No. 309 Feb. - Mar. 2005

Next generation marine transport:

First commercial Techno Superliner launched

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) haslaunched the first commercial marine transport based on
Techno Superliner (TSL) technology at MES Tamano Shipyard. The Super Liner Ogasawara, a 14,500GT passenger/cargo ship, is the next generation of high-speed marine transports. The ship will enter service on theOgasawara route extending for 1,000km between Tokyoand Chichi Jima of the Ogasawara Islands.
The collaborative study on the Techno Superliner between Japanese shipbuilders and the government wasstarted to develop the next generation of high-speed commercial ships capable of navigating open seas in 1989, andended in 1995. The TSL was selected as a Millennium
Project of the government, and Techno-Seaways Inc. wasincorporated in June 2002 to order construction of theSuper Liner Ogasawara.
This TSL consists of a catamaran type hull made ofaluminum alloy, two propulsion units of water jets driven
by gas turbines, and four power units to drive eight fansfor lifting the ship by air cushioning on the sea surface.
Combined use of the water jet propulsion and air cushion
systems permit the ship to glide over the sea surface at aspeed of 70km/h (nearly 40 knots).
The ship was launched in November 2004, and outfitting of interiors and instruments is now under way at theTamano Shipyard. Completion is scheduled for end of October this year. The Super Liner Ogasawara is ranked
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wide.
Upon completion, the navigation
time required for the route will be reduced by nine or ten hours comparedwith 25 hours at present. This means aconsiderable increase in the number ofvoyages a year and it is expected togreatly contribute to improving convenience of the people living in the islands
and to increasing the number of tourists.
This project is now proceeding under the guidance of the Ministry ofLand, Infrastructure and Transport for the whole project
management including ship construction and navigationaloperation. The development of this project is supported by
the Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency and the Nippon Foundation.
Principal particulars
Ship’s name: Super Liner Ogasawara
Gross tonnage: approx. 14,500 tons
Dimensions: Length (o.a.) 140.0m x Breadth 29.8m x
Height 10.5m
Main engine: Gas turbine x 2 sets
Propulsion unit: Water-jet pump x 2 sets
Lift engine: High-speed diesel engine x 4 setsMax. speed: approx. 39 knots (approx. 72km/hr)
Cruising range: approx. 2,200 km
Passengers: 740 persons (max.)
Cargo loading capacity: 210 metric tons (max.)
Ship owner: Techno-Seaways Inc.
Ship operator: Ogasawara Kaiun Co. Ltd.

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Kawasaki delivers LPG carrier, Rhourd Enouss,to SONATRACH
Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation has delivered Rhourd Enouss(HN: 1547), a 59,392m3 capacity LPG
carrier, to Rhourd Enouss Transportation Corp. as an affiliate shipping
company of Sonatrach Petroleum Corporation (SPC) of the UK. SPC also isa subsidiary company ofSONATRACH of Algeria. The Rhourd
Enouss is the second delivery of three
LPG carriers ordered by SPC from Kawasaki. Kawasaki had previously constructed four LPG carriers for SPC.
Newbuildings of LPG carriers built byKawasaki now totals 39.
The Rhourd Enouss has four cargotanks of the independent tank typethat allows contraction of the tanks
due to liquefied cargoes such as NH3
besides LPG at very low temperatures. The cargo tanks are constructedwith special steel durable to the lowest temperature of minus 50oC andinsulated with urethane foam.
Reliquefaction units using threestage compressors, cargo heaters, vaporizers, booster pumps, and aerationfans are also provided to facilitatecargo handling at ports. The engine

and cargo section
operation is also totally managed byan integrated automation system.
Various machinery and valves ofboth sections canbe monitored andcontrolled at thecentral controlroom.
The main engine is the fuel-saving super-longstroke, 2-cycle low-speed KawasakiMAN B&W type. The use of an electric-control lubrication system for themain engine also reduces the consumption of lubricant for cylinders.
The Kawasaki SEA-ARROW bow isemployed to increase propulsion efficiency since it is effective to reducewave-making resistance.
The wheelhouse is equipped withadvanced electronic navigation installations, which are centralized in a
ship-shaped arrangement to increase
handling accessibility, and contributed to acquiring the NAUT-OC noti-fication. Furthermore, adoption of the
tracking control system ensures themore accurate and safe course-keeping.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 204.92m
x 200.45m x 32.20m x 20.20m x
12.10mDWT/GT: 44,399t/35,306t
Cargo tank capacity: 59,392m3
Main engine: Kawasaki-MAN B&W
6S60MC-C diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 13,560kW x 105rpm
Speed, service: approx. 17.1kt
Complement: 30
Classification: DNV

