No. 352 Apr. - May 2012

Kawasaki develops large LNG-fueled containership

LNG-fueled containership and fuel supply barge
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. has developed an
LNG-fueled 9,000TEU containership and obtained Approval in Principle (AiP) from Det Norske Veritas (DNV).
LNG produces far less global-warming CO2 and acidrain-causing NOx and SOx than conventional fuels, so is
rapidly gaining attention as a cleaner alternative to heavy
fuel oil for powering large cargo ships.
The new LNG containership is equipped with a fueltank large enough for the ship to cross the Pacific bothways, easily adequate to navigate the North American andEuropean Emission Control Areas (ECAs). The ship features a dual-fuel propulsion system, which enables heavy
fuel oil to be used as backup fuel.
Adopting a ‘two-island’ design concept, the ship separates the accommodations and the engine room to maximize the container loading space. Installing the fuel tanks
under the accommodations is another design consideration
for securing cargo space.
LNG fuel will be stored in a newly developed IMO TypeB independent prismatic tank, which provides high volume efficiency. This tank features a proprietary heat insulation technology, Kawasaki Panel System, to minimize
natural evaporation of LNG fuel.
The ship is powered by an electronically controlled, dualfuel, low-speed diesel engine which, coupled with a fully
optimized hull form, reduces environmental impact with
its excellent combustion efficiency.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has
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been gradually stepping up control of NOx andSOx emissions, and has already decided to put alimit on CO2 emissions as well. Compared withcontainerships that run on heavy fuel oil, LNGfueled containerships reduce CO2 emission by approximately 30%. Further, to meet the new IMO
SOx and NOx (Tier III) regulations slated to takeeffect in 2015 and 2016, respectively, these ships
are designed to reduce emissions of NOx by asmuch as 80% and SOx by nearly 100%.
As a pioneer in the field of LNG-fueled ships
and a major contributor to the industry in Norway, DNV represents the leading-edge of European technology in this field. Kawasaki has earned
an AiP for both the overall design of the ship and the LNG
fuel tank from DNV. Kawasaki will continue to perform acomprehensive safety evaluation in cooperation with DNV.
With a wealth of knowhow acquired over the years
through its experience with LNG carriers, Kawasaki plans
to make new inroads into the field of LNG-fueled vessels
in an effort to create new values. Building on the latest
development efforts, Kawasaki will continue to add to its
offerings of eco-friendly ships.
Principal particulars of the LNG-fueled 9,000TEU
containership
Length overall:Approx. 308mBreadth:
48.4m
Draught:
14.5m
LNG fuel tank:Approx. 7,000m3
Approval in Principle (DNV)

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MHI completes marine resource research vessel HAKUREI
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
(MHI) completed construction ofHAKUREI (HN:1155), a marine resource research vessel and delivered
the vessel to Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC)
at the Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works on January 31, 2012.
The HAKUREI is the first research
vessel in Japan equipped with two
types of large drilling equipment (Seabed seating type and onboard type),
which are selectable depending on thesubmarine geological conditions.
To keep the vessel within the predetermined area and reduce underwater radiated noise, the vessel isequipped with an efficient dynamic
positioning system utilizing 2-azimuth, large-diameter, low speed,
skewed propellers, and 3-bow thrusters. Furthermore, the moon pool in thecenter of the hull enables the safe andefficient operation of survey equip-ment.
Principal Particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 118.3m x
101.0m x 19.0m x 9.2m x 6.2m
GT:
6,283
Main propulsion system:
Electric motors 3,200kW x 2 units

Azimuth propellers x 2 units
Speed, service:
15.5ktCruising range:
Approx. 9,000nm
Complement:
70
Classification:NK

