No. 423 Feb. - Mar. 2024

Namura completes LPG-fueled LPG/Ammonia carrier
PHOENIX HARMONIA

Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. delivered the PHOENIX HARMONIA, a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) powered very large LPG/Ammonia Carrier (VLGC), at its
Imari Shipyard & Works on September 29, 2023. The vessel is the first of a newly-developed VLGC type based on
knowledge and experience in building small and mediumsized LPG carriers which Namura has built since 2000,
and supported by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. which
has a vast amount of experience in VLGC, based on concluded technical cooperation agreements, with eco-friendly
and excellent features that suggest this VLGC will become
one of the main products.
Reduction in the environmental impact is one of themost important issues to realize a sustainable society
through environmentally friendly shipping, so greenhousegas emissions will be reduced in accordance with government policy of carbon neutrality by 2050, so Namura will
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continue to develop and supply alternative fueled vessels
for a low-carbon society.
To improve the operating performance, the holding capacity of the cargo tank is increased from 83,000m3 to87,000m3 based on the largest ship size that can enter
major Japanese LPG terminals, and can transport ammonia which is clean, and expected to be one of the major
marine fuels. Further improvement of propulsion performance and fuel-saving in conformity with EEDI Phase 3
can be achieved by adoption of the optimal hull shape,
energy-saving devices, and electronically controlled main
engine. LPG fuel can reduce CO2 emissions by about 20%,and SO x by about 90% in comparison with fuel oil. The
vessel is also designed to transport ammonia and is presently one of the world's largest ammonia carriers.
For environmental protection, the vessel is equipped(Cntinued on Page 2)
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Naikai completes 2,900TEU containership, BRIGHT SAKURA
Naikai Zosen Corporation completed construction of the BRIGHTSAKURA, a containership with acarrying capacity of 2,900 TEUs, fordelivery to MI-DAS LINE S.A. at its
Innoshima Shipyards on October 26,
2023.
This ship is dedicated to containertransport on maritime routes. The
cargo hold of the ship is divided into
five container holds, and the ship canload ISO-standard 20ft and 40ft containers in the holds and on the upper
deck and hatch-covers. Moreover, theship can load high-cube containers of
three-tiers in the container holds, and45ft containers can be loaded above
ordinary containers in three tiers on
the upper deck.
The hull form has increased propulsion performance that has been
proven by scale-model ship tests.

Berthing andunberthing in a
port are facilitated with a bow
thruster. The
Becker-twisted
rudder with bulb
has been selected
for improved energy-saving performance. The
main engine uses
an open-type SOx scrubber and SCR(selective catalytic reduction) equipment to maintain clean environmental conservation.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B (mld.) x D (mld.) x d (mld.):185.99m x 35.20m x 17.20m x
9.50m (designed)
DWT/GT:27,853t (designed full load)/
29,622

Container loading capacity:
2,888TEUs
Complement:
25
Main engine: MAN B&W 7S60MEC10.5-HPSCR diesel x 1 unit
NCR:
12,070kW x 94.7min-1
Speed, service:
Approx. 18.5kt
Classification:
ClassNK
Registry:
PanamaCompletion:
October 26, 2023

LPG-fueled LPG/Ammonia carrier PHOENIX HARMONIA(Cntinued from Page 1)
with a main engine and generator
engines compliant with Annex VI of
the MARPOL 73/78 regulations to
reduce NOx emissions, and an air seal
type stern tube sealing device to reduce the risk of oil leakage. In addition, the vessel also complies with the
SOLAS Chapter II-1 Regulation 3-12,
Code on noise levels onboard ships toimprove the environment of the living quarters. The ballast water treat

LPG/NH3 carrier under construction

ment system to control the quality ofballast water is equipped to protect
the marine environment to comply
with the International Convention for
the Control and Management of Ships’
Ballast Water and Sediments. The
vessel has class notation IHM (Inventory of Hazardous Materials) for compliance with the ship recycling convention according to the Guidelines for theInventory of Hazardous Materials.

Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B (mld.) x d (mld.): 230.0m x36.6m x 12.0m
GT:50,849Cargo Capacity:
87,123.104m3
Main engine: MAN B&W 6G60MEC10.5-LGIP-EGRBP diesel x 1 unit
Complement:
29
Registry:
PanamaClassification:
ClassNK
Completion:
September 29, 2023

Launching for outfitting

No. 423 Feb. - Mar. 2024 Page 3

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding holds christening and handover ceremony
for demonstration test ship for liquefied CO 2 transport— New vessel EXCOOL to contribute to protecting the global environment —Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.,a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI)
group company based in Yokohama,
has held a christening and handover
ceremony for a demonstration test
ship to transport liquefied carbon
dioxide (LCO2). The ship will be used
for the “CCUS R&D and Demonstration Related Project/Large-scale
CCUS Demonstration in Tomakomai/Demonstration Project on CO2
Transportation” (the demonstration
projects) being conducted by Japan’s
New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization(NEDO). The ceremony took place atthe Enoura Plant of MHI ’s Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works in
Yamaguchi Prefecture, in the presence of the ship owner Sanyu Kisen
Co., Ltd. and other related parties.
CCUS (Carbon dioxide Capture,
Utilization and Storage) is gaining
attention as an effective means ofachieving a carbon-neutral society.
However, the sources of CO2 emissions are often located distant fromthe sites selected for carbon utilization or storage, so demand is expected
to increase for LCO2 carriers able totransport such cargo safely and economically. MHI group utilized its expertise and advanced gas handlingtechnologies developed through theChristening and handover ceremony

EXCOOL, a demonstration test ship for liquefied CO2 transport
construction of liquefied gas carriers(both LPG and LNG types) to build
the demonstration test ship, where
the cargo containment system fully
developed by the Engineering Advancement Association of Japan(ENAA) was incorporated.
The vessel, named EXCOOL, will
be chartered by Nippon Gas Line Co.,
Ltd., which is jointly conducting the
NEDO project, to collect and analyze
operational data through CO2 transportation demonstration tests. In addition, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.

(“K” LINE) and Ochanomizu University will be commissioned by the
ENAA, one of the consignees for the
NEDO demonstration projects, as
subcontractors to conduct safetyassessments of LCO2 transportation
operations, along with research anddevelopment for the ship’s LCO2 pressure control and stability, as well as
develop and demonstrate technologies
for safe and low-cost CO2 transport.
MHI group is pursuing strategic
measures to strengthen its businessfor the energy transition. For its partin this initiative, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, in its “MARINE FUTURE
STREAM” growth strategy, has laidout a vision for the decarbonization of
the maritime economy through renewable energy and the carbon cycle,
along with a safe and secure society
through autonomy and electrification,and is working to generate new ideas
in marine-related innovation andmake them a reality. As part of thiseffort, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will
actively pursue commercialization of
LCO2 handling systems, and as amarine systems integrator, aim toachieve decarbonization.

No. 423 Feb. - Mar. 2024 Page 4

JMU completes 24,000TEU containership, ONE INSPIRATION

Japan Marine United Corporation(JMU) delivered the 24,000TEU containership, ONE INSPIRATION, at
its Kure Shipyard on December 6,2023. This is the second of the newly
developed 24,000TEU type containership built by JMU, with the largest
class cargo capacity in theworld, which utilizes
JMU’s technology toachieve a high level of both
environmental and loading performance and isdesigned to operate inwide range of maritime
areas.
The design adopts
JMU’s original energy
saving devices, such as the
SURF-BULB®, the ALVFin ® and Rupas® rudder,to achieve extremely highfuel efficiency despite such a large hull
size. This vessel significantly satisfies
the EEDI Phase 3 (reduction rate of
50% or more from the reference line)
in advance that became mandatory for
vessels contracted after January 1,
2022. Brittle crack arrest technology
in the extremely thick, high strength
steel plates for this size of vessel has

been applied for the first time in theworld, which improves safety of thehull structure without sacrificing
loading efficiency.
MAN-B&W ’s latest electronicallycontrolled main engine Mark 10.6 andinverter-controlled cooling sea water

pump contribute to reduce fuel oil consumption. To improve performance in
actual seas, the Bow Wind Cover isequipped, allowing containers to beloaded onto the mooring deck inside
the Wind Cover for the first time.
The vessel is equipped with INS(Integrated Navigation System) withseats and fully enclosed Navigation

