No. 354 Aug. - Sept. 2012TØNSBERG receives The Ship of The Year Award 2011

The 22nd Ship of the Year Award for 2011 went to thelarge RO/RO cargoship TØNSBERG, and small ship classprizes were given to the coastal cargoship YONE MARU,
and the high-speed ferry ‘awaline KIRARA.’ The award ispresented every year by The Japan Society of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers to one ship excelling technologically, aesthetically and in social significance out ofthe vessels built in Japan during the past year.
The award ceremony took place at the Nippon Kaiun
Club in Tokyo on July 25, 2012. The ceremony was held
jointly with two other institutes, The Japan Institute ofMarine Engineering (JIME) and The Japan Institute ofNavigation. The Marine Engineering of the Year Awardand the Navigation Achievement Prize were also awarded
to the respective winners.
The TØNSBERG vessel is the world’s largest RO/ROcargoship capable of carrying high and heavy cargoes that
include construction machinery, plant modules, railcars,etc. The cargoes are efficiently accommodated by the rollFor further information please contact:

on and roll-off system onto nine cargo decks, three of which
are elevating decks driven by electric winches. A 12m wide
aft ramp is provided, which can carry loads of up to 505
tons, and the vessel can call at ports without adequate
cargo-handling facilities. The ballast water treatment system, electronically controlled main diesel engine, andwaste-heat recovery system are adopted for environmental protection. The vessel was highly evaluated for incorporating the most advanced ship design and technologies.
Ship name:TØNSBERG
Ship type:
RORO (Roll-on/Roll-off) cargoship
Ship Owner: Wilhelmsen Lines Shipowning Malta Ltd.
Shipbuilder:
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Completion:March 18, 2011
Lpp x B x D x d:
250m x 32.26m x 33.22m x 11.0m
Gross tonnage:
74,622
Ship speed:
about 20.25kt
Main engine:
MAN B&W 7L70ME-C8 diesel engine
Output:20,100kW
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IHIMU completes 8,600TEU container carrier HELSINKI BRIDGEIHI Marine United Inc. has delivered the 8,600TEU container carrier
HELSINKI BRIDGE (Hull No. 3287)
to Daisy Ship Holding S.A. at its Kure
Shipyard. The HELSINKI BRIDGE
is one of the largest class of container
carrier, and IHIMU’s sophisticatedshipbuilding technology and experience were exploited for this carrier.
For economical operation on container trades, an electronically controlled main engine is installed on thecarrier. To achieve more optimum
operation, the latest systems such as
the turbo charger cut-off system andinverter-controlled cooling seawater
pump are applied. These systems contribute to reduction of both fuel oil consumption and gas emissions.
Good propulsion performance andgood maneuverability are achieved
with the latest technology of IHIMU,

which includes CFD analysis, 3DFEM ship-model analysis, walkthrough simulation, and apparatus
installation simulation utilizing theCIM system “Ajisai.”Principal particulars:
L (o.a.) x B x D: about 334.55m x
45.60m x 24.40m

DWT/GT:
about 97,000t/97,000
Loading capacity:
8,600TEUs
Main engine: MAN B&W 9K98MEMark VI diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
51,480kW x 94.0rpm
Classification:NK
Completion:
April 27, 2012

MES develops world’s 1st integrated EGR system for marine diesel
engines meeting the IMO Tier III NOx emission requirements
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd. (MES) has recently confirmed that its large size low speed
marine diesel engine can meet theIMO’s forthcoming Tier III NOx emission requirements based on theworld’s first integrated Exhaust Gas
Recirculation (EGR) System.
The International Maritime Orga-nization (IMO) has been strengthening its regulations on marine environment more and more recently. The
emission of NOx by ships should belower than 17g/kWh in the first regulation of 2000, 14.4 g/kWh in the second regulation of 2011 and will belower than 3.4 g/kWh in the tertiary
regulation of 2016, which is 80% lessthan that of thefirst regulation ina specific sea area.
MES has developed various technologies for environmental control
including NO xemission control
and has carriedout confirmation
tests using one of
the world’s largest
test diesel engines
installed in themachinery factoryof Tamano Works
in 2010.
The EGR devel-oped by MES, which recently cleared
the IMO’s NOx Tier III requirements,
is a system to reduce NOx emission
by lowering peak combustion gas temperature by re-circulating a part ofengine exhaust gas to the engine. The
most distinctive feature of this systemis this is the world’s first integrated
type with the engine. By integrationof the entire EGR system into one unit,
the compact design entails only minor changes to the engine outline compared with other NOx emission control systems, thus necessitating theleast design modification of an engine
room.
MES, as a leading manufacturer oflarge size low speed marine diesel
engines in Japan, is developing technologies for NOx emission control aswell as for reduction of CO2 emission(energy saving technology). MES iscommitted to satisfy the various needsof the customers in the future with awide range of products including thegas burning engine (ME-GI) which isalso a well-established technology ofMES.

