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SMC is pleased to report Launching Ceremony in Maizuru Shipyard Japan Marine United Corporation, Japan: of Hull No. S5082, the first unit from the series of 2 x 82,000 DWT Bulk Carriers ordered by RB Shipping Ltd, Vessel’s principal particulars: LOA = 229.0m, B = 32.26m, D = 20.0m, T d/s = 12.2/14.45m. Propelled by MAN B&W 6S60ME-C8.2 and developing 7,100 KW x 80.3 rpm at NCR the vessel will operate at the speed of 14.5 knots. All vessels in the series are classed by Bureau VERITAS and will be built to Marshall Islands flag requirements.
Classification notes: Bureau VERITAS, I +HULL +MACH Bulk Carrier CSR CPS (WBT) BC-A (holds 2, 4, 6 may be empty) ESP GRAB [20] Unrestricted navigation +VeriSTAR-HULL+AUT-UMS MON-SHAFT BWT GREEN PASSPORT INWATERSURVEY”
Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 15 JUNE 2016 according to schedule

SMC is pleased to report delivery of M/T “Torm Troilus”, Hull No. S3091 in Sungdong Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co., Ltd., South-Korea. This is the last vessel delivered from the series of 6 x 50,000 DWT Product/ Chemical tanker (IMO Type: II/III) ordered by TORM A/S.
Vessel’s principal particulars: LOA = 183.0m, B = 32.2m, D = 19.1m, T d/s = 11.0/13.3m. Propelled by MAN B&W 6G50ME-B9.3 with ECT Part Load tuning and developing 6,219 KW x 83.9 rpm at NCR the vessel will operate at the speed of 15 knots. All vessels in the series are classed by Lloyd’s Register and being built to Singapore flag requirements.
Classification notes: +100A1, Double Hull Oil and Chemical Tanker, Ship Type 2 and Ship type 3, CSR, ESP, ShipRight (CM, ACS(B)), *IWS, LI, SPM4, +LMC, IGS, UMS. Descriptive Notes: COW (LR), ETA, ShipRight (BWMP(S, T), IHM, SERS, VECS, SCM)).
The vessel departed from shipyard on 9th March 2016 for bunkering and awaiting orders for the voyage.

SMC is pleased to report Launching Ceremony in Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Peoples Republic of China for m/v CONTAMINES, hull No.: H 1365, IMO No.: 9743277, the first unit from the series of 3 x 180,000 DWT Bulk Carriers ordered by ATLANTIC NO. 1 S.A.
Vessel’s principal particulars: LOA = 292.00 m, B = 45.00 m, D = 24.90 m, T d/s = 16.10/18.30 m. Propelled by MAN B&W 6G70ME-C (Mark 9.2) Tier II, Two stroke, Single acting, Crosshead, Turbocharged, Reversible Marine diesel engine with part load ECT and developing 12,598 KW x 69.6 rpm at CSR the vessel will operate at the speed of 14.8 knots. All vessels in the series are classed by American Bureau of Shipping and will be built to Marshall Islands flag requirements.
Classification notes: +A1 (E), Bulk Carrier, BC-A (Holds 2, 4, 6 & 8 may be empty), CSR, AB-CM, +AMS, +ACCU, RW, TCM, CPS, PMA, ESP, UWILD, BWT, GRAB [25], GP.
Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 30th April 2016.

SMC is pleased to report the Delivery in Huatai Heavy Industry Co. Ltd, Nantong, China: of MV “INTERLINK QUALITY”, Hull No. H0020, the fourth vessel in the series of 8 x 38,500 DWT Bulk Carriers ordered by Marine Capital Corporation, Bermuda.
Vessel’s principal particulars: LOA = 179.95 m, B = 32.00 m, D = 15.00 m, T d/s = 9.50 m/10.50 m. Propelled by MAN 5S50ME-B9.3-Tier II engine with Part Load tuning, EGB and developing 4575 KW x 89.9 rpm at NCR, the vessel will operate at a service speed of 13.70 knots. All vessels in the series are classed by Lloyd’s Register of Shipping and are built to Marshall Islands flag requirements.
Classification notes: LR +100A1 Bulk Carrier, BC-A, CSR, GRAB [20], Hold Nos. 2 & 4 may be empty, ESP, LI, Ship Right (CM, ACS (B,D)), Ice Class 1C FS, IWS, BWMP (F,T), ECO (P, BWT, EEDI, IHM), +LMC, UMS, SCM, SERS.
The vessel was delivered to the Owner on 01 Mar 2016.

