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SMC is delighted to announce the Delivery for a 64,000 DWT bulk carrier [OBE ODYSSEY] under its supervision at Nantong COSCO and Kawasaki Ship Building Company, China. This is the first vessel in a series of two ordered by OBE Ship Management Company. Dubai, UAE.

The vessel will be classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai [NK] and built to Panama flag requirements.

SMC is delighted to announce the Delivery/Naming Ceremony for a 62,000DWT heavy-lift multi-purpose vessel [TAI FU] under its supervision at CSSC Chengxi Shipyard (Yangzhou), China. This is the sixth vessel in a series of twelve ordered by Bank of Communications Financials Leasing Co., Ltd, China.

The vessel will be classed by CCS and built to Liberia flag requirements.

SMC is delighted to announce the Delivery Ceremony for a 696 TEU container vessel [SINAR PANGKALAN SUSU] under its supervision at Xinle Shipyard, China. This is the third vessel in a series of four ordered by PT Perusahaan Pelayaran Nusantara Panurjwan, Indonesia.

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

On November 22-23, 2024, SMC conducted a comprehensive Site Manager training course in Shanghai. The training was attended by site managers, deputy site managers, and senior supervisors from project site offices across China. Additionally, staff from the technical department at the Shanghai headquarters participated in discussions and sessions.

The training commenced with an opening address by Technical Director Mr. Adinarayana Moka, who extended a warm welcome to all attendees and encouraged active engagement with the training material. The curriculum encompassed over 25 topics and included three case studies, with a primary focus on HSE, use of PAL-NB, technical, operational, human resources and site management.

This training session provided a valuable platform for participants to share their experiences, discuss operational challenges, and explore potential solutions. The collaborative environment facilitated the exchange of knowledge and ideas, contributing to the professional development of all attendees.

The two-day training fostered networking opportunities and encouraged brainstorming for problem identification and resolution.

SMC is delighted to announce the Keel Laying Ceremony for a Commissioning Service Operation Vessel, (Hull No. NB 974) under its supervision at VARD Vung Tau, Vietnam.

The vessel will be classed by Det Norske Veritas and built to Isle of Man flag requirements. The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 17 April 2026.

SMC is delighted to announce Keel Laying Ceremony for a 62,000DWT heavy-lift multi-purpose vessel (Hull No. CX9610) under its supervision at CSSC Chengxi Shipyard (Yangzhou), China. This is the tenth vessel in a series of twelve ordered by Bank of Communications Financials Leasing Co., Ltd, China.

The vessel will be classed by CCS and built to Liberia flag requirements. The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 15 April 2025.

SMC is delighted to announce the Delivery for a 174,000 m³ LNG carrier [Orion Sinead] under its supervision at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Korea. This is the fifth vessel in a series of seven ordered by Global Meridian Holdings Limited.

The vessel will be classed by DNV and built to Republic of Liberia flag requirements.

SMC is delighted to announce the Undocking of a 200 PAX luxury adventure passenger ship (Hull No. C020) under its supervision at West Sea Shipyard, Portugal. This is the fifth vessel in a series of six ordered by Mystic Cruises S.A., Portugal.

The vessel will be classed by Bureau Veritas (BV) and built to Portuguese flag requirements. The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 28 November 2025.

SMC is delighted to announce the Launching for a 174,000 m³ LNG carrier (Hull No. HN3320) under its supervision at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Korea. This is the sixth vessel in a series of seven ordered by Global Meridian Holdings Limited.

The vessel will be classed by DNV and built to Republic of Liberia flag requirements. The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 27 June 2025.

SMC is pleased to announce Keel Laying of Heavy Lift Vessel (length and beam – 167.6 x 26 m), Hull No. VZJ449-2302 (TBN “ROTRA HORIZON”) at Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard, China. This is the second vessel in a series of two vessels ordered by Concordia Damen – Amasus.

The vessel classed by Rina and complying to Dutch flag requirements is scheduled to be delivered in 2025.