No. 390 Aug. - Sept. 2018

JMU completes Suezmax tanker, KIMOLOS

Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) delivered the
KIMOLOS, a Suezmax tanker, to OMEGA THREE
MARINE CORP of OKEANIS ECO TANKERS at the
Tsu Shipyard on May 11, 2018. This is the first vessel ofthe newly developed Suezmax tanker after integration of
two companies, Universal Shipbuilding and IHIMU. Principal particulars have been optimized to cope with themarket requirements and to satisfy the restrictions ofmain ports in the world. The vessel has incorporated various and latest technologies developed through JMU's richexperience in building tankers.
Excellent hull performance was achieved by adopting
various and comprehensive technologies, which include
the advanced lower resistance hull form and optimizedenergy saving devices of the Super Stream Duct®,Surf-Bulb® and ALV-Fin®. Furthermore, the unique bow
shape called the Ax-Bow® gives better performance inwaves, and the well-refined shape of the superstructure
has low wind resistance.
The vessel can achieve Phase 2 level of the EEDI (Energy Effiiciency Design Index), which will be required for
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vessels with construction contracts to be concluded in andafter 2020.
Fuel oil consumption has further been improved byadoption of the electronically controlled marine diesel
engine compliant with the MARPOL NOx regulation Tier
II together with a high effiiciency propeller. To ensure
safety and maintenance, the IMO Performance Standard
for Protective Coatings (PSPC) is applied to the cargo oiltanks and ballast water tanks. The vessel is also designed
to comply with further environmental rules and regulations by installing the Ballast Water Management
System, providing an inventory list of hazardous materials, and other features.
Principal Particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D:
274.30m x 48.00m x 23.15m
DWT/GT:
159,159 t / 82,602
Main engine:
MAN-B&W 7S65ME-C8.5 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service:
14.65kt
Complement:
28
Classification:
LRS
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Ship of the Year Award 2017 goes to 20,000TEU containership MOL TRUTH

The Ship of the Year award given by the Japan Societyof Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers had 10 vessels
to choose from this year, the 28th year of the annual
event. The Ship of the Year award is given to innovative
vessels built in the past year based on technical, artistic
and social considerations.
The candidate announcement meeting and the selection meeting for the Ship of the Year Award 2017 were
held on May 14 at the Meiji Kinenkan in Minato-ku,
Tokyo, and the 20,000TEU class containership MOL
TRUTH, the biggest Japanese-built vessel of this category, came out as the winner. (Refer to SEA-Japan No. 387)

Ship of the Year Award 2017
The winners of individual sectors
included the AZALEA (large passenger ship sector), the TRANS HARMONY 1 (large cargo ship sector), the
TAKASU (small passenger shipsector), the HYPER-ECO (small
cargo ship sector), the TENYOMARU (fishing and work vessel
sector) and the KAIRYU (offshore
structure/equipment sector).
The prize awarding ceremony, ajoint event organized by the threeacademic societies in the maritime
science sector, took place on July 13
at the Kaiun Club.
AZALEA, large passenger shipsector award
The car ferry AZALEA built by
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
(present Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co.
- MSC) entered shuttle service
between Otaru (Hokkaido) and Niigata in June 2017. The ship was
designed by adopting the advancedenergy-saving hull form, Proximity
Twin-Screw System, and Mitsubishi
Air Lubrication System (MALS) to
reduce hull resistance and improve
propulsion effiiciency to achieve