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MHI completes RoPax ferry SUZURAN for Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
(MHI) completed construction ofSUZURAN (HN:2276), a high-speed
RoPax ferry and delivered the vesselto Shin Nihonkai Ferry Co., Ltd. atthe Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery
Works on June 14, 2012. The ferry is
the sister vessel of the HAMANASU
and AKASHIA.

The vessel is equipped with theCRP POD system, which achieves anextremely low fuel consumption compared with ordinary RoPax ferries. Inaddition, this vessel also has a steam
turbine generator as a waste heat recovery system so that additional energy saving can be achieved. The passenger facilities of this vessel are designed to provide
a great deal ofprivate space foreach passenger.
For example, theeconomy classpassenger compartment consists of verticallyinterlocked individual spaces
with berths.

Principal Particulars
Length (o.a.):224.5mLength (b.p.):207.72m
Breadth:26.0m
Depth:
10.0m (2nd Deck)
Design draft:
7.4m
Gross tonnage:34,400 (International)
17,400 (JG)
Main propulsion system: Main engine 8,700kW x 2 units
Pod system:
12.9MW x 1 unit
Speed, service:
27.5kt (Trial max.
30.1kn)Cruising range: Approx. 3,300n.m.
Lane meter:2,000 m for Trailers, 300m for private cars
Complement
Passenger:
613 persons
Crew:
53 persons
Classification:
JG

Sanoyas completes 120-type Handy Cape bulker JUBILANT TREASURE
Sanoyas Shipbuilding Corp. delivered the 120-type Handy Cape bulk
carrier JUBILANT TREASURE constructed at Sanoyas Mizushima Shipyard to the owner Ever Bright Shipping, S.A. on May 23, 2012. The vessel is the 6th newbuilding of the120,000DWT type Handy Cape bulk
carrier series.
This advanced new vessel has large
deadweight with shallow draft, anticipating trade expansion for coal andiron ore in the future market. The vessel with wide beam and shallow draft
will clear the restrictions of some portsfor large bulk carriers and has been
named “Handy Cape” because of thehighest flexibility among Cape size
bulk carrier.
To improve propulsion efficiency,
the vessel uses a low-speed and longstroke main engine combined with ahigh-efficiency propeller together withan energy saving device called “STF”(Sanoyas-Tandem-Fin (patent): max.
6% energy saving) on the stern shell,
which also contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions.
This vessel complies with the Common Structural Rules (CSR) of theInternational Association of Classification Societies. Various countermeasures for protection of the environment are incorporated, which include
fuel oil tanks of double hull structures,
holding tank for accommodation discharges, and dirty hold bilge and independent bilge segregation systems
for the engine room.
The widest possible openings areprovided for the No. 1 to No. 7 cargoholds in the same sizes, which facilitate cargo handling. The vessel has
dedicated fresh water tanks for storing hold-washing water generated bya large capacity type fresh water generator. In addition, the special fuel oil
heating system installed in the fueloil storage tanks helps to avoid cargodamage by over-heating, and saves
steam consumption.
Wooden furniture in the accommodation increases comfortof the officers andcrews on board,and safe maneuverability isachieved with the shipshape arrangement and rear visibility of the wheelhouse.
Principal particulars
Ship No.:1306
L (o.a.) x L (p.p.) x B x D x d: 245.00m
x 238.00m x 43.00m x 21.65m x15.404m
DWT/GT:
119,454mt/64,647
Cargo hold capacity (grain):
135,717m3
Main engine:MAN B&W 6S60MC-C
diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
13,560kW
Speed, service: about 14.6kt (at c.s.o.
with 15% sea margin)
Classification:
NK
Registry:
PanamaComplement:
25
Delivery:May 23, 2012

