No. 306 Aug. - Sept. 2004

IHIMU completes 1st Future-52 type bulk carrier, Azzura

IHI Marine United Inc. delivered the Azzura (Hull No.
3195), a 52,000DWT Handymax size bulk carrier, to CelloInc. on June 30, 2004 at the Yokohama Shipyard. TheAzzura is the first of a series of Future-52 type bulk carriers developed by IHIMU. The Azzura has the optimum
dimensions to qualify for worldwide trade, and well-appointed fittings for easy operation and maintenance. The
five cargo holds have been strengthened for heavy cargowith holds Nos. 2 and 4 empty, and wide weathertightfolding type hatch covers are fitted. Four deck cranes of
30t capacity are provided, and the deck cranes can be fitted with electro-hydraulic grabs as an option. The holdaccess complies with AWWF requirements.
Since 1967, IHI/IHIMU has delivered over 380 standardized multi-purpose cargo vessels, the well known Fseries. The Freedom series, the first of the F-series, washighly evaluated for its excellent operating economy andreliability, and such high performance and evaluation werefollowed by its successors, the Fortune, Freedom Mark II,
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Friendship and Future series. The Future-52 was developed as a successor to the superior features of the wellestablished Future series. The Future series has been particularly well evaluated for its operating efficiency fromdomestic and overseas owners, and the Future-52 retains
such good operating efficiency with the maximum deadweight in the Handymax size Future series.
Principal Particulars:
L (o.a) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 189.96m x 181.00m x 32.20mx 17.30m x 12.26m
DWT/GT: 52,050t/29,407t
Main engine: DU-Sulzer 6RTA48TB diesel x 1 unit
Output
MCR: 8,100kW x 118.0rpm
NOR: 6,885kW at 111.8rpm
Speed, service: 14.7kt
Classification: NK
Complement: 25

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MHI completes New Camellia for NYK Line
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
(MHI) has completed the 19,961GT
car/passenger ferry, New Camellia(HN: 1104), for NYK Line at its
Shimonoseki Shipyard. The ferry isoperated by Camellia Line and is now
plying between Hakata, Japan andPusan, Korea, with a schedule of sixvoyages a week. The ferry was built
to replace the previous ferry, Camellia (15,439GT). The New Camellia cannavigate at a speed of 23.5 knots, 2.5knots faster than the predecessor, andshortens the voyage by six hours between two cities. This has also improved transport of fresh vegetablesand fish, and refrigerated freight. The
increase in the number of crossings aweek from three to six has improved
the convenience to shippers. Moreover, the larger ship size increases
container loading capacity from170TEUs to 220TEUs. The ferry cantransport vehicles (trucks), special
cargoes, and heavy cargoes based on
the RO/RO method, which could not
be transported by conventional ships
on the route. Passengers’ cars can also
be carried.
Principal particulars
Dimensions: L (o.a.) 170.0m x B 24.0m
x Draft 6.0m
DWT/GT: 4,642t/19,961t
Passengers: 522
Cargo loading capacity: 220TEUs and40 passenger cars
Main engine: Medium speed diesel x
2 units
MCR: 26,920ps
Speed, service: 23.5kt

MES completes general cargo/container carrier, Star Japan
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd. (MES) has delivered the Star
Japan (HN: 1532), a general cargo/container carrier, to Grieg Shipping
A/S of Norway at its Tamano works.
The Star Japan is the second vesselof the series built for the Grieg group
after the first vessel, Star Juventus(HN: 1531) built for Grieg International II A/S in May 2004.
These vessels are the so-called open
hatch type bulk carrier with boxshaped cargo holds with hatch openings of the same size (length andbreadth) as each hold for efficient loading of a variety of cargoes such as unitized cargoes of forestry products (papers, pulps and timbers), containers
and bulk cargoes.
The vessel has a double-hull structure, and is equipped with a pair ofself-traveling gantry cranes of MES
make with advanced technology on
the upper deck for efficient cargo handling.
To achieve the maximum cargo intake both on deck and in cargo holds,

the accommodation space is designed
in slim proportions and located far aft.
The bow and stern thrusters and theBecker rudder achieve high maneuverability. The wheelhouse is designed
for one-man-bridge operation. To secure the aft view from wheelhouse,
two cylindrical funnels and spiral ladders are arranged. Free-falling type
lifeboats are equipped.
Principal particulars of the StarJapan

