No. 404 Dec. - Jan. 2021

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Yasuhiko Katoh
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JMU completes 1st 3,055TEU-type container ship, WAN HAI 321

Japan Marine United Corporation(JMU) delivered the WAN HAI 321, a3,055TEU container ship, to Wan Hai
Lines (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. at its Kure
Shipyard on September 18, 2020.
This is the first vessel of the newclass of 3,055TEU-capacity container
ship constructed by JMU. The vessel
can load containers in 12 rows acrossand six tiers high in the cargo hold,and 14 rows across and 7 tiers highon the deck, with the total of 3,055TEUs.
The vessel is optimally designed for
medium to long distance trade as theamount of seaborne trade to and from
Asia and within Asia is increasing,and achieves significantly improved
environmental and operational performance compared with conventional vessels, with both high loading
capacity and high navigation performance using JMU’s latest technology.
- The vessel achieves high propulsion efficiency through its advanced lower resistance hull formand JMU energy saving devices

such as theALVFin ® (Advanced Low
Viscous Resistance Fin) andL V - f i n ( Low
Viscous resistance Fin).
- M A N - B& W ’ slatest electronically controlled main engine, Mark
10.5 and inverter controlled coolingsea water pump reduce the fueloil consumption.
- The Energy Efficiency Design Index(EEDI), Phase 3, will be enforced on
ships ordered on and after January
2022. This vessel has alreadyachieved this standard.
- Safety and convenience for steering
during voyage and reaching/leaving the pier are improved by adopt
ing the INS (Integrated NavigationSystem) and full enclosed navigation bridge.
- Voyage assistance and monitoringof the engine room by CCTV camera

system improves safety.
- This is the first vessel in Japan toobtain the DNVGL SmartShip Notation which is granted to vessels
fitted with smart technology suchas monitoring systems.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B (mld) x D (mld) x d (mld):203.50m x 34.80m x 16.60m x
11.50mDWT/GT:
37,160t/30,676
Main engine: MAN-B&W 7S70MEC10.5 x 1 unit
Speed:
21.6ktComplement:
25
Classification:
DNVGL

Naming ceremony held for KAGUYA, Japan’s 1st LNG bunkering vessel

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
has held a naming ceremony for theLNG (liquefied natural gas) bunkering vessel, KAGUYA (HN: 1744), atthe Sakaide Works. The vessel isbeing built for Central LNG Shipping
Japan Corporation (a corporate joint
venture owned by Nippon Yusen
Kaisha, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.,JERA Co., Inc. and Toyota TsushoCorporation).
Vessels fueled by LNG instead ofheavy fuel oil have been progressively
introduced throughout the world as
an effective measure in response toexhaust-gas emission regulations forvessels, which have been tightenedsince 2020. The KAGUYA will be
Japan’s first LNG bunkering vessel
outfitted with facilities for supplying
LNG-fueled ships with LNG at sea.
Hitoshi Nagasawa, President, Representative Director of Nippon Yusen
Kaisha, and Yukikazu Myochin, Representative Director, President andCEO of Kawasaki
Kisen Kaisha,Ltd., named thevessel KAGUYA
at the ceremony.
Following this,Sunao Nakamura,Managing Execut i v e Off i c e r o f
JERA Co., Inc.,and Toshiro Hidaka, CEO for Machinery, Energy & Project Division ofToyota Tsusho Corporation performed the rope-cutting ceremony.
The vessel will be delivered after
various tests using actual LNG. Once
construction is complete, the vessel
will be based at JERA Kawagoe Thermal Power Station and used to supply
LNG fuel to LNG-fueled ships inthe Chubu region (Central Japan).
Kawasaki says that it will continueto actively work on the constructionof various types of liquefied gas vessels including LNG, as demand isexpected to increase as a clean formof energy.
Principal particulars
LNG loading capacity:
3,500m3
Gross tonnage:
4,044
Length, o.a.:81.70mBreadth, mld.:
18.00mDepth, mld.:
7.80m
Planned molded draft:
4.80m

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MES-S completes 36th neo60BC, FEDERAL OAK

Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
(MES-S) completed and delivered the60,000DWT-type bulk carrier, FEDERAL OAK (HN: 1965), at its Tamano
Shipyard on June 11, 2020. The design provides over 60,000 deadweight
tons with the Panamax beam andretains the neo56 compatibility forports and trade routes.
The vessel has four cranes and fivecargo holds, and is designed for loading various cargoes such as coal, ore,and grain, as well as lengthy/heavy
cargoes such as steel pipes and hotcoils, but retains the superior usability of the Mitsui 56 series. The size ofthe hatch opening is the largest forthis type of vessel in terms of bothlength and width. The new form of thebow and stern can maintain good performance under rough sea conditions
as well as calm sea conditions andshows better maneuverability.
The main engine, a Mitsui MAN
B&W 6S50ME-B9.3 diesel engine,complies with the MARPOL NOx restriction (Tier-II) for exhaust gas emissions, and has superior fuel oil consumption over a wide range of outputs.
The ship has low sulfur fuel oil
tanks, which are designed for operation in Emission Control Areas (ECAs)
with strengthened restrictions forSOx. Compliance with the SOLAS
Noise Code contributes to better crew
working and living environments.

Principal particulars
L x B x D:
199.99m x 32.25m x18.50mDWT/GT:
60,385t/34,582
Main Engine: MITSUI-MAN B&W
6S50ME-B9.3 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service:
about 14.5kt
Complement:
24
Classification:
NK
Registry:
Liberia
Delivery:June 11, 2020

SSK completes 1st NOx Tier III compliant 82,000DWT bulker, SMIRNI

Sasebo Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
(SSK) delivered the 81,834 DWT bulk
carrier, SMIRNI, to the managementof Vrontados S.A. on August 27, 2020.
The vessel is the first of the series of
82,000DWT-class bulk carrier coplying with the Harmonized Common
Structural Rule (CSR-BC&OT) and isalso the first joint development with
Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Various measures for energy andfuel saving efficiency are adopted tothe optimized hull form such as newly
developed vertical shaped bow andtwo energy saving devices, theNamura flow Control Fin (NCF) and
the Rudder Fin attached to the stern,which improve propulsion performance and fuel saving efficiency.
To simplify the hull inspection,
ClassNK notation of “In Water Survey(IWS)” was acquired. The central
fresh water cooling system is adoptedfor prolonging the maintenanceperiod of machinery.
The vessel is equipped with a main
engine and generator engine compliant with the Annex VI of MARPOL
73/78 regultions(Tier III) to reduce NOx emissions. Furthermore, the Ballast
Water Treatment System isinstalledonboard, and agray water holding tank forstowing domestic
wastewater anda slop tank for gathering rainwaterand hold washing water.
Low VOC coating with higher abrasion resistance is adopted for cargoholds. ClassNK notation of “Inventoryof Hazardous Materials (IHM)” wasalso acquired. This vessel complies
with the requirements of both theHong Kong Convention and EU-Ship
Recycling Regulation.
To achieve the safe maneuverability, the Electronic Chart Display andInformation System (ECDIS) is installed, and two ECDIS installations
allow the omission of paper nauticalcharts. Necessary mooring fittings areprovided to pass through theNeopanamax Locks.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B (mld) x D (mld) x d(mld) :228.9m x 32.26m x 20.20m x
14.50mDWT/GT:81,834t/44,487
Complement:
25
Classification:
ClassNK
Registry:
Marshall Islands
Completion:
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Oshima delivers 64,000 DWT type bulk carrier, NORD AMAZON

Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
delivered the NORD AMAZON, a
64,000DWT-type bulk carrier, toDampskibsselskabet NORDEN A/Son July 22, 2020. This vessel is thefirst delivery of the newly developed
64,000DWT-type bulk carrier.
The vessel is optimized for carrying
grain, coal, ore, hot coils, cement andsulphur, and is designed to achieve
larger cargo hold capacity and deadweight with shallower draft.
This vessel has various Eco-friendly
features. Measures to prevent marine
pollution include the gray water tankto store domestic wastewater and thebilge gathering tank to store bilge
water. Moreover, to prevent environmental pollution caused by harmful
substances at scrapping and to ensure
the safety and health of involved workers, inventory of hazardous materials
describing the types and places ofharmful substances is provided. A SOx
scrubber is installed to reducing SOx

emissions, andthis vessel also
complies with
the IMO SO x
regulations.
An electronically controlledmain engine anda high efficiency
propeller areequipped forhigher propulsion efficiency.
Furthermore,
Oshima developed energy saving devices, “Advanced Flipper Fins,” “Rudder Fin,” and “Seaworthy Bow” areinstalled for further improvement ofpropulsion efficiency. Consequently,
this vessel has already achieved over
30% reduction from the IMO referenceline of EEDI (Energy Efficiency Design Index), which means less CO2
emissions per unit deadweight andnautical mile.

Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D x d:199.95m x 32.26mx 19.28m x 13.542m (summer)
DWT/GT:
64,499t/36,256
Hold capacity:
81,238 cubic feet
Main engine: Mitsui-MAN B&W
6S50ME-C9.6 x 1 unit
MCR:
7,220kW at 92.0rpm
Speed, service:
about 13.8kt
Classification:NK
Completion:
July 22, 2020

Shin Kurushima Dockyard acquires AiP from ClassNK
for 49,000DWT class chemical tanker

Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co.,
Ltd. (SKDY) has acquired Approvalin Principle (AiP) from Nippon Kaiji
Kyokai (ClassNK) for the design of a
LNG fueled type 49,000DWT chemical tanker.
SKDY has studied the basic design
to satisfy the requirements of the current IGF Code (MSC.391(95)) and IGF
Code Revision (MSC.458(101)) thatwill be implemented in 2024. Furthermore, the company completed examination of the basic design drawing
according to the “Steel Ship Rules GF edition” by ClassNK together withHazard Identification (HAZID) as arisk assessment. Consequently, thebasic design of the 49,000DWT chemical tanker was approved.
The basic design features of thechemical tanker include the use of two
independent type C LNG fuel tanks,
for which the secondary protective
tank wall is unnecessary, and can beinstalled on the upper deck. This ar-rangement can maintain almost thesame cargo tank capacity as an ordinary tanker of the same class. LNG
fuel tank capacity is sufficient to navigate for 40 days with LNG fuel only,
which allows a long cruising range. A
fuel gas preparation room is provided
between the engine room under theupper deck and the cargo tank, andthe fuel gas piping route is optimized
between the LNG fuel tank, gas bunker station, and the engine room toachieve smooth fuel supply for themain engine, main diesel generator,
and an auxiliary boiler.
Recent emission restrictionsfor SOx and NOx
emissions as well
as CO2 emission
control based on
the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) areb e c o m i n g se-severer. Therefore, SKDY has beendeveloping LNG fueled ships and recently completed construction of an
LNG-fueled PCC as a flagship model.
Principal particulars of LNGfueled 49,000DWT-type chemical
tankerShip type: IMO TYPE 2&3 chemical
tankerL x B x D x d: 179.40m x 32.26m x
19.50m x 13.30m (at scantling)
DWT/GT:
about 49,000t/33,100
Speed, service:
about 14.0kt

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Mitsubishi receives AiP for LNG fuel gas supply system from BV

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.,a member of the Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries (MHI) Group, was granted
Approval in Principle (AIP)(Note 1) fromthe French Classification Society,Bureau Veritas (BV), for a liquefied
natural gas (LNG) fuel gas supplysystem (FGSS) for marine fourstroke
dual fuel engines(Note 2) on October 19,
2020. The AIP certificate was presented on the same day at Mitsubishi Shipbuilding’s headquarters in Yokohama.
The FGSS consists of an LNG fueltank, gas supply unit, control systems
and other relevant equipment.
The approved FGSS was developed
mainly for installation on coastal ferries and small to medium cargo ships,
based on the experience and knowledge obtained through shipbuilding ofLNG carriers for many years and thetechnologies and know-how accumu-lated by development of FGSS products for large ships. The small
vacuum-insulated type tanks for thesystem have a double shell structurethat ensures high heat insulation andalso allows the external cylinder of thetank to remain at normal temperature, which consequently simplifies
the support structure of the tank andreduces the workload for installation
work. Furthermore, the Tank Connection Space(Note 3) is also designed tosave space and allow easy operationand less maintenance.
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding delivered
a FGSS in 2019 to be installed on thefirst Japanese LNG-fueled car carrier,currently being built at Shin Kurushima Toyohashi Shipbuilding Co.,
Ltd., and has one more order for a shipcurrently under construction. The
included large tanks with insulation
coatings are designed to be thebest fit for installation in largevessels.
Mitsubishi
Shipbuilding willkeep expanding
its product lineup
to meet the increasing demandfor LNG fuel and will continue to provide FGSS as a manufacturer, and tooffer superior engineering services forgas handling-related equipment tosupport the design and constructionof LNG-fueled ships regardless of thesize and vessel type, for the further
development of ocean transport, andreduction of environmental load.
Note 1 Approval in Principle (AIP)
indicates that a certification body has
reviewed the basic design, and confirmed that it meets the technical requirements and standards for safety.
The inspection of this system wasconducted based on the IGF Code(Note4)
with which compliance is required
when using LNG fuel, and the BV’s
ship classification regulations.
Note 2 A marine four-stroke dual
fuel engine is an engine fitted mainly
in small and medium ships, and canuse both conventional heavy oil andnatural gas as fuel.
Note 3 Tank Connection Space isthe space surrounding all tank connections and tank valves, and is required
under the IGF Code for tanks withsuch connections in enclosed spaces.
Note 4 The International Code of
Safety for Ships Using Gases or Other
Low-flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code) is aninternational regulation stipulating
the safety requirements for ships
using LNG and other fuels with low
flashpoints.

