Posts by Morné
2023 Marine Money award won by ABN AMRO for work with Eureka Shipping
We are pleased to report that the Marine Money – Private Placement Debt Deal of the Year Award for 2023 was awarded to ABN AMRO for their work with Eureka Shipping arranging the funding of a cement carrier currently under construction. Award winners were invited to New York where Eureka Shipping, a joint venture between SMT Shipping and…
Transshipment Fleet Expanded with Purchase of Barge Crane
SMT Shipping has extended its transshipment capacity with the purchase of a floating crane barge. The fast and robust 36 T Figee Lemniscate crane is built for continuous bulk transfer with a high cycle time. The crane is being completely refurbished and equipped with a new 7-person accommodation unit. With this acquisition, we will significantly…
OPAP Limassol Marathon
Marathons and running events have become very popular worldwide for reasons of both sport and fundraising, and that is also true of Cyprus, where the OPAP Limassol Marathon took place on 13/14 April 2024. SMT Shipping is proud to be a sponsor of the OPAP Limassol Marathon for the second year in a row and…
Eureka Shipping Announces Construction of New Cutting-Edge Cement Carrier for Great Lakes Trade
Limassol, 12 April 2024 – Eureka Shipping, a leading provider of sustainable, high-efficiency cement carrier services jointly owned by SMT Shipping and The CSL Group, is pleased to announce the construction of a state-of-art mechanical/pneumatic cement ship destined for operation in the Great Lakes. The cutting-edge vessel with a deadweight of 12,500 metric tonnes, is…
ISM Management Review Conference
Members of various SMT departments convened in Sopot, Poland, on March 7th and 8th, 2024, for an ISM Management Review Conference aimed at fortifying our commitment to safe operational excellence. The event, marked by insightful discussions and strategic goal setting, is in line with the unwavering commitment to achieving our safety objectives. One of the important agendas…
SMT joins MACN
SMT Shipping is proud to announce its membership of the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN). MACN is a global business network working towards the vision of a maritime industry free of corruption that enables fair trade to the benefit of society at large. Since its establishment in 2011 it has grown to include over 190 companies.…
SUNNANVIK/VentoFoil
SMT Shipping is proud to be an early adopter of the groundbreaking propulsion system known as VentoFoil, developed by the Dutch company eConowind. This innovative solution has been successfully installed on the SUNNANVIK, a cement carrier owned by Eureka Shipping—a joint venture between SMT Shipping and CSL. VentoFoil incorporates flexible, vertical wing-shaped elements that effectively…
SMT/NIBC Interview
SMT Shipping is delighted to have participated in an interview with NIBC, a leading bank specializing in serving entrepreneurial businesses and financial institutions. With their extensive expertise across various industries, including shipping, NIBC has established itself as a trusted partner for SMT Shipping when seeking opportunities for growth. The interview with Marcel Heijnsbroek, CFO, provides…