The 12 members who were present, out of the total of
13 incumbent selection committee members, made thechoice of the MOL TRUTH, winning a majority of nine in
the first voting out of the 12 committee members. As thevessel had such advantages of high transportation effiiciency embodying diverse energy-effiiciency features in
addition to the economy of scale of the world's largest
class containership, capable of carrying 20,000TEUs in its
huge hull measuring 400 meters in overall length, thevessel gained the title of the Ship of the Year 2017.
MOL TRUTH
Ship type:
20,000TEU class containership
Shipowner:
Cypress Maritime, S.A.
Shipbuilder:
Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Completion:
October 31, 2017
L (b.p.) x B x D x d:
383.4m x 58.5m x 32.9m x 16.0m
Gross tonnage:
210,691
Speed:
23.0ktMain engine: MAN B&W 11G95ME-C9.5 diesel x 1 unit
(56,380kW)
Container loading capacity:
20,182TEUs
Features: Adoption of 4-stage lashing bridge and generator-use flue gas economizer

increased navigation speed andreduced fuel consumption comparedwith the previous vessel.
AZALEA

Ship type:Car ferry
Shipowner:Shin Nihonkai Ferry Co.,Ltd.
Shipbuilder:Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Completion:
June 26, 2017
L (b.p.) x B x D x d:188.0m x 26.6m x
20.3m x 7.2m
Gross tonnage:
14,125
Speed:
25.0ktMain engine:Wartsila 16V38C diesel(11,000kW) x 2 units
Passengers:
600 people
Vehicles:150 12m long trucks and 22
passenger automobiles
Features: Adoption of MALS and fin
stabilizers

TRANS HARMONY 1, large cargo
ship sector award
Based on the concept of "harmonyof humans and the global environment," the vehicle carrier was
designed using safety technologies
such as night-vision devices toachieve zero accidents on board theship. The hull form with less wind
resistance and various energy-saving
technologies reduces fuel consumption by 17% (or CO2 by 52% per cargo
unit in transport). The original
inboard lighting system and heat-insulation coating provides comfortableliving and working environments forthe crew. (Refer to SEA-Japan No
388)
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Ship type:
Vehicle carrier
Shipowner: Toyofuji Shipping Co.,Ltd.
Shipbuilder: Naikai Zosen Corporation
Completion:
December 31, 2017
L (b.p.) x B x D x d:199.9m x 32.2m x
30.3m x 14.8m
Gross tonnage:
50,200Speed:
19.75kt
Main engine: Hitachi MAN B&W
6S60ME-C8.5 diesel x 1 unit
Cargo loading capacity:3,000 passenger cars
Features:Adoption of night-vision devices and safety assurance system
for the crew
TAKASU, small passenger shipsector award
The TAKASU is a high-speed catamaran-type hydrofoil craft plying
between isolated islands off the coastof Nagasaki Prefecture. The ferry has
slender hull form and upright stems
that make the ship's waterline length
longer. Wave-making resistance canbe reduced by the surface effect ofhydrofoils installed between the hulls.
Full-automatic controllable flaps
attached to the foils alleviate the rolling and pitching motions for more
comfortable cruising.
TAK ASU

Ship type:Catamaran-type hydrofoil
craft
Shipowner:Nagasaki Kisen Co., Ltd.
Shipbuilder:Setouchi Craft Co., Ltd.
Completion:
May 30, 2017
L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 30.1m x 7.0m x
2.6m x 1.1m
Gross tonnage:
124
Speed:
30.0ktMain engine:MTU 16V2000M70 diesel (1,050kW) x 2 unitsCrew:
3 members
Passengers:
150 people

Features:Adoption of full-automatic
controllable flaps and inboard WiFi
HYPER-ECO, small cargoshipsector award
The HYPER-ECO is a energy-conscious coasting cargo ship, which was
designed with the optimized hull formand has adopted the latest technologies, i.e., contra-rotating propeller,
hybrid propulsion system, LV Fin,rudder bulb, etc. The main propulsion
system consists of the main diesel
engine and shaft generator. The shaft
generator is also used as an electricmotor drive at low ship speeds.
Hybrid ship operation is thusachieved with low noise and vibration.
HYPER-ECO