Naikai completes 875GT passenger/car ferry, SHOYO MARU

Naikai Zosen Corporation completed the 875GT passenger/car ferry,
SHOYO MARU, at the Setoda Shipyard for Ishizaki Kisen Co., Ltd. ofJapan on July 15, 2020. The ferry is
now in coastal transport service on
the Matsuyama-Kure-Hiroshimaroute in the Seto Inland Sea.
The propulsion system uses twoengines and two propellers, and an
eco-cap is attached to each propeller
to increase the propulsion performance. A car roll-on/off ramp door isprovided at the bow and stern.
The stern form is the ordinary typeto improve the propulsion efficiency
and seaworthiness. The bow thruster
installed at the bow section allows
easy berthing and unberthing.

An elevator is provided for aged anddisabled passengers to connect thevehicle and promenade decks at theport side.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D x d:62.60m x 13.00m
x 3.90m/9.10m (vehicle deck/promenade deck) x 2.80m (designed loaddraft)
DWT/GT:
420t /871
Main engine:
Daihatsu6DEM-23 diesel engines x 2units
MCR:
1,200kW x
750/235min-1/unit
Speed, service:
about 14.8kt
Complement:
12
Classification:Japanese Government(smooth water area)
Registry: Matsuyama City, Ehime
Pref., Japan
Completion:
July 15, 2020

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NORD MINAMI

WAN HAI 322

Builder: Minaminippon Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd./Imabari Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Ship type: Chemical/product oil carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D: 184.94m x 32.20m x
19.10mDWT/GT: 52,825t/30,560
Main engine: 6S50ME-C9.6 diesel x
1 unitSpeed, service: 14.5kt
Classification: ClassNK
Completion: October 28, 2020

Owner: Wan Hai Lines (Singapore)
Pte. Ltd.
Builder: Japan Marine United Corporation
Ship type: Container carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 203.50m x 34.80m
x 16.60m x 11.50m
DWT/GT: 37,160t/30,676
Main engine: MAN-B&W 7S70MEC10.5 diesel x 1 unit
Speed: 21.6kt
Complement: 25
Classification: DNVGLGLORIOUSSUNSHINE

SINAR MAUMERE

Owner: Solar Shipping and Trading
S.A.
Builder: Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 768
Ship type: Product/chemical tanker
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 175.00m x 32.20m
x 19.05m x 13.10m
DWT/GT: 49,996t/29,462
Main engine: Mitsui MAN B&W
6S50ME-B9.5 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 15.3kt
Classification: ABS
Registry: Monrovia, Liberia
Completion: September 1, 2020

Owner: PT. Samudera Energi
Tangguh
Builder: Sasaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 709
Ship type: Chemical tanker
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 95.32m x 14.60m x7.20m x 5.745m
DWT/GT: 3,986t/2,943
Main engine: Akasaka AX33BFD
diesel x 1 unit
Output: 1,618kW x 310rpm
Speed, service: 12.0kt
Classification: BV
Registry: PanamaCompletion: July 20, 2020

SEATRIBUTE

Owner: Kali Marine Ltd.
Builder: Sumitomo Heavy Industries
Marine & Engineering Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 1402
Ship type: Crude oil carrier
L x B x D: 228.96m x 44.00m x 21.80m
DWT/GT: abt. 111,700t/abt. 60,600
Main engine: Hitachi MAN B&W
6G60ME-C9.5 diesel x 1 unit
Speed: 15.0kt
Classification: LR
Registry: Malta
Completion: August 6, 2020

Cover Photo
BRILLIANT DEPARTURE
The CSC CREATOR underway infront of a Japanese symbol, Mount
FUJI, during her sea trials. This
Capesize bulk carrier was built by
the Tsu Shipyard of Japan Marine
United Corporation.

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