L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 198.00m
x 187.00m x 31.00m x 19.00m x12.00m
DWT/GT: 46,387t (at 12.3m draft)/
32,844t
Main engine: Mitsui-MAN B&W
6S60MC diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 10,520kW x 96rpm
Speed, service: 16.55kt
Complement: 29 (max.)Classification: DNV
Completion: June 30, 2004

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Kawasaki delivers Clipper Sky to Bergesen
Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation (Kawasaki) has delivered theLPG carrier, Clipper Sky (HN: 1543),to Partrederiet Clipper Sky DA. The
carrier is the last of a series of five LPG
carriers for which construction orders
were placed by Bergesen D. Y. ASAand Solvang ASA of Norway withKawasaki. The Clipper Sky has acargo capacity of 59,200m3 and is now
operated by Solvang. The carrier is the37th LPG carrier built by Kawasaki.
The Clipper Sky has four cargotanks of the independent tank typethat allows contraction of the tanks
due to liquefied cargoes (LPG andNH3) at low temperatures. The cargotanks are constructed with special
steel durable to the lowest temperature of minus 50oC and insulated withurethane foam. Reliquefaction units
using three-stage compressors, cargo
heaters, vaporizers, booster pumps,
and aeration fans are also provided tofacilitate cargo handling at ports. Thecarrier also has two deck tanks (300m3and 180m3) on the upper deck, which
reduces the time required for gas replacement due to change of the typeof cargo since the replacement can be
performed during navigation.
The main engine is the fuel-saving
super-long stroke, 2-cycle low-speed
Kawasaki-MAN B&W type. The Kawasaki SEA-ARROW bow and Rudder Bulb System with Fins are installed to increase propulsion efficiency. The use of an electric-control
lubrication system for the main engine also reduces the consumption oflubricant for cylinders. The engine andcargo section operation is also totally
managed by an integrated automation system. Various components andvalves of both sections can be monitored and controlled at the central control room.
Principal particulars:L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 204.915m
x 200.45m x 32,20m x 20.20m x
12.00mDWT/GT: 44,617t/35,158t
Cargo tank capacity: 59,363m3
Main engine: Kawasaki-MAN B&W
5S60MC-C diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 11,275kW x 105rpm
Speed, service: 16.55kt
Complement: 31
Classification: DNV

SHI-ME delivers Panamax bulk carrier, MYKALISumitomo Heavy Industries Marine & Engineering Co., Ltd. (SHIME) delivered a 76,400 MTDW Panamax bulk carrier, Mykali, to Rain
Lily Inc., at the Yokosuka Shipyardon June 17, 2004. The vessel has sevencargo holds and seven cargo hatches
suitable for carrying dry bulk cargoes,such as coal, iron ore and grain. Thehull form is optimized to achieve bothlarge deadweight and high propulsive
efficiency. The Sumitomo Stern System (SILD, NBS propeller and HLESrudder) saves fuel consumption andimproves maneuverability. The hull
structure is designed in compliancewith the classification requirements
for the Safe Hull notation. Water ingress detection and alarm system forcargo holds further enhances safetyof the vessel. Water ballast tanks areheavily coated with epoxy based paintwith backup anodes for corrosion protection. Centralized control system isprovided for efficient handling of water ballast. The system is monitored
and controlled remotely from accommodation quarters.
Principal Particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 225m x 32.26m x
19.30m x 14.00m
DWT/GT: abt. 76,400t/39,818t
Cargo capacity: abt. 90,600m3
Main engine: Mitsui MAN B&W
7S50MC-C diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.5kts
Complement: 25
Classification: ABS, ACCU, SH