Bridge, improving both convenienceand safety for steering during passages and reaching/leaving the port.
Voyage assistance and monitoring forthe engine room by CCTV camera
system is provided for improved
safety. DNV Cyber Secure notation
has been allocated for
greater security.
This vessel has various
environmental friendly
features such as a hybrid
type EGCS SOx scrubber,compliance with requirements for maintaining alist of hazardous materials, and AMP (Alternative
Maritime Power) thatallows the diesel generator to be shut down duringcargo handling at thequay.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B (mld.) x D (mld.) x d (mld.):
399.95m x 61.40m x 33.20m x
16.50mMain engine: MAN-B&W 9G95MEC10.6 diesel x 1 unit
Complement:
34
Classification:
DNV

Mitsui E&S DU receives order for next-generation 7X62DF-S2.0 engineswith VCR

Mitsui E&S DU Co., Ltd. (Mitsui
E&S DU), a group company of MITSUI E&S Co., Ltd. (MITSUI E&S),
has received the first order for two
7X62DF-S2.0 engines from a domestic shipyard as the next generation ofengine powered by LNG. The engines
will be installed in car carriers thatwill be able to transport 7000 vehicles.
The first vessel will be completed in
April 2025.
The X62DF-S2.0 series of engines
has fuel consumption in gas mode of
3.7g/kWh (R1 point) better than theconventional X62DF series engines,
and is more compact. The engine will
be equipped with a Variable Compression Ratio (VCR) mechanism that
achieves excellent specific fuel con-sumption. The VCR technology improves fuel use by about 3% in the gas
mode and about 6% in the diesel modeby optimizing the compression ratio
according to the engine output and theproperties of LNG as a fuel, considering conditions such as operation load.
The VCR will contribute greatly to the
reduction of fuel expenses and CO2
emissions during ship operation.
Mitsui E&S DU jointly developed
the VCR technology with Winterthur
Gas & Diesel Ltd. The VCR mechanism has been gradually acceptedaround the world and Mitsui E&S
DU has contracts for four engines
equipped with the VCR mechanism
including the most recent orders.
Mitsui E&S DU has received offers

for the purchase of over 30 enginesfrom the Republic of Korea.
The engines are also equipped withthe on-engine iCER system, a modification to the system intelligently controlling the engine through exhaust
recirculation (iCER) methane slip.
Combining the X-DF low-pressure gas
injection system with iCER and VCR
achieves reduction in greenhouse gas(GHG) emissions equal to the injection DF engine.
Mitsui E&S DU will continue tosupport the development of a sustainable maritime shipping industry byreceiving orders for eco-friendly
engines.

No. 423 Feb. - Mar. 2024 Page 5

Kawasaki completes hybrid propulsion system using gas engine for bulker
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
(Kawasaki) has completed a hybrid propulsion system using a natural gas-fueled engine for a limestone bulk carrier operated by NS United Kaiun
Kaisha, Ltd. of Japan. This hybrid propulsion system consists of a natural
gas-fueled engine and a large capacity battery, and is the first such installation on a bulk carrier in the world.
This hybrid propulsion system
uses a gas-fueled engine as the main
engine. The gas-fueled engine canachieve approximately 24% reduction of CO2 emissions when compared with the conventional
heavy-oil-fueled diesel engine
installed on a ship of the same type.
Furthermore, emissions of SOx andNOx in the engine exhaust can begreatly reduced. The limestone bulk
carrier is scheduled to enter service
in March 2024, and will operate withthe hybrid propulsion units consisting of the gas-fueled main engine and2,847kWh lithium-ion battery. The
LNG fuel tank for the main engine
has been designed using 7%-nickel
steel developed by Nippon SteelCorp. for the first time for ships.
During navigation, the Kawasaki
main gas engine generates the propulsion force and inboard electric
power. With only natural gas fuel, theship can cruise over long distances andextended service under high power.
When entering and leaving a port, theship is operated by electric propulsion
Gas-engine hybrid propulsion
system (below)
Natural-gas-fueled
engineReduction gear