Sanoyas completes Panamax bulker SPRING AEOLIAN
Sanoyas Shipbuilding Corporationdelivered the Panamax bulk carrier
SPRING AEOLIAN (HN: 1321) to theowner Primavera Monatana S.A. at
the Mizushima Shipyard on January
11, 2012.
This vessel is the 28th of the seriesof SANOYAS developed 83,000DWT
type Panamax bulk carriers, featuring the largest deadweight and cargohold capacity in the world as
PANAMAX bulk carrier designedwith the Common Structural Rules(CSR) of the International Associationof Classification Societies.
For improvement of propulsion efficiency, the vessel is equipped with alow-speed and long-stroke main engine combined with a high-efficiency
propeller and SANOYAS developedenergy 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.
For efficient cargo handling, cargo
hatches are widened as much as
possible. Dedicated fresh watertanks are provided for storinghold washingwater generated
by a large capacity type fresh water generator. Inaddition, a special fuel oil heating system is ap-plied for the fuel oil storage tanks to
avoid cargo damage by overheating
and to save steam consumption.
Various measures for protection of
the environment such as fuel oil tankswith double hull structures, holdingtank for accommodation discharges
and dirty hold bilge, and independentbilge segregation system for the engine room, are incorporated.
Principal particulars
Owner: Primavera Monatana S.A.
Ship type:
Bulk carrier
Hull No.:1321
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 229.00m
x 224.00m x 32.24m x 20.20m x
14.598m (ext.)
DWT/GT:
83,478t/44,366
Cargo hold capacity:96,078m3 (grain)
Main engine:MAN B&W 6S60MC-C
diesel x 1 unit
M.C.O.:
10,740kW
Speed, service:
about 14.0kt
Complement:
25
Classification:NK
Delivery:January 11, 2012
Registry:
PanamaNo. 352 Apr. - May Page 3

Imabari completes bulk carrier CMB VAN MIEGHEM
Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
completed construction of the CMB
VAN MIEGHEM (HN: S-1564), a
95,737DWT bulk carrier, and delivered the vessel at the Marugame
Headquarters on December 1, 2011.

The vessel is a diesel engine-driven
single screw oceangoing bulk carrier
suitable for carrying coal, ore, andgrain cargoes.
The vessel is provided with siderolling type hatch covers, which areoperated by electric motor andchain drive systems. The sizes of
the hatches aredesigned widelyfor conveniencein cargo handling
operations.
The vessel has
an energy saving
device installedat the leading edge of rudder which
contributes to environmentallyfriendly/economical operation.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 234.98m
x 227.00m x 38.00m x 19.90m x14.45m
DWT/GT:
95,737t/50,617
Cargo hold capacity:
109,477m3
Main engine: Mitsui-MAN B&W
6S60MC-C (Mark 7) x 1 unit
MCR:
12,950kW x 101.0rpm
Speed, service:
about 15.0kt
Complement:
25
Classification:NK
Delivery:
December 1, 2011

MES delivers 110,000DWT bulker JUBILANT SUCCESS
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd. (MES) completed the110,000DWT bulk carrier, JUBILANT SUCCESS (HN: 1818), which
had been under construction at its
Chiba Works, and delivered the vessel to her owner Clio Marine Inc.,
Liberia, on January 17, 2012.
The design of this vessel has beendeveloped to aim at higher efficiency
in the marine transport of iron ore,coal and grain in view of the future
expansion of the Panama Canal. Thisvessel has achieved better environmental performance, greater flexibility in operation, and higher safety ofvessel’s construction. This is the second vessel of the newly designed “OverPanamax Type” bulk carrier series
having the features as follows.
- This vessel has an over-Panamax
width in consideration of the future
expansion of the Panama Canal,
and is designed to have accessibility
to major coal unloading ports while
maximizing the deadweight.
- This vessel can be assigned to wide
range of transportation by its
adequate structural strength andsufficient cargo hold capacity
considering carriage of iron ore, coaland grain.
- This vessel is designed to achieve
low fuel oil consumption by-----

adopting (of)the most advanced
forms of bow and stern, highefficiency propeller, and otherenergy-saving devices.
This vessel is designed inaccordance with the Common
Structural Rules for bulk carriers(CSR-B) of the International
Association of Classification
Societies (IACS) achieving both
structural safety and operational
flexibility.
Enhanced safety is assured bysatisfying new regulations forforecastle arrangement and bow
part to reserve buoyancy.
Arrangement of means of access incargo holds and ballast tanks based
upon the SOLAS regulations hasachieved safe and efficient
inspection of the vessel.
Mooringequipment
matches therequirementsof iron ore
loading ports
in Brazil.
The vessel
meets the fueloil tank
protection
regulations byMARPOL
convention
and has asewage tank to preserve marine
environment.
- Main engine is MITSUI-MAN
B&W 6S60MC-C Diesel Engine,which is compact and highpowered and satisfies IMO
emission restriction for exhaustgas.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D: 240.00m x233.00m x 43.00m x 20.70m
DWT/GT: 110,909t/60,997
Main engine: MITSUI-MAN B&W
6S60MC-C diesel x 1 unit
MCO:
13,560kW x 105rpm
Speed:
14.5 knots
Complement:
25
Classification:
NK
Registry:
PanamaDelivery:January 17, 2012