Toyohashi completes Panamax car carrier, Pyxis Leader
Toyohashi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
has completed construction of the pure
car carrier, Pyxis Leader for Pyxis
Shipholding S. A. of Panama. ThePyxis Leader is designed to carry 5,427
units based on the standard car (6,405

units based on RT43L), trucks, complete knock down (CKD) kits and containers. This is the second of the series of car carriers being built continuously at the shipyard at Toyohashi.
The vessel has twelve car decks withgarage deck including two liftable
decks. Car holds
above the freeboard deck have
two fire compartments. The main
engine is a lowspeed, long-stroke
diesel engine Kobe
Diesel-Mitsubishi
8UEC 60LSII. The
high performance

propeller saves fuel oil consumption.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 199.94m
x 190.00m x 32.26m x 34.80m x
10.30mGT/DWT: 62,195t/21,466t
Main engine: Kobe Diesel-Mitsubishi
8UEC 60LSII x 1 unit
MCR: 15,540 kW (21,129ps) x 104
min-1 (rpm)
NOR: 13,209 kW (17,960ps) x 98.5
min-1 (rpm)Speed, service: 20.0kt (max. trial:21.82kt)
Complement: 28
Classification: NK

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IHIMU completes 7,500TEU type container ship,P&O Nedlloyd Mondriaan
IHI Marine United Inc. has delivered the 7500TEU type container
ship, P&O Nedlloyd Mondriaan (HN:3191), to P&O Nedlloyd B.V. throughReederei Blue Star GmbH at its Kure
Shipyard. The P&O Nedlloyd
Mondriaan is the first of the series ofeight ships to be long-term chartered
to the P&O Nedlloyd group, and isdeployed under its Europe/Asia service. The P&O Nedlloyd Mondriaan
is a new generation of postPanamax
size container ship and features larger
capacity and good stability, installation of common rail electronically-controlled DU-Sulzer 12RT-flex 96C highpower engine, superior hull form for
efficient speed and good fuel consumption, about 700 reefer container receptacles, lashing bridges for simple andsecure lashing of on-deck containers,
and integrated bridge system with

one-man operation design.
In order to realize good propulsion
performance, economical operationand good maneuverability of the ship,
IHIMU has designed the ship with its
technical/engineering know-how,
CFD analysis, 3D-FEM ship modelanalysis, walk-through simulation
and apparatus installation simulation

8,176TEUs (in case of 7 tiers on deck)
8,450TEUs (in case of 8 tiers on deck)
Main engine: DU-Sulzer 12RT-flex
96C x 1 unit
MCR: 61,900kW x 94.0rpm
Service speed: 24.5kt
Classification: Germanischer Lloyd
Completion: Dec. 14, 2004

CIM system,Ajisai, which
IHIMU originallydeveloped.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D x d:
335.0m x 42.8m
x 24.4m x 14.0m
DWT/GT: 97,517t/
94,724t
Number of stowing
containers:

Naikai completes 32,000DWT cargo ship, Ivs Nightjar
Naikai Shipbuilding Corporation
has completed construction of the
32,000DWT general cargoship, Ivs
Nightjar (HN: 691), for Diamond Island Maritime S. A. at the Setoda
Works.
The Ivs Nightjar is a unique dry
cargo ship consisting of five holds protected with double hull constructionof the shipsides and bottom. The
double hull construction increases thehull strength and improves ship stability against external damage. This
also eases maintenance in the cargoholds and prevents the outflow of cargoes even if the outer shell is damaged.
The ship has a wide beam and shallow draft, which permit entering ports
with shallow waters as well as navigating rivers, channels, and lakes. A
special stern form was designed tomaintain the course despite the wide
beam hull, even under seagoing conditions or within a harbor.
The cargo holds can accommodate
grain, coal, ore, and steel products.
Moreover, timbers can be loaded inside cargo holds and on the exposeddeck. The Nos. 2
through 4 cargoholds are of thebox-shaped type.
Cargoes can behandled with four
30t deck cranes.
The wide
hatches facilitateloading and unloading of lengthy
products. The longitudinal hullstrength allows loading of heavy cargoes in every other hold. If Nos. 2 and4 holds are empty, the Nos. 1, 3, and 5
holds can load cargoes to the full loadwaterline.
The Ivs Nightjar is an ECO-SHIP
employing a low fuel consumption propulsion system based on a low-speed
main diesel engine and large diameter propeller.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 172.90mx 164.90m x 29.40m x 14.00m x
9.00m
DWT/GT: 32,316t/20,283t
Cargo hold capacity: 42,166.9m3(grain)
Main engine: Hitachi B&W 6S46MCC diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 6,400kW x 111min-1
NCR: 5,440kW x 105min-1
Speed, service: 14.2kt
Classification NK
Complement: 25
Completion: Oct. 29, 2004

