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SMC is pleased to report delivery in STX Offshore & Shipbuilding, Korea: of mv ”ZOE SCHULTE”, Hull No. S4032, the second unit from the series of 6 x 12 000 m3 ethylene/LPG/NH3/VCM gas carrier ordered by Bernhard Schulte.
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 Isle of Man 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 was on 03rd June 2015.

SMC is pleased to report Delivery in Beihai Shipbuilding & Heavy Engineering Co Ltd, Qingdao, PRC: of mv “Stella Laura”, Hull No. BC18.0-56, the first unit from the series of 2 x 180,000DWT Bulk Carriers ordered by Ever Stella Shipping Investment Limited.
Vessel’s principal particulars: LOA = 295.0m, B = 46.0m, D = 24.8m, Draft (d/s) = 16.5m/18.1m. Propelled by MAN B&W 6G70ME-C9.2 TIER II part load – ECT and developing SMCR 14,875kW at 70.5rpm or CSR 11,900kW at 65.4rpm the vessel will operate at the speed of 14.5 knots. Both vessels in the series are classed by China Classification Society and will be built to Singapore flag requirements.
Classification notes: CSA, Bulk Carrier, CSR, BC-A, Hold Nos. 2, 4, 6, 8 may be empty, Strengthened for heavy cargoes, Grab (25), ESP, In-water survey, FTP, BWMP(MEPC.127(53)), Loading Computer(S,I,G), PSPC(B), CSM, AUT-O, SCM, PMS.
Delivery of the vessel was on 2nd June 2015.

SMC is pleased to report the Delivery in Huatai Heavy Industry Co. Ltd, Nantong, China: of MV “INTERLINK ABILITY”, Hull No. H0017, the first vessel in the series of 8 x 38,500 DWT Bulk Carriers ordered by Interlink Maritime Corp., 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 29 May 2015.

SMC is pleased to report Keel Laying ceremony in Sungdong Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co., Ltd., South-Korea: of M/T “Njord Knut”, Hull No. S3090. This is the fifth Keel Laying from the series of 6 x 50,000 DWT Product/ Chemical tanker (IMO Type: II) ordered by Breakwater Capital.
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 will be 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’s launching is scheduled for 23rd September 2015 and delivery by 07th December 2015.

SMC is pleased to report Delivery of mv ”Melchior Schulte”in Yangfan Group Co., Ltd, Zhejiang East Coast Shipyard, China , Hull No. 2295, the third unit from the series of 12 x 2,345 TEU container vessels ordered jointly by B.Schulte and J.P.Morgan. Vessel’s principal particulars: LOA = 189.0m, B = 30.4m, D = 16.9m, T d/s = 8.5/10.5m. Propelled by main engine MAN B&W 6G60ME-C9.2 Tier II, 12,832KW x 97rpm at NCR the vessel will operate at the speed of 18.85 knots. From H2297 to H2300 are dual class by LR and CCS and all other vessels in the series are classed by Lloyd’s Register .All 12 vessels will be built to Singapore flag requirements.
Classification notes: LR +100A1 Container Ship, Ship Right (SDA, FDA plus(25 N/A), ACS(B), CM), LI, *IWS, ECO (IHM, EEDI-3), +LMC, UMS, NAV1, Descriptive Notes: ShipRight(SCM, SERS, (BWMP(T)).
The vessel was named on 12th February.2015 by Ms.Inge Hermine Weenink
The vessel was delivered on 25th May. 2015.

SMC is pleased to report Keel Laying Ceremony in Zhejiang Zhengzhou Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., China for M/V ”Interlink Affinity”, Hull No. ZZ056, the first unit from the series of 5 x 39,000 dwt Open Hatch Bulk Carriers ordered by Interlink Maritime Corporation, Bermuda
Vessel’s principal particulars: LOA = 179.90m, B = 30m, D = 14.80m, Td/s = 9.50/10.60m. Propelled by one MAN B&W 5S50ME-B9.2 developing 4,810 kW x 91.7 rpm at NCR, the vessel will operate at the speed of about 14 knots.
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, {HOLDS Nos. 2 & 4 MAY BE EMPTY}, ICE CLASS 1C, GRAB[25], ESP, *IWS, LI, ECO, SHIPRIGHT (ACS(B,D),CM), with the descriptive notes: “SHIPRIGHT (SCM,BWMP(F+S), SERS, IHM” + LCM, UMS
She will be launched on August 8th, 2015.
Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for November 21st, 2015.

SMC is pleased to report Steel Cutting Ceremony in Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co., LTD. Ulsan Korea: Hull No. H2535, 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.
Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 31st December 2015.

SMC is pleased to report a Delivery Ceremony in Jiangsu Yizheng Jinling Shipyard, China: of mv ”AD ASTRA”, Hull No. JLZ8130403, the first unit from the series of 4x 81,600 DWT Bulk Carrier ordered by Transocean Maritime Agencies.
Vessel’s principal particulars: LOA = 229.00m, B = 32.26m, D = 20.05m, T d/s = 12.20/14.45m. Propelled by MAN B&W 6S60ME-C8.2-TII engine and developing 7,110 kW ×81.9rpm at CSR the vessel will operate at the speed of 14.2 knots. All vessels in the series are classed by DNV and will be built to Marshall Island flag requirements.
Classification notes:+1A1 BULK CARRIER, ,BC-A,GRAB(20),CSR,CARGO HOLD NO.2,4&6 may be empty,ESP,BIS,BWM-E(F),COAT-PSPC(B),DG-B,E0,TMON).
Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 16th April 2015.

SMC is pleased to report the Delivery Signing held on 12th May 2015 at HHIC-Phil. INC.: of MV ”Maersk Tema”, Hull No. P-0119, the Tenth (last) unit from the series of 5,400 TEU Class Container Vessel ordered by Wide Juliet Ltd. Majuro, Marshall Islands.
Vessel’s principal particulars: LOA = 255.0m, B = 37.3m, D = 22.0m, T d/s = 11.0/13.3m. Propelled by HYUNDAI MAN B&W 1 X MAN-B&W 6G80ME-C9.2 and developing 22,212KW X 69.5 rpm at NCR the vessel will operate at the speed of 21.5 knots. All vessels in the series are classed by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and have been built to Marshall Island flag requirements.
A simple Naming Ceremony for M.V. Maersk Tema was held on board the vessel on 13th May 2015 at HHIC-Phil. INC. and was attended by Mr. Simon Wade of Starboard Ventures, Mr. Ashoke Dey of Schulte Marine Concept, Site Team Members, Superintendent and Ship’s crew and various officials from Shipyard.
M.V. Maersk Tema sailed out for Maiden Voyage on 16th May 2015.

SMC is pleased to report Ship Erection starting in M/s. Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding Co. Ltd, China: of mv ” INTERLINK PRIORITY”, Hull No. TK1021, the fifth 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 31st Aug 2015.