SMC News

SMC’s parent company Bernhard Schulte held ‘Bernhard Schulte Shipping Day’ on 7th February, 2018 at the Kerry Hotel in Shanghai.

The half-day seminar was very successful and covered some of the latest important industry topics for owners. The event attracted 170 participants, including customers and business partners of the Schulte Group, such as key representatives from COSCO Shipping, SUMEC, Xin Yuan Enterprises Group, Sinosure Liaoning, Changhang International, IMC Group, Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard, the Vice President of China Merchant Shipping as well as financial institutions. Further, the event was attended by Ian Beveridge, Schulte Group CEO, Tobias Pinker, BS CFO, Sebastian von Hardenberg, BSM CFO, David Furnival, BSM COO, as well as senior members of BS, BS Offshore, the Cruise Division, BSM India, BSM China and SMC.

All participants were welcomed by Ian Beveridge, followed by a speech held by guest speakers from the Shanghai Regional Ports Management Committee, Export-Import Bank of China, China State Shipbuilding Corporation and Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre – Asia.

Moka Adinarayana, Project Manager of SMC, shared shipbuilding challenges on VLOC newbuilding, followed by Sanjeev Sharma, Managing Director of BSM India, who presented operational challenges. Besides, Sankar Ragavan, Schulte Group CDO, presented new digitalisation trends in shipping; David Furnival, introduced current BS projects in LNG Bunkering; and Martin Springer, Managing Director of Cruise Division, gave an overview on cruise ship operations and opportunities.

The presentations concluded with a panel discussion moderated by Ben Padilla, BS Senior Manager, where key representatives from financial institutions, such as the Bank of China and the Shipping Finance Centre, China discussed about the role of the financial owner in the shipping industry.

At the end of the seminar all participants had the opportunity to network over a cocktail and dinner session.

SMC is pleased to report Keel Laying in West Sea shipyard Portugal of Luxury Explorer Passenger Vessel Hull No. C010, ordered by Mystic Cruises S.A.

Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 30 November 2018.

SMC is pleased to report Launching of Hull number SN2149 in Samsung Heavy Industries, Korea.

Hull No. SN2149 is the second unit from the series of 3 x 174,000 m3 LNG Carriers ordered by Mitsui & Co. Ltd. with Site Supervision by SMC.

Vessels are fitted with GTT Mk 3 Flex Cargo Containment System. Main Engines and Generator Engines are dual fuel using cargo Boil Off Gas as primary fuel source.

Sea Trials are scheduled for early October 2018 followed by Gas Trials starting late October completing early November 2018. Vessel is scheduled for delivery November 30th, 2018.

SMC has signed an agreement to provide plan approval and onsite supervision for two 55,600 DWT chemical tankers with Hong Kong owner Kerrison International Shipping. Construction will take place at CSSC Chengxi, a Chinese shipyard, by end of 2018, with deliveries expected in December 2020. The shipbuilding agreement between Kerrison and Chengxi includes the option for an additional two vessels.

Kerrison International Shipping currently has three bulk carriers under their fleet and three chemical tankers under construction.

Dear Business Partners,

At this joyous time of year, the team at Schulte Marine Concept would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to our clients and partners who have helped to shape our business.

It has been an honor and a pleasure to work with you this year and we thank you for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to continued cooperation with you in the coming year!

We wish you and all your co-workers, family, and friends a very happy festive season and a prosperous 2018!
From the Management of Schulte Marine Concept

SMC is pleased to report that we have provided pre-purchase inspection for a buyer from Caribbean Islands of a catamaran ropax with Original capacity of 672 passenger. The ferry was built at Guangdong Bonny Fair Heavy Industry, China and was not accepted by its original owner before delivery. SMC sent three technical experts carrying out onboard inspection and attendance to the second sea trial. A technical report in respect of evaluation of the vessel for second-hand sale was then submitted to the Clients.

After mutually agreed between the Buyer and the Yard, the ferry was purchased by the buyer and with modifications delivered to the Caribbean.

SMC is pleased to report launching in Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., China: of mv “PACIFIC UNITY”, Hull No. H1445, the first 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 18th March 2018.

SMC is pleased to report ship delivery in Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding Co. Ltd, China: of mv ” INTERLINK CELERITY”, Hull No. TK1022, the thirteenth unit from the series of 13 X GREEN DOLPHIN 38,800 DWT Bulk Carriers ordered by Marine Capital Corporation, Bermuda.

Understand that the Ship is scheduled to sail out by 23rd Nov 2017.

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.