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Namura completes 115,000DWT type product oil carrier FS DILIGENCE
Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
delivered the 115,586 DWT productoil carrier FS DILIGENCE to Simosa
Shipping Company Limited at its
Imari Shipyard & Works on January
18, 2012.
This is the first vessel of a design of115,000 DWT type product oil carrier
which has been developed as a newgeneration double hull Aframax
tanker series. Namura has drasticallyreviewed and modified the specifications by improving those of the existing 105,000DWT type product oil carriers.
The vessel has three sets of adequate capacity cargo pumps with aself-stripping system and can load
three different grades of cargoes. Hullconstruction is designed and constructed in accordance with the Common Structural Rules (CSR). Pure ep-

oxy coating is applied to cargo oiltanks and cargopipings in orderto prevent therust contaminating into the cargo.
Vapour emission
control system(VECS) is appliedin compliancewith USCG/CFR
46 Part 39. Radar type tank level
gauges are equipped for cargo oiltanks, slop tanks and a residual sloptank.
The Namura flow control fin (NCF)
is provided as an energy saving device.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 249.97m
x 241.00m x 44.00m x 21.20m x14.80m
DWT/GT:
115,586t/63,057
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S60MC-C(Mark 7) x 1 unit
M.C.O.:
13,560kW x 105.0min-1
Speed, service:
15.2ktComplement:
25
Classification:
ABS
Flag:
Hong Kong

Naikai completes 37,800DWT general cargo ship NICOLINE BULKER
Naikai Zosen Corporation has completed construction of the 37,800DWTcargo ship NICOLINE BULKER fordelivery to Lauritzen Bulkers A/S at
the Innoshima Shipyard of NaikaiZosen.
This dry cargo vessel is constructedwith the double-side shell construction
for every cargo hold. The double-side
shell design increases the hullstrength and ensures stability against
external damage, which makes theship safer than the conventional typeand improves maintenance in cargoholds.

Should external damage occur, theinner shell of the vessel can prevent
loss or outflow of cargoes, securing
quality of the cargoes. Fuel oil tanks
are also protected by the double side
shells complying with the international regulations for marine environment protection.
The vessel has broad beam andshallow draught and can enter shallow ports and navigate rivers, channels, and lakes. An adequate rudderarea gives course keeping stability to
the vessel despite the broad beam.
Cargoes include grains, coal, ores,
sulfur, cement,
limestone, steel
products, andlumber. Suchlengthy cargoes
can be accommodated in cargoholds andstacked on theupper deck.
Cargo hold compartment consists of five holds.

The Nos. 2 through 4 holds are thebox-shaped type, and four 30t deck
cranes are mounted. Wide hatch openings allow loading lengthy cargoes andfacilitate cargo-handling work.
The vessel, as an eco-ship, uses thelatest energy-saving type low-speed
main engine, a large-diameter propeller, SSD (Super Stream Duct) and
Surf-Bulb (Rudder Fin with Bulb) for
increased fuel efficiency. The Ax-Bow,a sharp-edged bow, is employed toimprove seakeeping performance.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d:
184.75m x 177.00m x 30.60m x
14.50m x 9.55m
DWT/GT: 38,191t/23,950
Cargo hold capacity:
47,235.9m3 (grain)
Main engine:Hitachi-B&W 6S46MCC (Mark 7) diesel x 1 unit
D.M.C.O.:
6,780kW x 111.0min-1
D.C.S.O.:
6,100kW x 107.2min-1
Speed, service:
about 14.3kt
Complement:
25
Classification:NK
Completion:
Jan. 20, 2012

