No. 400 Apr. - May. 2020

Sanoyas Shipbuilding Corp. delivers FERRY I to domestic owner

Sanoyas Shipbuilding Corporation delivered FERRY Ito Nankai Ferry Co., Ltd. on December 3, 2019. TheFerryI is a 2,800GT passenger/car ferry which canaccommodate 427 passengers normally or 546 passengers in thehigh season, and load 37 trucks.
The FERRY I was built as the replacement for theFERRY TSURUGI, which engaged in the regular service
between Wakayama Port and Tokushima Port, and entered service in December 15, 2019. The vessel is named
Ferry I based on the three key words of “I: myself,” “Ai:love in Japanese,” and “Ai-zome: indigo dyeing that is afamous product of Tokushima in Japanese.”
The propulsion system uses two engines and two propellers, the biaxial stern catamaran hull shape provides
energy saving performance, and the combined control of
the controllable pitch propellers, flap rudders, and bow
thruster allows safe passage, and easy berthing andunberthing.
The vessel has an upper navigation deck, A-deck, passenger deck, and lower car deck. A lift equipped on thestarboard side enables passengers to easily access the passenger deck from the car deck. LED lighting is adopted in
the passenger accommodation, crew accommodation, cardeck, engine room, and elsewhere to reduce energy consumption.
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For passenger comfort, many facilities are equipped suchas first class seats (green seats), seating mat areas, a nursing
room, driver area with shower, seats with lighting andAC100V outlets for business persons, and an observation
deck providing great views of the Kii Channel. The antirolling tank installed in the funnels stabilizes the rollingof the vessel and provides a comfortable trip. In addition,
various activities to entertain customers such as heartmarks, the symbol mark of the vessel, are scattered about
the vessel for a quest activity, and a replica steering wheel
provides an “Instagrammable” photo spot on the deck.
Car roll-on/roll-off ramp doors are provided at the bowand stern. The car deck has 4.3m height for loading highcube container trailers. The Ferry I is expected to promote
domestic marine traffic by carrying many passengers
and vehicles.
Principal particulars
Owner:Nankai Ferry Co., Ltd.
Hull No.:
1369
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 108.01m x 17.50m x 6.10m x 4.40m
GT (JG):
2,825
Loading capacity:
427 passengers and 37 trucks
Speed, service:
about 18.4kt
Registry: Japan (Port of Wakayama, Wakayama pref.)
Delivery:
December 3, 2019
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No. 400 Apr. - May. 2020 Page 2

NAMURA builds LNG-fueled large coal carrier

Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. hasentered into a letter of intent with
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) forthe construction of a newly developed
95,000DWT type large coal carrier
which is the world’s first driven by
LNG fuel. The vessel will be operatedby MOL in the import of coal to thecoal-fired power plants of Kyushu
Electric Power Co., Inc.
The use of LNG as fuel is expected
to virtually eliminate SOx emissions
and reduce NOx emissions, as well asreduce CO2 emissions, in comparison
with conventional marine fuels.
The vessel will be designed with thefollowing features. LNG can be used
to power the main engine, main diesel generator and auxiliary boiler. Further improvement of propulsion performance and fuel saving can beachieved with the adoption of Namura
energy saving devices. EEDI Phase 3
is satisfied by the primary fuel change
to LNG.
The LNG fuel tank has been arranged above the aft mooring deck tomaintain operability of cargo loading/unloading. The vessel has sufficientcargo hold capacity for coal transport.
Two pairs of slop tanks are provided
around the midships and cargo partaft for appropriate management anddischarge of rain water and waterused for cleaning cargo holds.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B (mld.): abt.235m x 38m
DWT:
abt. 95,000t
Expected delivery:
June, 2023

Sumitomo obtains LR AiP certificate to build LNG dual-fuel tanker

popularity. This system will allow thestorage and use of LNG as fuel without sacrificing the cargo tank capacity.
Use of LNG fuel greatly reduces theSOx, NOx, and CO2 emissions contained in exhaust gas from a diesel
engine. Therefore, the dual-fuel system can cope with the strengthening
requirements of recent international
regulations for the exhaust gases fromships. The LNG
installations forthis system havebeen designed tosatisfy the requirements of
the IGF Codeand the ship classification regulations, and to ensure onboard
safety.
In use of theLNG fuel, theSumitomo
LR’s AiP certificate awarded to Sumitomo at LR
Aframax which
Yokohama Technical Support Offiice