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JUPITER SPIRIT cuts 3% energy consumption
with STEP in waves verified in actual navigation
Naikai Zosen Corporation has
proved its STEP, an energy-saving
device for ships, has the energy saving effect of 3% in actual navigation.
The STEP (Spray TEaring Plate) was
fixed on the bow of the JUPITERSPIRIT, a 45,961GT pure car andtruck carrier, constructed for NissanMotor Car Carrier Co., Ltd. at theNaikai’s Setoda Works in June lastyear. Since then data acquisition forenergy saving has been continued.
The STEP is an energy-saving device of a pair of plates attached to bothsides of the bow above the waterline.
The STEP is effective to reduce thewave resistance on the hull. Consequently, the fuel consumption can beimproved without losing ship speed
due to wave resistance. In water tanktests, the device was estimated to decrease the wave resistance by about
18% under the wave conditions andto reduce the energy consumption byabout 2% under head waves of Beaufort scale 6.
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (Class NK)
has acknowledged these results witha highly accurate evaluation method
combining water tank tests and theoretical calculations, which is called
SPICA (Ship Performance Index Calculation Program), and the STEP has

acquired theClass NK’s appraisal of the 10
Mode Performance Index forShips. The JUPITER SPIRIT has
also acquired
Class NK’s appraisal of the 10
Mode Performance Index for
Ships after actual ship operation for about one year.
The energy consumption of thisvessel was compared with ship operation data obtained from a similar car
carrier without the STEP, which wasbuilt in the same period. The comparison was carried out using sample data
referring to design conditions of TheSTEP, which include full load condition in summer, head wave angle
range within +/- 90 degrees, and significant wave height of 3 m. As a result, about 3% decrease in energy consumption was proved under the conditions of 2 m or more high waves,which exceed the STEP.
Principal particulars
Length, o.a.:
83.00mLength, b.p.:
170.00m
Breadth, mld.:
30.20mDepth, mld.: 28.80m at upper deck
Draught, mld.:
8.45m
GT:
45,961
Car carrying capacity: 5,000 units(Car size; 4.125m (L) x 1.550m (W)x 1.420m (H)Main engine: Hitachi-MAN B&W
6S60MC-C diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
12,210kW x 105min-1
Speed, service:
about 19.0kt
Classification:NK
Completion:
June 30, 2011

Imabari completes 95,671DWT bulk carrier SARGAM
Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
completed construction of SARGAM(HN: S-1580), a 95,671DWT bulk carrier, and delivered the vessel at theMarugame Headquarters on May 8,
2012. The vessel is an ocean going bulk

carrier driven by a diesel engine witha single screw and suitable for carrying coal, ore, and grain cargoes.
The hatch covers of the vessel are
the side rolling type operated by electric motors and chain drive systems.
The hatch openings are wide tofacilitate cargohandling operations.
The vessel
uses the leadingedge rudder as anenergy-saving
device which contributes to envi-ronment-friendly as well as economical operations.
Principal particulars
Length, o.a.:234.98m
Length, b.p.:
227.00m
Breadth, mld.:
38.00mDepth, mld.:
19.90mDraught, mld.:
14.45mDWT/GT:
95,671t/50,624
Loading capacity:
109,477m3
Main engine: Mitsui-MAN B&W
6S60MC-C (Mark 7) diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
12,950kW x 101.0rpm
Speed, service:
about 15.2kt
Complement:
28
Classification:NK
Delivery:May 8, 2012

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Universal completes 205,000DWT bulk carrier FPMC B JUSTICE
Universal Shipbuilding Corporation delivered the FPMC B JUSTICE,
a 205,000DWT bulk carrier, to FPMC
Justice Marine Corp. at the Tsu Shipyard on March 29, 2012. The vessel isdesigned to carry coal and iron ore between Asia and Australia more efficiently and to provide flexibility for
port restrictions. This is the 23rd vessel of a new design series of Newcastlemax that is not only the most efficientfor shallow draft, but also has large
cargo hold capacity.
The vessel uses double side skinconstruction for cargo holds to reduce
flooding risk due to side damage andimproved cargo handling. In spite of
the cargo holds with a double sideskin, the cargo capacity is equivalent
to that of previous single skinnedNewcastle-max series. The vessel isequipped with high propulsion efficiency and energy saving devices, SSD(Super Stream Duct) and Surf-Bulb(Rudder Fin with Bulb), in front of andbehind the propeller. In addition, thebow above the waterline uses the AxBow design that can decrease added
wave resistance at sea. Deck machinery such as windlasses and mooring
winches and hatch covers are driven
by an electric-motor system for oil leakprevention on the deck.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 299.7m x