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Namura completes 229,000DWT ore carrier, Gaia Pegasus
Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. hascompleted the construction and delivery of Gaia Pegasus (Hull No. 247),
an ore carrier for Elara Maritima S.A.
at its Imari Shipyard. The vessel isthe second of the 229,000 DWT ore
carrier series developed and deliveredby Namura. The vessel has five cargoholds and nine cargo hatches, with twolongitudinal bulkheads in the cargoarea. The hatch covers are the onepanel, double-skin, side rolling typewith chains for opening and closing,and each cover is operated by one hydraulic oil motor. The vessel isequipped with a long stroke, low-revolution and fuel-efficient 2-cycle supercharged diesel engine, which drives alarge diameter propeller achieving
superior propulsive performance combined with the vessel hull form basedon Namura’s latest technology andlong experience. Special considerations were also given to safety, safeguards against environmental pollu-tion, labor saving and operational
economy.
Principal particulars:L(o.a.) x B x D x d: 319.58m x 54.00m
x 24.30m x 18.10m
DWT/GT: 229,186mt/113,929t
Cargo hold capacity: 146,958m3(grain)
Main engine: MITSUBISHI
6UEC85LSII x 1 unit
Output: 30,500ps x 76rpm
Classification: NK
Speed: 15.1kt
Completion: May 26, 2004

Naikai completes 45,900DWT product tanker, High Energy
Naikai Zosen Corporation has completed construction of the 45,000DWT
product tanker, High Energy (HN:683), for Diamond Product Tanker S.
A. at the Setoda Shipyard. The tanker
has the maximum permissible beam
to go through the Panama Canal andhas the double hull construction incompliance with MARPOL treaty.
Cargoes include petroleum products
such as light and heavy oils, crude oil,palm oil, etc. The total cargo tank capacity is 54,000m3. Twelve cargo oiltanks and two slop tanks are provided.
Four types of cargoes (four groups) canbe loaded simultaneously. The load capacity is designed to be 25% volume
for each tank. Cargoes are unloadedwith four electric motor drive screw
pumps of 800m3/h capacity. The HighEnergy has a slender hull to achieve
high speed. A high forecastle is pro-vided to prevent the bow fromswashing and increases seaworthiness as a high-speed medium range
product tanker, attaining energy saving. Moreover, adoption of a special
rudder facilitates ship maneuveringin a narrow port. Thus the ship operation efficiency has increased totally. The accommodation quarters isisolated from the engine casing to decrease noise and vibration. The crew
can enjoy quiet free time at their accommodation quarters.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 179.90m x 32.20m
x 19.25m x 11.65m
DWT/GT: 46,874t/28,245t
Cargo tank capacity: 54,907.5m3
Complement: 25
Main engine: Hitachi-B&W 6S50MCC diesel x 1 unit
NCR: 8,530kW x 123min-1
Speed, max. trial: 16.464kt
Speed, service: 15.7kt
Classification: NK
Completion: June 28, 2004

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Industry News in Brief

Courageous Ace wins the Award of The Ship of The Year 2003:
Associated awards go to 10,000GT high-speed RO/ROs
The Society of Naval Architects ofJapan (SNAJ) has awarded its 14thShip Of the Year 2003 Award to theCourageous Ace, a 57,000GT pure carcarrier, built by Minaminippon Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. for CourageousShipholding S. A. The award ceremony took place at the Nippon Kaiun
Club in Tokyo on July 20. The Courageous Ace can carry 6,400 vehicles (ordinary passenger cars) at a navigation
speed of 20 knots and is now operatedby Mitsui OSK Line.
The main features of the ship are
its bow design that reduces wind pres-

Courageous Ace

Universal Shipbuilding
moves to new address
Universal Shipbuilding Corporation
is moving to the following addressin August 2004 and will commence

sure on the superstructuresduring navigation. This also
helps maintainthe straightcourse. Thus, reduction of fuelconsumption isachieved, decreasing CO 2 ,NOx, and SOx emissions. This new
design for the PCC (see photo) has
been developed by the joint efforts ofMitsui OSK Line and Universal Shipbuilding Corporation.
Principal particulars of the Courageous Ace are:
Type of ship: Carand truck carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D:
198.00m x
32.20m x
33.70mGross tonnage:
57,000t
operation as from Monday 16th August 2004.
New address: Muza-Kawasaki
Central Tower 14-15F, 1310,Omiya-cho, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki,Kanagawa Pref., 212-8544 Japan
Tel: +81-44-543-2700
Fax: +81-44-543-2710

Imabari moves to newaddress

Universal’s new office building

Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. will
move its Tokyo Head Office to thenew address shown below in June
2004. The building will be renamed“Hibiya Marine Building” in October 2004.
New address: 11th Floor, Asahi
Seimei Hibiya Bldg. 5-1, Yurakucho 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
100-0006, Japan
Tel: +81-3-3500-8868
Fax: +81-3-3500-8873