Sumitomo Heavy Industries Marine & Engineering Co., Ltd. has obtained the Approval in Principal (AiP)
certificate for LNG dual-fuel Aframax
tanker from Lloyd’s Register.
The LNG dual-fuel system will consist of IMO Type-C LNG tanks and afuel gas supply system (FGSS), andthose will be installed on theSumitomo Aframax tanker which has
already gained significant market

LR’s certificate
has already been well known for its
high environmental performance will
satisfy the requirements of EEDI
Phase 3 in 2025 by much margin.
Based on this system, Sumitomo
has also developed the LNG dual-fuelready design, which takes account ofinstallation of the LNG dual-fuel system after delivery of the ship, andSumitomo has already received anumber of orders.

No. 400 Apr. - May. 2020 Page 3

Oshima develops 95,000DWT type LNG-fueled bulk carrier

Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. willbuild an LNG-fueled postPanamax
bulker for NYK Line which has been
specifically developed to service thecoal terminals of coal-fired power
plants of Kyushu Electric Power Co.,
Inc. The vessel will incorporate aunique LNG tank arrangement developed by Oshima, and the LNG tankis installed aft of the specially designedaccommodation.
The use of LNG reduces emissionsof 100% of SOx, 80% of NOx, and 30%
of CO2 compared to conventional marine fuel oil. With the strengtheningof global environmental regulations,
Oshima Shipyard will promote theintroduction of LNG as an effectivemeans for reducing the carbon content
of marine fuel, and contribute to therealization of a low-carbon society.
Oshima shipyard will continue towork on the development of vessel
designs providing suitable cargo handling efficiency and low fuel consumption for ship owners and ship operators, and environmental friendly
chracteristics for sustainable marinetransportation.
Principal particulars
Length (o.a.):less than 234.99m
Breadth, mld.:
38.00m
DWT:
about 95,000t
Completion:
2023

Kawasaki delivers LNG transport vessel, MARVEL PELICAN

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
has delivered the MARVEL PELICAN (HN: 1729), a 155,000m3 capacity LNG transport vessel, for use by
Mitsui & Co., Ltd. The MARVELPELICAN is the second of Kawasaki’s
line of 155,000m3 LNG carriers to becommissioned, and is designed to enable passage through the newly expanded Panama Canal, which opened
for full operations in 2016. Kawasaki
will continue to pursue shipbuildingoperations in the future with the anticipated rise in demand for LNG andother clean-energy fuels.
The MARVEL PELICAN will be
used by Mitsui & Co., Ltd., primarily
to transport LNG procured via theAmerican Cameron LNG Project.
Kawasaki has retained the hull dimensions to enable docking at major

LNG terminals around the world, but
has also optimized the hull structure
to decrease overall ship weight. ThisLNG carrier is equipped with four independent Moss LNG tanks for a total cargo capacity of 155,985m3. The
thermal insulation system of the LNGtanks adopts the proprietary Kawasaki Panel System, which offers
outstanding heat insulation performance for an LNG boil-off rate of no
more than approximately 0.08% perday.
The MARVEL PELICAN uses adual fuel diesel (DFD) electric propulsion system, which enables greater
fuel efficiency than the existing steam
turbine plant design. The DFD engine
can consume both oil and gas, whereas
a conventional generator engine canonly burn oil for fuel. The propulsion
system comprises multiple
generator diesel
engines andvariable-speed
propulsion motors. Either gasor oil is supplied
to the engines togenerate electricity, which drives thepropulsion motors that power the propeller. The two-motor, twin-screw propulsion system enables high propulsive performance at a wide range ofspeeds.
The cargo tank section is protectedby a double-hull and double-bottom
design, so even if the carrier’s hull
were to sustain damage the LNG
tanks within would remain safe andundamaged. The bridge is designedwith state-of-the-art electronic navigation equipment concentrated in one
location for greater ease of operation
as well as panoramic windows offering a 360-degree view to the outside.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 299.90m x 48.90m
x 27.00m x 11.80m
DWT/GT:74,787t/128,917
Cargo tank capacity: 155,985m3 (at 163oC, 100% capacity)
Main propulsion system: 2 propulsion
motors, 2 reduction gears
Speed:
Approx. 19.5kt
Complement:
44
Classification:
ClassNK
Registry:
PanamaDelivery:
December 13, 2019