Power converter box
Large-capacity lithium-ion battery

mode using the battery. This modeachieves ship operation with zero-emission of greenhousegases (GHGs).
Emissions controlof the main engines
will become more severe in international
ship operation, so
main engines must
adapt to the requirements for environment conservation.
Gas-fueled engines
can surmount suchsevere emission control requirements
without treating theexhaust gas.
Kawasaki has deMain gas engine
veloped the marine
gas engine, model L30KG, based on area as well. Kawasaki, as an intethe technology accumulated through grator of ship propulsion systems,
manufacture of gas engines for elec- will continue to develop superior protric generator use, which demonstrate pulsion systems in the environmenthe highest power-generation effi- tal performance by optimal combinaciency in the world. The Kawasaki tion of the gas-fueled engine and promarine gas engine has obtained a pulsion components to contribute toType Certificate of the DNV and is reduction of load on the environment.
now marketed worldwide. Moreover, Outline of limestone bulk carrier
Apporx. 5,549t
Kawasaki is now preparing the acqui- Deadweight:
94.0m
sition of a Type Certificate for the con- Length (o.a.):18.2m
trol system, same as the gas engine, Width (mld.):
Depth (mld.):
9.90m
within 2024.
Emission control reinforcement of Main service route: Coastal line between Shiriyasaki Port and
GHGs has been promoted by the
Muroran PortInternational Maritime Organization
Limestone(IMO) in the marine transportation Cargo:
Generator & motor

Controllable pitch
propeller

Limestone bulk carrier image

No. 423 Feb. - Mar. 2024 Page 6

CAPE SPENCER

CAPT TASOS

Builder: Imabari Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D: 182.93m x 31.00m x
15.00mDWT/GT: 35,187t /25,006
Main engine: 96UEC42LSH-Eco-D3
diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.0kt
Classification: ClassNK
Completion: November 6, 2023

Builder: Namura Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 489
Ship type: 182,000DWT class bulk
carrier
L (o.a.) x B (mld.) x D (mld.) x d (mld.):
291.92m x 45.00m x 24.60m x18.20mDWT/GT: 182,288t/93,721
Main engine: MAN B&W 7G60MEC10.5-EGRBP diesel x 1 unit
Classification: ClassNK
Registry: Cyprus
Completion: October 25, 2023

ESTEEM COWBOYKAMSARMAX

Builder: Sumitomo Heavy Industries
Marine & Engineering Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 1414
Ship type: Crude oil carrier
L (b.p.) x B x D : 239.67m x 44m x
21.55mDWT/GT: 115,000t/abt. 60,300
Main engine: Mitsui MAN 6G60MEC10.5 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.5kt
Classification: LR
Registry: PanamaCompletion: January 11, 2024

FEDERAL THUNDER
BAY

Owner: Federal Trident Ltd.
Builder: Oshima Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 11051
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 199.980m x
23.762m x 14.850m x 10.886m
DWT/GT : 34,763t/21,043
Main engine: Mitsui-MAN B&W
5S50ME-C9.7-HPSCR diesel x 1
unit
Speed, service: 14.15kt
Classification: DNVRegistry: Marshall Islands
Completion: October 27, 2023

Informationfrom JSEA

82,400DWT Bulk Carrier

Builder: Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 1625
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (b.p.) x B x D : 229.00m x 32.26m x
20.15mDWT/GT: 82,400t/44,000
Main engine: MAN B&W 7G50MEC9.6-EGRBP diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.0kt
Classification: ClassNK
Registry: Marshall Islands
Completion: October 20, 2023

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