Ship type:
Coasting cargo ship
Shipowner: Mukaishima Dock Co.,Ltd.
Shipbuilder: Koike Shipbuilding &Shipping Co., Ltd.
Completion:
June 27, 2017
L (b.p.) x B x D x d:45.37m x 12.4m x
5.3m x 5.1m
Gross tonnage:
499
Speed:
11kt
Main engine: Hanshin Diesel LH28
(1,029kW) diesel x 1 unit
Cargo loading capacity:Steel materials of approximately 1,500 tons
Features:Adoption of contra-rotating
propeller and hybrid propulsion
systemTENYO MARU, fishing vessel/
work-ship sector award
The TENYO MARU is a fishery
exploration and training ship withdual purposes: training of maritime
offiicers and fishery investigation andresearch. Besides various fishingdevices, radars, and sounders, theship is equipped with hybrid propulsion system for engineer training, andSCR, a water-mixture fuel generator,

and power-system monitoring system
for training to cope with environmental conservation.
TENYO MARU

Ship type: Fishery exploration andtraining ship
Shipowner: Japan Fishery Researchand Education Agency
Shipbuilder:Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Completion:
October 31, 2017
L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 58.0m x 11.9m x
6.98m x 4.45m
Gross tonnage:
1,354
Speed:
12.0ktMain engine:LA34RG (1,700kW) x 1
unit
Complement
28 crew members
8 instructors/researchers
50 undergraduates
Features:
Adoption of hybrid propulsion system and various investigation installations

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Sanoyas completes Panamax bulk carrier, BALOS
Sanoyas Shipbuilding Corporationdelivered the Panamax bulk carrier,
BALOS, to Wall Knot Maritime S.A.
on May 22, 2018, which was constructed at Sanoyas Mizushima Shipyard. This is the 13th 82,000DWT
class Panamax bulk carrier of the
newly-developed Sanoyas series.
The vessel has larger cargo holdcapacity and further improved fueleffiiciency by 10% compared with theprevious 83,000DWT type. The vessel
achieves Phase 2 level of the EEDI
(Energy Effiiciency Design Index:
grams CO2 per ton nautical mile) regulation that applies to building contracts for ships placed on or after 1st
January, 2013.
For improvement of propulsion effii-

ciency, the vessel is equipped with alow-speed and long-stroke electronically controlled main engine combined with a high-effiiciency propeller. Moreover, associated energy
saving devices such as the Sanoyas
developed STF (Sanoyas-Tandem-Fin(patent): max. 6% energy saving) on
the stern shell and highly effiicient
appendages on the rudder contributeto the reduction of CO2 emissions.
Eco-friendly features include various countermeasures such as themain engine complying with the NOx
emission Tier II limit for the prevention of air pollution, and dedicatedlow sulphur diesel oil tank to cruise in
ECA (Emission Control Area), ballast
water treatment system and fuel oiltank protection forconservation of
the marine environment. In addition, independent
holding tanks foraccommodation
discharges, dirty
hold bilgewater,and rainwater on

the upper deck are provided.
Furthermore, for improvement ofvessel maintenance, access trunks
are arranged to gain access from theupper deck to the double bottom evenunder the laden condition. Wooden
furniture in the crew accommodation
makes offiicers and crews comfortablein the vessel and safe maneuverability is achieved with organizedarrangement and rear visibility in thewheelhouse.
Principal particulars
Owner:
Wall Knot Maritime S.A.
Builder: Sanoyas Shipbuilding Corporation
Hull No.:1356
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 229.00m x 32.24m
x 20.20m x 14.668m
DWT/GT:82,025t /43,380
Cargo hold capacity: 96,597m3 (grain)
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S60MEC8.2 diesel x 1 unit
MCO:
8,740kW
Speed, service:
about 14.5kt
Complement:
25
Registry:
The Bahamas
Classification:
ClassNK
Delivery:May 22, 2018

Accumulated diesel engine production reaches 100 million hp---- MITSUI-MAN B&W diesel engine ----