No. 400 Apr. - May. 2020 Page 4

JMU completes G-Series 208,000DWT bulk carrier
Japan Marine United Corporation
has delivered the CSC CREATOR, aG-Series 208,000DWT bulk carrier, atthe Tsu Shipyard on January 9, 2020.
This is the second G-Series vessel ofthe Cape size bulk carrier type called
G208BC.
G208BC was designed with theCSR-BC&OT (Common StructuralRules for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers) to G209BC, which has succeeded in dramatic reduction of fuel oil consumption using various and comprehensive energy-saving measures, soGHG (Greenhouse Gas) emissions arereduced to satisfy Phase 2 of the EEDI(Energy Efficiency Design Index) defined in MARPOL Annex VI.
High propulsion performance wasachieved by applying various and comprehensive technologies such as theadvanced lower
resistance hull
form and optimized energy
saving devices
including theSSD ® (SuperStream Duct ®),SURF-BULB ®
(Rudder Fin withBulb), and ALVFin® (Advanced Low Viscous Resistance Fin).
Furthermore, the unique
LEADGE-Bow® shape reduces thewave resistance and the well-refined
shape of the superstructure has low
wind resistance. Installation of a shaft
generator also contributes to further
fuel consumption reduction by navigation without operating diesel gen-erators during voyages.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: max.299.99m x
50.00m x 25.00m x 18.40m
DWT/GT:
208,815t/106,910
Main engine: MAN-B&W 7S65MEC8.2 x 1 unit
Speed, service:
14.7ktComplement:
25
Classification:CR/NK

MHIMSB delivers FGSS for Japan’s first LNG fueled PCC

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.,a member of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) Group, based in
Yokohama, has delivered the first
LNG fuel supply system FGSS (FuelGas Supply System) for dual fuelmarine engines. This system has been
installed onboard the first LNG fueled
pure car carrier (PCC) built in Japan,
which is currently under construction
at Shin Kurushima Toyohashi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
The FGSS is an LNG fuel gas supply system developed by Mitsubishi
Shipbuilding utilizing LNG and vaporized gas handling technology developed through its long experience
with the construction of LNG carriers, and has been verified for marine
use based on extensive experience
with marine engine test facilities atengine manufacturers.
The FGSS consists of LNG fueltanks, LNG fuel gas supply units, thecontrol unit, and other components,
and is delivered in modules. TheFGSS is expected to contribute to optimum design of the cargo space andhelp the shipyard to shorten the installation period, as well as support
safe operation by customizing the control system and other parts of theFGSS to meet the operational needsof the ship owner. Mitsubishi Shipbuilding also provided the shipbuilding yard with engineering services andtechnical support relating to gas handling aboard the ship.
The installation of the FGSS is expected to greatly contribute to theenvironmental performance of theship, to meet the SOx emission regulations coming into effect globally in2020, and to improve the energy efficiency CO2 emissions per unit of transportation) of the ship by approximately 40%, which far exceeds theInternational Maritime Organization(IMO) EEDI Phase 3 requirements that will become
effective in 2025. The ship
is additionally expected toreduce emissions of SOx byapproximately 99% andNOx by approximately 86%

FGSS module and fuel tank (below)
compared with conventional heavy oil
fuel engines. Further, the ship has also
been adopted by Japan’s Ministry ofEnvironment and Ministry of Land,
Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism as a model project to reduce CO2
emissions by using alternative fuel.
Conversion of conventional oil-fired
ships into LNG fuel ships is one of thesolutions to conform to the emission
regulations. By providing the FGSS
and related engineering services andtechnical support for newbuildings
and conversions, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding hopes to contribute toeconomy for ship owners and operators, increase the added value of theships, and reduce the environmentalload that is increasing on a globalscale.