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MES and Aker Kvaerner strengthen
joint technical development for NGH
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd. (MES), a frontier company
for the development of natural gas
hydrate (NGH) production and transport technology, has agreed a technical tie-up with Natural Gas HydrateAS, a group company of Aker
Kvaerner ASA, a Norwegian heavy
industry group.
Natural Gas Hydrate AS was established jointly by Professor
Gudmundsson Jon Steinar of theTechnical Institute of Norway, who
first proposed marine transport ofNGH and Aker Kvaerner ASA. Thecompany will specialize in the development of NGH technology.
The agreement concluded this time
includes promotion of joint development of NGH technology between
Norway and Japan as well as joint
working with potential customers forcommercialization and technical discussion of NGH.
MES has continued strenuous efforts for technological development tocommercialize NGH in collaboration
with several organizations with support from the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Orga-nization (NEDO), the Japan Oil, Gasand Metals National Corporation(JOGMEC), and the Japan Railway
Construction, Transport, and Technology Agency (JRTT). The company
will increase R&D on NGH from theglobal perspective viewpoint based on
the new agreement.
MES and theNorwegian company
willstrengthen technological exchange
about NGH, prepare for joint presentations to prospective NGH customers, and promote the use ofNGH worldwide.
Natural Gas
Hydrate AS possesses the proprietary
expertise of Dr. Gudmundsson andthe R&D resources of the Aker
Kvaerner group and is exclusively targeting NGH development. Previously
the company carried out a feasibility
study on NGH commercialization fora major oil company.
Outline of Natural Gas Hydrate AS

NGH pellets production (above)and the test plamt

President: Mr. Urdahl Petter
Office: Trondheim, Norway
Shareholders: Aker Kvaerner Engineering & Technology AS: 50%
Professor Gudmundsson Jon Steinar:50%
Capital: 100,000 NOK
Establishment; August 31, 1999

Imabari completes VLCC, Toba, for Toba Shipholding S. A
Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. hasdelivered the 299,980DWT type
VLCC, TOBA (HN: 8022), to theOwner Toba Shipholding S.A. at theSaijo Works. This VLCC is the second vessel developed by Imabari anddesigned to meet requirements for

economical ship operation and environmental protection. The vessel has
been designed to ensure safety andreliability at all stages of structuralconstruction. Then the vessel has acquired the notation PS-DA and PSFA of the NK.
The cargo compartment of thevessel consists of
15 cargo oil tanks
and 2 slop tanks
divided by 4 transverse bulkheads
and two longitudinal bulkheads,
which are protected with doublehull constructionin accordance with the requirementsof the MARPOL regulation 13F. Hightensile steel is applied to the hull parts
where effective reduction of the hullweight is possible according to the classification recommendation. Easy access is considered for maintenance ofballast water tanks. The vessel has
three independent main cargo pipeline system, which allow simultaneous
loading of three types of cargo oils withthree sets of 5,500 m3/h capacity cargo
pumps driven by steam turbines. The
system is designed to permit eachcargo oil pump to take suction fromeither group of cargo tanks anddisharge to the main cargo pipe line
system. The cargo oil manifold is de(Continued on page 5)

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Industry News in Brief

First Commercial UEC Eco-Engine

Electronically controlled diesel engine completed
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
(MHI) has completed the first electronically controlled marine diesel
Mitsubishi UEC Eco-Engine, the8UEC60LSII-Eco. The Eco-Engine
will begin service in a pure car andtruck carrier of NYK Line capable ofloading 6,400 cars/trucks being built
at Shin Kurushima Dockyard (Toyohashi Shipbuilding).
With the electronic control system,
higher maneuverability, improved
start-up and stable ship operation atlower speeds can be realized, as wellas environmental protection and economical efficiency.
The Mitsubishi UEC Eco-Engine
has been developed with higher reliability and the latest technologies in
response to worldwide regulation
trends restricting exhaust gas emission.
Based on the advantages of existing UEC engines, a 15% reduction innitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions andsuppression of generated smoke has
been achieved with electronic control
system of the fuel injection pumps,(Imabari.....continued from page 4)
signed and arranged in accordancewith the OCIMF requirements. The
vessel is equipped with a cargo vapor
emission control system to prevent airpollution.
The main engine is the low fuel consumption Mitsui MAN B&W
8S80MC-C, 2-stroke diesel engine
with exhaust turbocharger. Navigation systems such as the ECDIS andthe AIS are installed to ensure safe
navigation and operation.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 332.99m x 60.00m
x 29.00m x 20.533m
DWT/GT: 299,980t/160,068t
Main engine: MITSUI-MAN B&W
8S80MC-C x 1 unit
MCR: 27,960kW x 76.0rpm
Speed, service: 15.55kt
Complement: 34
Classification: NK