Mitsui E&S Machinery Co., Ltd.
has achieved accumulated diesel
engine production of 100 million
horsepower with a single engine
model. This record was achieved with
the Mitsui-MAN B&W diesel engine
11S90ME-C10.5, which was manufactured as the 6,555th diesel engine
at the Tamano Machinery Factory(Tamano-shi, Okayama) of Mitsui
E&S Machinery. This is the main
engine for a 14,000TEU container
carrier to be built at Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. for Shoei Kisen
Kaisha, Ltd.
The production record of Mitsui-MAN B&W diesel enginesachieved 50 million horsepower in
October 2005 (77 years and 4 months
since the first engine). Another 50
million horsepower has been added inonly 12 years and 8 months. In the
total 90 years since the first engine
was manufactured in 1928, accumulated production of 100 million horsepower has been achieved. In FY 2018,
Mitsui E&S Machinery Co., Ltd.
expects its annual production of diesel
engines to be about 3.88 million
horsepower.
Since entering into the license
agreement with Burmeister & Wain
in Denmark in 1926, now MAN
Energy Solutions SE, Mitsui E&S
Machinery has been building experience as the world's leading diesel
engine manufacturer. Mitsui E&S
Machinery will continue sales activities of diesel engines for bulkers,
tankers, car carriers and LPG carriers, etc. with its delivery record ofdiesel engines that comply with theNOx regulation Tier-III and dual fueldiesel engines.
Principal particulars of themilestone engine
Model: Mitsui-MAN B&W diesel engine 11S90ME-C10.5
Length, o.a.:
About 20.9m
Height:About 14.6m
Width:
About 5.1m
Bore:
900mm
Stroke:3,260mm
Shop test:
June 19, 2018

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Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and MHPS launch advanced
SOx abatement system ACTIVE FUNNEL

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
(Mitsubishi Shipbuilding) and Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.
(MHPS) have jointly launched themost advanced SOx abatement
system, ACTIVE FUNNEL. This
funnel structure contains an optimally shaped exhaust gas scrubbing
structure which reduces sulfur dioxide (SO2 ) in the exhaust gas of
3.5%-sulfur content fuels to that of
0.1%-sulfur content fuels, conformingwith the newly introduced SOx emissions regulations coming into effectglobally as of January 1, 2020.
The new and reliable SOx abatement system was developed by combining MHPS' comprehensive
exhaust gas treatment technologies
developed through providing desulfurization systems for thermal power
plants with Mitsubishi Shipbuilding's
marine engineering expertise
obtained from long shipbuilding experience. MHPS' land-based flue gas
desulfurization systems can treat theequivalent of 7 to 20 times of theemissions from a large marine diesel
engine.
ACTIVE FUNNEL is most suitable for very large container ships

with large engine output and limited
nstallation space for SOx abatement
systems. ACTIVE FUNNEL candesulfurize large amounts of exhaustgas and the flexible design allows
installation even in narrow spaces
between the container holds, while
maintaining the container capacity.
ACTIVE FUNNEL is also suitablefor installation on existing ships since
the structure consists of one module
enabling a short retrofitting period.
ACTIVE FUNNEL which is applicable to both open-loop systems andhybrid systems(Note 1) and provides aconventional funnel with advanced
SOx removal
functions.
In the future,
the product lineup
will be expanded
by applying the
new ACTIVE
FUNNEL technology to very large
crude carriers( V L C C :200,000-310,000D
WT) and verylarge ore carriers(VLOC).

When new SOx emissions regulationscome into effect,ACTIVE
FUNNEL is expected to contribute to
the further development of environmentally-friendly and economic
global marine transportation.
Please call at following address formore information of Active Funnel:
http://www.msb.mhi.co.jp/en/
products/AF/index.html(Note 1) In an open loop system, seawater
intake is sprayed directly on the exhaust gas
and then discharged from the ship. In a closed
loop system, the exhaust gas is scrubbed using
circulating water, after which the circulatingwater is neutralized for reuse. In a hybrid
system, it is possible to switch between open
and closed systems.

