SMC 新闻

SMC is pleased to report delivery and departure in Nanjing Dongze Shipyard CO., LTD, Chinaa: of mv “SPIL HAYU”, Hull No. DZ-55, the forth unit from the series of 4 x 900 TEU Container Carrier ordered by Asia Pacific Shipmanagement Pte Ltd.

All vessels in the series are classed by CCS and build to Indonesia flag requirements.

Classification notes: CCS, CSAD Container Ship; Great Costal Service; Loading Computer (S,I); In-Water Survey; CSMD MCC.

Vessel departure on 29th August 2017.

SMC is pleased to report Steel cutting in BSIC Shipyard, Qingdao, China of Hull No. FDD70K-01, 1 x 70.000 long ton Floating Dry dock, ordered by Huntington Ingalls Incorporated, USA.

The dock is designed by HEGER USA, who specialize in design of dry docks, with a lifting capacity 70,000 long ton and consists of 3 sections. The dock has been fitted with 20 high capacity de-watering submerged electric pumps which limits dewatering time to 180 minutes with a 70,000 LT vessel on dock. The time required to flood the dock to maximum submergence is 180 minutes with a 70,000 LT vessel on dock and the time required to transfer a 60,000 LT vessel from shore on to the dock is 120 minutes. Two on-board diesel generators provide the primary source of electric power, with a seperate shore side electric power connections while dry dock at shore and generators are not operating. Major machinery and equipment are in port side wing and a wing wall crane on wing deck. The starboard side wings are removable to allow launching and retrieving the docked vessel.

The Floating Dry Dock is classed by ABS. The delivery has been scheduled to carry out on 15 March 2019 and it will be transported by a heavy lift carrier from China to Pascagoula, Mississippi, USA.

Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipyard issued an honorary certificate to SMC site office for the contributions that SMC site office had suggested in improving their building technology during construction of VLOCs for China Merchant as following:

• Improve type of “start and end welding template” for improve quality and save cost.
• New WPS of EGW for 75 degree, improve quality and save welding time.
• Improve pipe surface treatment technical, this item is in the progress.
• Some detail design improve for save cost.

SMC is pleased to report Delivery Ceremony in Zhejiang East Coast Shipbuilding Co., Ltd, China (Yangfan Shipyard): of mv “Mimmi Schulte”, Hull No.CV23H BS09, the ninth unit from the series of 12 x 2339 TEU Container carrier ordered by Bernard Schulte & J.P.Morgan. Vessel’s principal particulars: LOA = 188.85m, B = 30.4m, D = 16.9m, T d/s = 8.50/10.5m. Propelled by MAN B&W 6G60ME-C9.2 Tier II and developing 11,556KW x 93.7 rpm at NCR the vessel will operate at the speed of 18.93 knots. All vessels in the series are classed by Lloyd’s Register and 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)) Vessel supervision was taken over by SMC at the start of construction schedule – on 5th of May 2015.

Following are milestone points

1) Steel cutting – 5th May 2015

2) Keel Laying – 11th Jan. 2016

3) Launching – 5th March 2017

4) Sea Trial – 21st to 24th July 2017

5) Delivery – 9th August 2017

SMC is pleased to report Ship Delivery in M/s. Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding Co. Ltd, China: of mv “INTERLINK SOLIDITY”, Hull No. TK1019, the twelfth unit from the series of 13 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 22nd April 2014 followed by the erection starting in slipway on 15th Feb 2017. The Ship launched on 05th May 2017 and the sea trial completed successfully on 23rd July 2017. BSM, HK took delivery of ship after Delivery Signing Ceremony on 08th Aug 2017 which is attended by Class Surveyors, SMC Site Team and Shipyard representatives.”

The ship is scheduled to sail out from shipyard on 10th Aug 2017 morning.

SMC is pleased to report Ship Launching in M/s. 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.

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 Nov 2017.

We take pleasure in announcing that Steve Nolan has been promoted to the position of Technical Director at Schulte Marine Concept. The appointment comes as the recognition of Steve’s experience and knowledge, uncompromised commitment and dedication to company, recognition and promotion of corporate culture, fantastic team work spirit, mentoring and coaching attitude, implausible performance capacity and capability, …, all very rare commodities in this world.

SMC is pleased to report Launching Ceremony in Zhejiang East Coast Shipbuilding Co., Ltd, China (Yangfan Shipyard): of mv “Molly Schulte”, Hull No.CV23H BS10, the tenth unit from the series of 12 x 2339 TEU Container carrier ordered by Bernard Schulte & J.P Morgan.

Vessel’s principal particulars: LOA = 188.85m, B = 30.4m, D = 16.9m, T d/s = 8.50/10.5m. Propelled by MAN B&W 6G60ME-C9.2 Tier II and developing 11,556KW x 93.7 rpm at NCR the vessel will operate at the speed of 18.93 knots. All vessels in the series are classed by Lloyd’s Register and will be built to Singapore flag requirements.

Classification notes: “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)).

Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for end of Sept 2017.

SMC is pleased to report Keel laying 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.

Vessel’s principal particulars: LOA = 362.0m, B = 65m, D = 30.4m, T d/s = 23m. Propelled by MAN B&W 7G80ME-C9.5 With Low Load EGB TII and developing 20,570 KW x 54.9 rpm at NCR the vessel will operate at the speed of 14.5 knots. All vessels in the series are classed by DNV-GL & CCS and will be built to Hongkong flag requirements.

Classification notes: 1A1 Ore Carrier NAUTICUS (Newbuilding) CSA-2 IB-3 NAUT-OC EO TMON BIS Gas ready (D,S, MEc,) BWM-E(s) COAT-PSPC(B,D) EL-2 HMON(G4, C1, W1, O1, A1, S1, E1) SHORE POWER BWM(T) CLEAN OPP-F.

Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 10th March 2018.

SMC is pleased to report Ship Delivery in M/s. Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding Co. Ltd, China: of mv “INTERLINK NOBILITY”, Hull No. TK1018, the eleventh unit from the series of 13 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 22nd April 2014 followed by the erection starting in slipway on 25th July 2016. The Ship launched on 18th Oct 2016 and the sea trial completed successfully on 10th June 2017. BSM, HK took delivery of ship after Delivery Signing Ceremony on 22nd June 2017 which is attended by Ship Owners, Class Surveyors, SMC and Shipyard representatives.”

The ship is scheduled to sail out from shipyard on 23rd June 2017. Will send more photos by separate emails tomorrow.