exhaust valves,
starting airvalves, and cylinder lubrication
systems. Also,
optimal control ofthe principal systems
hasachieved improvement infuel consumption
at partial load
and lubrication
efficiency. As aresult, the reliability of thecombustion
chamber over thefull range of operation is improved. By correlation of the timing
adjustments between the fuel injection and the exhaust valve open/close,maneuverability at start and low
speed are improved.
This marine propulsion engine hasvarious outstanding functions for use
in the 21st century. The new engine
is named “Eco”, which symbolizes thisengine’s characteristic performancesof “electronic control”, “ecology”,“economy”, “easy control (better maneuverability)”, and “excellent condition”.
Mitsubishi has been working onelectronically controlled UEC diesel
engines since 1988 and still planswork on other models such as theUEC-LSII and LSE series.
In response to various market demands, such as tighter environmental regulations, stable navigation, andhigher economic efficiency, the company developed the UEC Eco-Engineswith original technologies such as thestratified fuel-water injection system,engine diagnosis system (Doctor Diesel), and electronically controlled lubricating system (ECL).
Mitsubishi UEC Eco-EngineTerms
Model: 8UEC60LSII-Eco

Number of cylinders: EightCylinder bore: 600mm
Piston stroke: 2,300mm
Output/Engine Speed: 16,360kW x105rpm (P1 rating)

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Shipyard Activities

Sasebo Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
(SSK) has delivered Maritime Anita,
a 76,000DWT Panamax bulk carrier
to Four Shrine Corporation. The Maritime Anita is the 11th vessel of the76,000DWT class Panamax bulk carrier series. The vessel has a forecastle
deck and meets some new requirements for bulk carrier safety withwater ingress detecting system, dewatering system, and reinforcement ofdeck fitting. The Maritime Anita is oneof the largest class of Panamax bulkcarriers, and the superior hull form
with seven cargo holds and seven side

Kai-Ei

SSK completes
Panamax bulk carrier,Maritime Anita

rolling type hatches provides a larger
capacity of 90,911m3. The main engine
uses the latest model of Mitsui-MAN
32.26 m x 36.02 m x 9.5m
DWT/GT: 14,512t/61,321t
Car carrying capacity: 6,500 Units
Main engine: Mitsubishi-UE
7UEC60LS 13,240 kW x 105.0rpm
Speed, service: abt. 20.0kt
Classification: DNV
Completion: Oct. 29, 2004

Owner: Pyxis Maritime S.A./Little
Fountain Maritima S.A.
Builder: IHI Marine United Inc.
Hull No.: 3173
Ship type: VLCC
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 333.0m x 60.0mx 29.0m x 20.5m
DWT/GT: 300,562t/159,942t
Main engine: DU-Sulzer 7RTA84TB
x 1 unit
Output: 27,160kW at 74.0rpm
Speed, service: 15.7kt
Classification: NK
Completion: Sept. 30, 2004

Torrens
Operator: Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA
Group
Builder: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Hull No.: 2196
Ship type: Pure car truck carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: abt. 199.99 m xLowlands Phoenix
Owner: Great Homes Maritime, S. A.
Builder: Namura Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 253

B&W 7S50MC-C with low fuel consumption performance for energy saving.
Principal Particulars:
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 225.00m
x 218.00m x 32.20m x 19.80m x12.20m
DWT: 76,737t
Cargo hold capacity: 90,911m3
Main engine: MAN B&W 7S50MC-C
x 1 set
MCR: 9,230kW
Speed, service: 14.5kt
Classification: NK
Complement: 25

Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 167.76m x29.40m x 13.70m x 9.55m
DWT/GT: 31,923t/19,789t
Main engine: Mitsubishi
6UEC52LA diesel x 1 unit
Speed: 14.4kt
Classification: NK
Completion: Jan. 7, 2005

Medi Genova

Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 288.97m x
45.00m x 24.40m x 17.955m
DWT/GT: 177, 036t/89,543t
Main engine: B&W 6S70MC (MkVI) diesel x 1 unit
Output: 16,860kW x 91.0rpm
Speed, trial max.: 17.50kt
Classification: NK
Completion: Nov. 9, 2004

Owner: Leo Ocean, S.A.
Builder: Sanoyas Hishino Meisho
Corp.
Hull No.: 1221
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 225.00m x
32.26m x 19.30m x 13.994m
DWT/GT: 75,767mt/38,855t
Main engine: MAN B&W 7S50MCC diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: abt. 14.5kt
Classification: NK
Completion: Oct. 28, 2004

Lodestar Forest
Owner: I. M. A. Lines Co., S. A.
Builder: The Hakodate Dock Co.,Ltd.
Hull No: 798
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