notes: +100A5 Container Ship, DG, BWM(D2), RSD, IW, NAV, EP-D, LC MC, AUT.
Vessel is scheduled for delivery on June 28, 2016.