Naikai completes 27,000DWT open bulker, ARAUCARIA

Naikai Zosen Corporation completed construction of the ARAUCARIA, a 27,200DWT open bulk carrier, at its Setoda Shipyard on June 8,
2018. The bulk carrier has entered into
service mainly to transport nickel ore
on routes centered on New Caledonia.
The ARAUCARIA has double side
shells, and the shape of the cargoholds is suitable for loading fluidcargo. Employment of the double side
shells facilitates maintenance work of
the cargo holds easy and will prevent
outflow of fuel oil and cargo even if
the outer side shell is damaged in acollision.
Four cargo holds are provided, andthree deck cranes with 30t-hoisting
capacity are installed on the upper
deck. Open hatches of each hold has
been designed to adapt
for facilities at unloading ports for increasingcargo-handling effiiciency.
The open bulker
has improved fuel consumption using energy-saving equipment

such as the SSD (Super Stream Duct)and Surf-Bulb (Rudder Fin with
Bulb).
Principal particulars
L (o.a.):160.80m
L (b.p.):154.50m
Breadth (mld.):
26.00mDepth (mld.):
14.00mDraught (mld.):
9.88m
DWT/GT:
27,356t/16,774
Cargo hold capacity:
20,800m3
Complement:
24
Main engine:
Hitachi MAN B&W
6S42MC-7.1 diesel x 1 unit
NCO (85%):
4,165kW x 121.3min-1
Speed, service:
About 13.5kt
Registry:
PanamaClassification:
ClassNK
Completion:
June 8, 2018

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CAPE CLOVER

ST. SOFIAUNI SUNSHINE

Owner: Wealth Line Inc.
Builder: Namura Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 427
Ship Type: Bulk carrierL(o.a.)xBxDxds: 291.96m x 45.00m
x 24.60m x 18.20m
DWT/GT: 183,194t/93,451
Main engine: MAN B&W 6G70MEC9.5 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: about 14.50kt
Classification: ClassNK
Complement: 25
Delivery: January 30, 2018

Owner: Eastern Mediterranean Maritime Limited
Builder: Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd. (MES-S)
Hull No.: 1960
Ship type: Bulk carrier (neo60BC)
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 199.99m x
32.25m x 18.50m
DWT/GT: 60,424t/34,094
Main Engine: Mitsui-MAN B&W 6S50ME-B9.3 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: abtout 14.5kt
Registry: MaltaClassification: ClassNK
Delivery: May 28, 2018

Owner: Yamasa Shipholding Unicorn
S.A.
Builder: Oshima Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 10877
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 179.99m x
30.00m x 14.63m x 10.339m
DWT/GT: 36,880t/22,734
Main engine: Kawasaki-MAN B&W
5S50ME-C8.5 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.00kt
Registry: Hong KongClassification: ClassNK
Completion: April 24, 2018

NORD OLYMPIAKYOWA FALCON

SOUTHERN REVERENCE

Owner: Triton Navigation B.V.
Builder: Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 717
Ship type: Product/chemical tanker
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 182.50 x 32.
20 x 19.05 x 13.10
DWT/GT: 49,995t/29,513
Main engine: Mitsui MAN B&W 6S50ME-B9.5 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 15.0kt
Registry: Panama
Classification: ClassNK
Completion: March 9, 2018

Owner: Pacific Line Trading Inc.
Builder: Shin kurushima Dockyard
Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: S-5961
Ship type: RORO ship
L (o.a.) x B x D : 134.0m x 22.60m x
14.4m
DWT/GT: 12,084t/12,592
Main engine: 6UEC33LSE-C2 diesel
x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.00kt
Registry: Marshall Islands
Classification: ClassNK
Completion: May 9, 2018

Builder: Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 1568
Ship type: Tanker
L (o.a.) x B x D: 243.80m x 42.00m x
21.48mDWT/GT: 108,677t/60,855
Main engine: MAN-B&W 6G60MEC9.5 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 15.25kt
Registry: Panama
Classification: ClassNK
Completion: March 27, 2018

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