Sunflower TokyoCar carrying capacity: 6,400 units(small car equivalent)
Navigation area: International
Main engine: 14,160kW
Speed, service: 20.0kt
The associated awards were given
to 10,000GT class coastal high-speed
RO/RO ships featuring very low fuelconsumption. The ships are theHimawari 5, Himawari 6, Sunflower
Hakata, and Sunflower Tokyo, owned
and operated by Japanese enterprises.
These vessels were all built at theShimonoseki Shipyard of Mitsubishi
Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Special attention was paid to thestudy of suitable deadweight and vehicle loading capacity, and the development of hull form to improve thepropulsive performance and especiallysave fuel oil consumption. As a result,the new vessels can reduce the duration of the voyage by 4 hours and increase vehicle-loading capacity by 30%
compared with the previous six vessels.
Principal Particulars of the RO/RO
ships are:
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 166.90m
x 158.00m x 27.00m x 23.27m (atupper deck) x 6.60m
DWT/GT (Japanese): 6,200t/10,500t
Main Engine: 9UEC52LSE diesel x 1
unit
Speed, service: 23.0kt
Loading Capacity of Vehicles
12m trailer chassis: 160 units
Ordinary cars: 251 units
Complement: Crew: 15; Passengers:
12Classification NK

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Shipyard Activities

Timaru Star
Owner: Thompson Shipping (BVI)
LimitedBuilder: The Hakodate Dock Co.,Ltd.
Hull No: 794
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 167.00m x
29.40m x 13.70m x 9.56m
DWT/GT: 31,893t/19,779t
Main engine: Mitsubishi

48.00m x 22.40m x 15.30m
DWT/GT: 141,700t/78,896t
Main engine: DU Sulzer 6RTA72
diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 15.2kt
Classification: LRS
Completion: May 13, 2004Pacific Glory

Main engine: Kawasaki MAN B&W
6S50MC-C x 1 unit
Speed, trial max.: 14.5kt
Classification: DNV
Completion: July 16, 2004

Chemroad Echo
Owner: Orchard Maritime (Panama)
S. A.
Builder: Shinkurushima Dockyard
Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 5248
Ship type: Chemical tanker
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 174.38m x
167.00m x 27.70m x 16.00m x
11.00m

6UEC52LA diesel x 1 unit
Speed: 14.3kt
Classification: NK
Completion: May 28, 2004

Takamine
Owner: Amarcord Maritima S. A.
Builder: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Hull No.: 2189
Ship type: VLCC
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: abt. 333.00m x60.00m x 29.10m x 20.80m
DWT/GT: 306,206t/159,984t
Main engine: Mitsubishi-UE
7UEC85LSII 27,020kW x 76.0rpm
Speed, service: abt. 15.5kt
Classification: NK
Completion: June 30, 2004

Owner: Fir Shipping S. A.
Builder: Imabari Shipbuilding Co.,
Ltd./Saijo Shipyard
Hull No.: 8021
Ship type: Ore carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 316.94m x55.00m x 24.30m x 18.100m
DWT/GT: 233,694t/118,249t
Main engine: 6S80MC-C x 1 unit
Speed, Service: 15.4kt
Classification: NK
Completion: June 15, 2004

Kavo Topaz
DWT/GT: 33,944t/20,117t
Main engine: Kobe Diesel
6UEC52LS diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 15.0kt
Classification: NK
Completion: Apr. 27, 2004

Owner: United Ventures S. A.
Builder: Sanoyas Hishino Meisho
Corp.
Hull No.: 1218
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d:Monte Toledo
Owner: Borus Transportes
Maritimos Lda
Builder: Universal Shipbuilding Corporation
Hull No.: 240
Ship type: Tanker
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 274.30m x

Sibulk Tradition
Owner: Sibulk Tradition A/S
Builder: Oshima Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 10357
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 189.00m x
32.26m x 17.67m x 12.46m
DWT/GT: 55,362t/30,645t

225.00m x 217.00m x 32.26m x19.30m x 13.997m
DWT/GT: 75,499mt/38,845t
Cargo hold capacity: 89,250m3
Main engine: MAN B&W 7S50MCC diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.5kt
Classification: ABS
Completion: June 25, 2004

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