No. 400 Apr. - May. 2020 Page 5

Naikai completes 1,850GT passenger/vehicle ferry

Naikai Zosen Corporation completed construction of the 1,850GT passenger/vehicle carrier, FERRYMISHIMA, at the Setoda Shipyard
for the joint owners, the Mishimamura Village Office and Japan Railway Construction, Transport andTechnology Agency (JRTT), on March31, 2020.
The ferry can transport 250 passengers at maximum capacity together with 25 passenger automobiles, orsix 12m long trucks. The vehicles canaccess the car deck through a ramp
door at the stern on the starboard
side. The car deck and the entrance tothe passenger accommodation areconnected by an elevator provided at
the portside for the convenience of theaged and the disabled. The ship has
now entered into transport service on
the route that links Kagoshima andthree islands, Takeshima, Ioujima,
and Kuroshima, which belong to theKagoshima Prefectural district.

The ship's hull
form has been
designed withthe bulbous bow
and single stern
hull, and thepropulsion andmaneuveringsystem consistso f t w o d i ese lengines, two
drive shafts, andtwo Schilling
rudders. Thus, the ship's propulsion
efficiency and seaworthiness have
improved greatly.
The ship rolling motion is also alleviated with fin stabilizers attached tothe midsection of both sides of thehull. The maneuverability has been
increased with two bow thrusters,
and the Schilling rudders with maximum rudder angle of 70 degrees
allow ship maneuvers at very lowspeed.

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Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 89.60m x 15.40m
x 10.35m x 4.30m (at full load)DWT/GT:
About 530t/1,850
Main engine: Daihatsu 6DKM-36ediesels x 2 units
M.C.O.: 3,400kW x 600/241min-1 x 2
Speed, service:
19.09kt
Classification: JG (Limited to coastalareas)
Registry:Japan
Completion:
March 31, 2020

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JAL KAMADHENU

STAR GAIAAMAPOLA SOYA

Builder: Imabari Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D: 228.9m x 35.0m x19.9m
DWT/GT: 84,000t/45,500
Main engine: 6S60ME-C7.1 diesel x
1 unitSpeed, service: 14.5kt
Classification: ClassNK
Completion: January 24, 2020

Builder: Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 1950
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B (mld) x D (mld) : 199.99m
x 32.25m x 19.45m
DWT/GT: 64,057t/36,463
Main engine: Mitsui-MAN B&W
6S50ME-B9.3 diesel x 1 unit
Speed: about 14.5kt
Complement: 25
Classification: NK
Registry: Singapore
Completion: November 27, 2019

Owner: Heartland Ferry Co., Ltd.
Builder: Naikai Zosen Corp.
Ship type: Passenger/Ro-Ro vehicle
ferry
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 96.50m x
15.00m x 10.05m x 4.10m
DWT/GT: 640t/4,280
Main engine: Daihatsu-6DCM-32ediesel x 2 units(Propulsion system: 2 shafts 2 propellers)
Speed, service: 19.25kt
Classification: JG (Limited to coastalarea)
Registry: Japan
Completion: January 24, 2020

CLARA INSIGNIABLUE BUTTERFLYCRYSTAL VALERIAN

Owner: Aono Marine Co., Ltd.
Builder: Shin Kurushima Dockyard
Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: S-6020
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D : 199.9m x 32.26m x
18.70mDWT/GT: 61,300t/35,040
Main engine: 6S50ME-B9.5 diesel x
1 unitSpeed, service: 14.5kt
Classification: ClassNK
Registry: Marshall Islands
Completion: October 21, 2019

Owner: Lepta Shipping Co., Ltd.
Builder: Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 752
Ship type: Product/chemical tanker
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 175.00m x
32.20m x 19.05m x 13.10m
DWT/GT: 49,995t/29,668
Main engine: Mitsui MAN B&W
6S50ME-B9.5 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.9kt
Classification: ClassNKRegistry: PanamaCompletion: November 13, 2019

Owner: Kumiai Navigation (Pte) Ltd.
Builder: Sasaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 707
Ship type: LPG carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 99.98m x
17.20m x 7.80m x 6.10m
DWT/GT: 4,920t/4,324
Main engine: Daihatsu Diesel 6DCM32eL x 1 unit
Output: 2,750kW x 750rpm
Speed, service: 13.20kt
Classification: BV
Registry: Singapore
Completion: February 28, 2020

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