SUMEC's affiliated shipping company, SUMEC Marine Co., Ltd., has recently secured a new shipbuilding contract with Japanese shipowner Kasuga Shipping Co., Ltd. for two Crown 63 3.0 bulk carriers. At the same time, the Crown 63 3.0 vessel "Dubai Nature", built for a UAE-based shipowner, was officially named and delivered.

This marks the second collaboration between Kasuga Shipping and SUMEC after a one-year hiatus, further reinforcing the market presence of the "Crown" series. It also injects renewed momentum into the global newbuilding market. SUMEC Marine continues to align with green and smart shipping trends by upgrading product iterations, reducing ship life-cycle operating costs, and supporting customers in enhancing their competitiveness amid global decarbonization efforts.

SUMEC Marine and Kasuga Shipping sign a shipbuilding contract. [Photo/SUMEC]

The "Dubai Nature" is the second of six vessels ordered by the same shipowner. It meets EEDI Phase 3 energy efficiency standards and complies with Tier III environmental protection requirements. The cargo hold has been specially reinforced for transporting steel and heavy coil steel, while maintaining excellent fuel efficiency to help minimize operating costs.

The naming and delivery ceremony of "Dubai Nature" [Photo/SUMEC]

As SUMEC Marine's flagship product, the Crown 63 3.0 boasts independent intellectual property rights, high construction standards, and advanced design features. The optimized hull design enhances its performance in terms of environmental sustainability, energy savings, and intelligent operation. These qualities have earned the Crown series a strong reputation among global shipowners.

SUMEC's ships [Photo/SUMEC]

Looking ahead, SUMEC will continue promoting green development, focusing on high-end equipment manufacturing, and strengthening its "shipbuilding + shipping" dual-solution model. By accelerating the development of breakthrough technologies, SUMEC aims to create greater value for global partners and contribute meaningfully to building China into a maritime power.