290.2m x 50m x 25.0m x 18.2m
DWT/GT:
206,649MT/106,385
Loading Capacity:
218,684m3
Main engine:MAN B&W 7S65ME-C
diesel x 1 unit
Speed:
14.7ktComplement:
24
Classification:
BV
Completion:
March 29, 2012

Namura completes 115,000DWT product oil carrier FS ENDEAVOR
Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
delivered the 115,626DWT product oilcarrier FS ENDEAVOR to J&K Shipping Company Limited at its Imari
Shipyard & Works on June 6, 2012.
This is the second vessel of the classof 115,000DWT-type product oil carriers, which has been developed as thenew generation of double hull
Aframax tanker series. Namura has

drastically reviewed and modified thespecifications by improving those of
the existing 105,000DWT-type product oil carriers.
The vessel has three sets of adequate capacity cargo pumps with selfstripping systems and can load threedifferent grades of cargoes. Hull construction is designed and constructedin accordance with the Common

Structural Rules (CSR). Pure epoxy
coating is applied to the cargo oil tanks
and cargo piping to prevent cargoes
from being contaminated by rust.
Radar-type tank level gauges areequipped for the cargo oil tanks, sloptanks and residual slop tank. The vapor emission control system (VECS)
is used in compliance with USCG/
CFR 46 Part 39. The Namura flow
Control Fin (NCF) is provided as anenergy saving device.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B (mld) x D (mld) x
d (mld): 249.97m x 241.00m x
44.00m x 21.20m x 14.80m
DWT/GT:
115,626t/63,058
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S60MC-C(Mark 7) diesel x 1 set
M.C.O.:
13,560kW x 105.0min-1
Speed, service:
15.2ktComplement:
25 + 4 (workers)Classification:ABS
Flag:
Hong Kong

No. 354 Aug.- Sept. Page 6

TWINLUCK SW

FEDERAL SATSUKINORDROSE

Owner: Fortunate Maritime S.A.,
PanamaBuilder: The Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 847
Ship type: Bulk carrierL(o.a.) x B x D x d: 175.53m x 29.40m
x 13.70m x 9.64m
DWT/GT: 31,877t/19,817
Main engine: Mitsubishi6UEC45LSE diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.6kt
Classification: NK
Complements: 24
Completion: June 20, 2012

Owner: Federal Oceans Ltd.
Builder: Oshima Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 10582
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d(ext.): 199.98m x
23.762m x 14.85m x 10.849m
DWT/GT: 35,885MT/20465
Main engine: KAWASAKI MAN
B&W 6S46MC-C7 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.0kt
Registration: Marshall Island
Classification: DNV
Completion: May 24, 2012

Owner: Nordrose Navigation Company Limited
Builder: Sumitomo Heavy Industries
Marine & Engineering Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 1365
Ship type: Tanker
L (o.a.) x B x D: 228.60m x 42.00m x21.50m
DWT/GT: 105,000t/56,000
Main engine: Mitsui MAN B&W
6S60MC-C diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: About 14.8kt
Classification: LR
Completion: May 18, 2012

ZAO GALAXY

K. VICTORY

TRANS OCEANIC

Builder: Shin Kurushima Dockyard
Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: S-5717
Ship type: Chemical tanker
L (o.a.) x B x D x d(ext.): 159.03m x
27.10m x 14.20m x 10.025m
DWT/GT: 26,198 / 16,408
Main engine: 6UEC45LSE diesel x 1
unit
Registration: Marshall Island
Classification: NK
Completion: June 19, 2012

Owner: DAVID A Shipholding S.A.
Builder: Sasebo Heavy Industries Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: S776
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 292m x 45.00m x24.70m x 18.15m
DWT/GT: 181,500t/93,383
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S70MCC7 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 15.3kt
Registration: Panama
Classification: NK

Builder: Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 1532
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 189.99m x 32.26m
x 18.00m x 12.80m
DWT/GT: 58,168t/32,309
Main engine: MITSUI MAN B&W
6S50MC-C diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.5
Registration: Panama
Classification: NKCompletion: June 6, 2012

Completion: July 10, 2012

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