SMC is pleased to report Delivery Ceremony in Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co., LTD. Ulsan Korea: Hull No. H.2535, the 5th unit from the series of 10 x 50,000 DWT Product/ Chemical tankers IMO Type II ordered by Oman Shipping Company S.A.O.C.
Vessel’s principal particulars: LOA = 183.0m, B = 32.2m, D = 19.1m, T d/s = 11.0/13.2m. Propelled by MAN B&W 6G50ME-B9.3 with EGB Low Load tuning and developing 5,344 KW x 82.7 RPM at NCR the vessel will operate at the speed of 14 knots. The vessel is classed by ABS and will be built to Marshall Islands flag requirements.
ABS Classification notes: +A1(E), Oil/Chemical Tanker, IMO Ship Type 2, ESP, +AMS, +ACCU, CSR, AB-CM, VEC-L, TCM, UWILD, SPMA, CPS, CRC, GP, BWT, PMA, CPP, POT, ENVIRO.

SMC is pleased to report Delivery Ceremony in Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co., LTD. Ulsan Korea: Hull No. H2534, the 4th unit from the series of 10 x 50,000 DWT Product/ Chemical tankers IMO Type II ordered by Oman Shipping Company S.A.O.C.
Vessel’s principal particulars: LOA = 183.0m, B = 32.2m, D = 19.1m, T d/s = 11.0/13.2m. Propelled by MAN B&W 6G50ME-B9.3 with EGB Low Load tuning and developing 5,344 KW x 82.7 RPM at NCR the vessel will operate at the speed of 14 knots. The vessel is classed by Lloyd’s Register and will be built to Marshall Islands flag requirements.
Lloyd’s Register Classification notes: +100A1, Double Hull Oil and Chemical Tanker, Ship Type 2, CSR, ESP, ShipRight(ACS(B), CM), *IWS, LI, ECO(BWT, IHM, P, VECS–L), SPM4, +LMC, UMS with descriptive notes “part Higher Tensile Steel, ShipRight (SERS, SCM).

SMC is pleased to report Ship Erection starting in M/s. Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding Co. Ltd, China: of mv ” INTERLINK FORTUITY”, Hull No. TK1017, the tenth 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).
Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 20th Jan 2017.

SMC is pleased to report Ship Delivery in M/s. Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding Co. Ltd, China: of mv ” INTERLINK TENACITY”, Hull No. TK1013, the sixth 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 18th July 2015. The Ship launched on 19th Sept 2015 and the sea trial completed successfully on 03rd Dec 2015. BSM, HK took delivery of ship after Delivery Signing Ceremony on 19th Jan 2016 which is attended by Class Surveyors, SMC Site Team and Shipyard representatives.”
The ship sailed out from shipyard at 1312 hrs (LT) on 19 Jan 2016.

SMC is pleased to report KEEL LAYING Ceremony in MAIZURU Shipyard Japan Marine United Corporation, Japan: of Hull No. S5082, the Second unit from the series of 2 x 82,000 DWT Bulk Carriers ordered by RB Shipping Ltd.
Vessel’s principal particulars: LOA = 229.0m, B = 32.26m, D = 20.0m, T d/s = 12.2/14.45m. Propelled by MAN B&W 6S60ME-C8.2 and developing 7,100 KW x 80.3 rpm at NCR the vessel will operate at the speed of 14.5 knots. All vessels in the series are classed by Bureau VERITAS and will be built to Marshall Islands flag requirements.
Classification notes: Bureau VERITAS, I +HULL +MACH Bulk Carrier CSR CPS (WBT) BC-A (holds 2, 4, 6 may be empty) ESP GRAB [20] Unrestricted navigation +VeriSTAR-HULL +AUT-UMS MON-SHAFT BWT GREEN PASSPORT INWATERSURVEY”.
Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for end of May 2016 according to contract.

SMC is pleased to report Ship Launching in M/s. Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding Co. Ltd, China: of mv ” INTERLINK CAPACITY”, Hull No. TK1015, the nineth 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).
Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 15th May 2016.