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Universal completes Panamax bulker KEY JOURNEY
Universal Shipbuilding Corporation delivered a 80,000DWT bulk carrier KEY JOURNEY at the Maizuru
shipyard on February 17, 2012.
The ship is the 17th vessel of thenewly designed Panamax bulk carrier
and has the largest deadweight andcargo hold capacity within the restriction of the overall length for Panamax
bulk carriers based on the use of various independent technologies.
The bow shape, called the“LEADGE-Bow,” reduces the added
wave resistance not only under theladen condition but also the ballastcondition. The LEADGE-bow is newly
developed and provides superior performance at sea to the previous “AxBow,” which was fitted to more than
90 vessels.
The ship has high propulsion efficiency and energy saving and is pro-vided with the Surf-Bulb (Rudder finwith bulb) after the propeller and SSD(Super Stream Duct) in front of thepropeller.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 225m x
222m x 32.26m x 20m x 14.38m
DWT/GT:80,591t/42,711

Cargo hold capacity: 95,980m3
Main engine: MAN B&W 7S50MC-C
diesel x 1 unit
Sea speed:
14.6ktComplement:
25
Classification:NK
Completion:
February 17, 2012

JSEA participates in Posidonia 2012
The 23rd Posidonia 2012 (The International Shipping Exhibition) willtake place at the Metropolitan Expo
Centre in Athens for five days fromJune 4 through 8. This event is organized by the Posidonia Exhibitions SAand sponsored by the Greek Ministryof Mercantile Marine, Union of Greek
Shipowners, etc., and organizations
related to the maritime industry. The

Japan Ship Exporters’ Association(JSEA) consisting of 12 Japanese shipbuilders will participate in the exhibition with the financial support ofThe Nippon Foundation and in cooperation with The Shipbuilders’ Association of Japan. JSEA will use a243.60m2 exhibition area where Japanese shipbuilding technology will bepresented. Particular ship hull forms

and newly developed ship designs will
be introduced with the liquid crystal
display (LCD) system.
Shipbuilders:
IHI Marine United Inc.
Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd.
Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Sanoyas Shipbuilding Corporation
Sasebo Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co., Ltd.
Sumitomo Heavy Industries Marine& Engineering Co., Ltd.
Universal Shipbuilding CorporationCorrection
In the last issue of this news
letter, the correct figures of carrying capacity of the container
carrier HANJIN DALIAN on
Page 5 is 2,535. The figures
3,535 on the seventh line of thefirst column is incorrect.

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GLOBAL HEARTHONOLULU BRIDGELBC NATURE

Owner: Global Odyssey S.A.
Builder: The Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 846
Ship Type: Bulk CarrierL(o.a.) x B x D x d: 178.41m x 29.40mx 13.90m x 9 .77m
DWT/GT: 32,964t/20,254
Main engine: Mitsubishi 6UEC45LSE
diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.3kt
Classification: NK
Complement: 24
Completion: January.13, 2012

Owner: Cherry Ship Holding S.A.
Builder: IHI Marine United Inc.
Hull No.: 3286
Ship type: Container carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D: 334.55m x 45.6m x24.4m
DWT/GT: abt. 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
Speed, service: 22.7ktClassification: NK
Completion: January 25, 2012

Owner: Sun Olive Line Corporation
Builder: Oshima Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 10620
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 210.00m x
36.50m x 20.20m x 12.824m
DWT/GT: 71,066t/42744
Main engine: Mitsubishi
7UEC50LSII (P1 point) x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.5kt
Registration: Marshall Island
Classification: NK
Completion: January 11, 2012

KING COTTON

KING ISLANDSANKO FRONTIER

Owner: Sun Advance Shipping S.A.
Builder: Shin Kurushima Dockyard
Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: S-5686
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 179.99m x28.20m x 14.30m x 10.101m
DWT/GT: 33,622t/21,205
Main engine: Mitsubishi 6UEC45LSE
diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.3kt
Registration: Panama
Classification: NK
Completion: October 28, 2011

Owner: Ocean Friend Corp. Limited
Builder: Kanda Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 524
Ship type: Open hatch cargo ship
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 177.00 x
28.60 x 14.35 x 10.034
DWT/GT: 33,152t/21,483
Main engine: Mitsubishi 6UEC45LSEdiesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.15kt
Registration: Hong KongClassification: NK
Completion: December 9, 2011

Owner: FRONTIER BULKSHIP
LIMITED
Builder: Sasebo Heavy Industries Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: S795
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 225.00 x
32.20 x 19.80 x 14.136
DWT/GT: 74,962t/40,325
Main engine: Mitsui MAN B&W
7S50MC-C diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.5 knots
Registration: Liberia
Classification: ABS
Completion: November 18, 2011

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