SMC News

Launching of 37k BC at DSIC

SMC is pleased to announce Launching of 37,000 DWT lakemax general cargo, Hull No. BC37K-1 at DSIC Shanhaiguan Shipbuilding Industry, China. This is the first vessel in a series of eight vessels ordered by Polsteam, Poland.

The vessel will be classed by LR and built to Malta flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 18 December, 2023.

SMC Mumbai team moves to new office

We are pleased to announce that our Plan Approval Centre in India was relocated to a new office on October 3, 2023. This new and improved workspace locates at B-604 Delphi, Orchard Avenue, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, 400076, Mumbai, India, allows us to further strengthen performance and capacity of our team there.

Mumbai Plan Approval Center, established by SMC’s Technical Director
Mr. Adinarayana Moka earlier this year, serves as a satellite hub to SMC Shanghai head office to boost company capability and capacity for provision of technical consultancy (review and negotiation of vessels’ Technical Specification, Makers List and General Arrangement) and plan approval for newbuilding, conversion, retrofit projects. Setting up Plan Approval Center is one of the measures we take to ensure service quality and meeting current industry expectations, as well as economically competitive. Our commitment to continuously delivering the best possible services to all clients remains strong.

Warm congratulations to our colleague Mr. Govind as begin a beautiful chapter of his life

Schulte Marine Concept extends warm congratulations to our colleague Mr. Govind and Ms. Veena as they begin a beautiful chapter of his life.

The wedding was held in Traditional Hindu wedding style at Kollam city, in Kerala, India on August 28, 2023. For this special and auspicious moment, SMC team wishes Mr. Govind and Ms. Veena best wishes for a love-filled the most beautiful and adventurous journey of life.

Being married is like any other job; it helps if you like your boss!

Mr. Govind R.S., naval architect, has joined SMC plan approval team on May 2,2023. Prior to that he worked with Indian Registered of Shipping. The bride Ms. Veena Sajith completed Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Master of Arts (MA) in English Literature and has been pursuing a career in teaching.

Groom Mr. Govind R.S. and Bride Ms. Veena Sajish

Delivery of 7,000 TEU container at SWS

SMC is pleased to announce Delivery of 7,000 TEU container vessel, Hull No. H1557 at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, China. This is the 9th vessel in a series of 12 x 7,000 TEU vessels ordered by Sea Consortium Pte. Ltd., Singapore.

The vessel has been classed by ABS and built to Singapore flag requirements.

Keel Laying of 62k MPV at CXS

SMC is pleased to announce Keel Laying of 62,000 DWT multi-purpose vessel, Hull No. CX9601 at CSSC Chenxi Shipyard (Yangzhou), China. This is the first vessel in a series of 12 x 62,000 DWT MPV vessels ordered by Bank of Communications Financials Leasing, China.

The vessel will be classed by DNV and built to Liberia flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 7 April, 2024.

Keel Laying of 65k BC at SHGSIC

SMC is pleased to announce Keel Laying of 65,000 DWT bulk carrier, Hull No.B65K-2 at Shanhaiguan Shipyard, China. This is the second vessel in a series of ten vessels ordered by CITIC Financial Leasing, China.

The vessel will be classed by CCS and built to Chinese flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 16 April, 2024.

Keel Laying of 350 FT self-elevating unit at CMJL(WH)

SMC is pleased to announce Keel Laying of 350 FT self-elevating unit, Hull No. HKWZ1616 at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai), China. This is the second vessel in a series of 4 x 350 FT SEU ordered by Hamilton Offshore Service Pte. Ltd., Singapore.

The vessel will be classed by ABS and built to Panama flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 12 April, 2024.

Delivery of 7,000 TEU container at SWS

SMC is pleased to announce Delivery of 7,000 TEU container vessel, Hull No. H1556 at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, China. This is the 8th vessel in a series of 12 x 7,000 TEU vessels ordered by Sea Consortium Pte. Ltd., Singapore.

The vessel has been classed by ABS and built to Singapore flag requirements.

Keel Laying of 63.5k BC at CXS

SMC is pleased to announce Keel Laying of 63,500 DWT bulk carrier, Hull No. CX0669 at Cheng xi Shipbuilding, China. This is the third vessel in a series of eight vessels ordered by Huaxia Financial Leasing Co., Ltd, China.

The vessel will be classed by ABS and built to the flag of Marshall Islands, scheduled to be delivered on 17 January, 2024.

Launching of 63.6k BC at COSCO (Zhoushan)

SMC is pleased to announce Launching of 63,600 DWT bulk carrier, Hull No. N1088 at COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Zhoushan), China. This is the third vessel in a series of eight vessels ordered by Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. Shanghai, China.

The vessel will be classed by ABS and built to Marshall flag requirements, scheduled to be delivered on 15 December, 2023.