Recently, SUMEC Marine Co., Ltd. (“SUMEC Marine”), a subsidiary company of SUMEC Co., Ltd. (“SUMEC”), successfully delivered the first CROWN 63, a new ship model, to CDB Leasing Co., Ltd. (“CDB Leasing”). This delivery marks the completion of 10 vessel deliveries by SUMEC Marine this year.
CROWN63 3.0
The CROWN series bulk carriers are the flagship products of the SUMEC Marine, featuring proprietary intellectual property rights and high construction standards. They have earned a strong reputation in the industry for their remarkable attributes of environmental friendliness, energy efficiency, and intelligence. Therefore, they are highly favored by shipowners worldwide.
The ship that SUMEC Marine built for CDB Leasing is CROWN63 3.0, a new version of the CROWN63 model. This new version has undergone various upgrades and demonstrates superior performance in multiple aspects:
Upgraded Indicators
This new ship model exhibits notable improvements in key indicators, including cargo capacity, speed, and fuel consumption, and it meets the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) Phase 3 requirements set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Tier 3 emission standards.
Excellent Design
The ship model incorporates green concepts and features an optimized hull design, further enhancing energy efficiency and reducing fuel consumption.
Comprehensive Configurations
Through continuous advancement in product series configuration, this new model is given a wide range of configuration options such as low-resistance coatings, desulfurization towers, high-voltage shore power systems, and ship intelligence systems, catering to the diverse shipping requirements of different shipowners in various scenarios.
During the 5-year collaboration between SUMEC Marine and CDB Leasing, a total of 40 vessels from the CROWN series have been successfully built. Shipowners have expressed their confidence that the CROWN63 3.0 model will further strengthen the fleet of CDB Leasing, contributing significantly to the company’s ship leasing operations. They look forward to deepening their partnership with SUMEC Marine and working together for mutual success in the future.
SUMEC Marine is dedicated to the development and construction of energy-efficient and eco-friendly ship models that meet international standards. The company strives to fulfill the diverse requirements of global customers while implementing a development strategy centered around product branding, brand series development, and product series configuration, thus further enhancing its core competence in the shipbuilding market. Currently, SUMEC Marine has a backlog of 47 orders for the CROWN63 3.0, with delivery scheduled until the second half of 2026.
In the future, SUMEC will maintain its focus on equipment manufacturing and supply chain integration services. Staying committed to the path of green development and a differentiation competitive strategy, SUMEC will strive to achieve product innovation and upgrades with high quality and standards. Efforts will be also made to strengthen market expansion and enhance core competence, and collaborate with high-quality customers, both domestically and internationally, to create a promising future.
Post time: Aug-17-2023