No. 414 Aug - Sept 2022

Namura completes Dunkirkmax type bulk carrier, FIRST ETERNITY

Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. delivered FIRST ETERNITY, a 182,067DWT bulk carrier, at its Imari Shipyard& Works on May 20, 2022. The vessel is the fourth of the
newly-developed 182,000DWT type bulk carrier series.
The principal dimensions have been optimized to satisfy the restrictions of the Port of Dunkirk in France. Further improvement of propulsion performance and fuel saving can be achieved with adoption of the following energy
saving devices: the Namura flow Control Fin (NCF), theRudder-Fin developed by Namura, an electronically controlled main engine, the latest model of high efficiency
propeller, and low friction type anti-fouling paint.
For environmental protection, the vessel is equippedwith a main engine and generator engines compliant with
the Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78 regulations to reduce
NOx emissions, and an air seal type stern tube sealing
device is adopted 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 on board
ships to improve the environment of the living quarters.
The ballast water treatment system to control the qualFor further information please contact:

ity of ballast water is equipped for protection of the marine environment to comply with the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast
Water and Sediments. In addition, the vessel has classnotation IHM (Inventory of Hazardous Materials) for compliance with the ship recycle convention according to the
Guidelines for the Inventory of Hazardous Materials.
The vessel has several storage tanks for appropriate
management and discharge of drainage, sewage, rainwater and water used for cleaning cargo holds. This is tosatisfy port restrictions on such discharges.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B (mld) x d (mld):
291.92m x 45.0m x 18.2m
DWT/GT:
182,067t/93,721
Main engine:MAN B&W 6G70ME-C9.5-EGRBP diesel x
1 unitComplement:
25
Classification:
ClassNK
Registry:
Marshall Islands
Completion:
May 20, 2022
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JMU completes 311,000DWT crude oil tanker, ENEOS ENDEAVORJapan Marine United Corporation(JMU) delivered the ENEOS ENDEAVOR, a 311,000DWT crude oiltanker at its Ariake Shipyard on
June 17, 2022.
This is the fifteenth vessel of the
newly developed eco-type Malaccamax VLCC series. Principal particulars have been optimized for transportation between Middle East andJapan, while satisfying the restrictions of domestic ports. Various andlatest technologies developed
through JMU’ s extensive experiencein building tankers have been incorporated into the vessel.
High propulsion performance wasachieved by the application of lower
resistance and high efficiency hullform, and optimized energy saving
devices such as the Super Stream

Duct ® , SURFBULB® and
ALV-Fin®. In addition, good sea
performance wasachieved by application of the
low wind resistance accommodation houseand unique bow
shape called the “LEADGE-BOW®”.
Fuel oil consumption was further
improved by installation of a newelectronically controlled marine
diesel engine, low friction paint andlarge diameter propeller. In addition,
this vessel is equipped with a SOx
scrubber to comply with MARPOLANNEX VI Regulation 14.

Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 339.5m x 60.00m
x 28.50m x 21.085m
DWT/GT:
312,137t/160,725
Main engine:WinGD W7X82 diesel x
1 unitSpeed, service:
15.5ktComplement:
30
Classification:
ClassNK
Registry:
PanamaShin Kurushima Sanoyas completes Panamax bulker, VASSOS

Shin Kurushima Sanoyas Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. delivered the Panamax bulk carrier, VASSOS, at theShin Kurushima Sanoyas Mizushima Shipyard on May 12, 2022.
This is the 11th vessel of a series of
the Sanoyas newly developed
82,000DWT type Panamax bulk carriers. The vessel applies the latest
rules such as CSR B&T, NOx Tier III
regulations, and SOx emission regulations, and has the equivalent levelof deadweight with shallower draft
than the previous Sanoyas design.
The vessel exceeds the 30% reductionof CO2 emissions (Phase 3) of the
IMO’s EEDI (Energy Efficiency De-

sign Index: grams CO2 per ton nautical mile) regulation in advance thatwill apply to ships for which the building contract is placed on or after 2025.
For improvement of propulsion
efficiency, the vessel is equipped witha low-speed & long-stroke electronically controlled main engine combined with a high-efficiency propeller
and rudder appendages. Patented
energy saving devices such as the
Sa n o y as d e v e loped ST F (Sa noyas-Tandem-Fin) and ACE DUCT
(Sanoyas Advanced flow Controllingand Energy saving DUCT) areapplied. These energy saving devices
which are improved over the previous designs
achieve morethan 8% reduction in energy
consumption sothat EEDI
Phase 3 is definitely satisfied.
Variouseco-friendly features include
countermeasures such as
the main engine

with SCR compliant with the NOx
emission Tier III limit for preventionof air pollution, and dedicated low
sulphur gas oil tank to cruise in any
ECAs（Emission Control Areas). In
addition, the Ballast Water Treatment System and independent holding tanks for rainwater on upper
deck for the protection of marine
environment are also incorporated.
For improvement of the vessel’s
maintenance, access trunks arearranged to allow access from theupper deck to double bottom evenunder the laden condition. Accommodation compliant with the latest IMO
noise reduction regulation helps toimprove the comfortable working
and living environment for officers
and crew in the vessel.
Principal particulars
Hull No.:1381
L (o.a.) x B x D x d:229.00m x 32.24m
x 20.15m x 14.594m
DWT/GT:
82,018t/43,429
Cargo hold capacity:97,034m3 (grain)
Classification:
ClassNK
Complement:
24
Speed, service:
about 14.2kt
Delivery:May 12, 2022

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Ship of the Year Award 2021

Winner is KHI-built LH2 carrier, SUISO FRONTIERThe Ship of the Year Award 2021 given by the Japan
Society of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers(JASNAOE) had 11 candidate vessels to choose from thisyear, the 32nd year of the annual event. The Ship of theYear award are given to outstanding vessels or offshore
structures built in the past year based on technical, artistic, and social considerations. The candidate announcement meeting and the selection meeting for the Ship of theYear Award 2021 were held on May 10 as an online conference due to the constraints of COVID-19.
The SUISO FRONTIER built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. was the winner of the Ship of the Year Award
2021 as the world’s first liquefied hydrogen (LH2) carrierin Japan. Other winners of individual sectors were the
HYDROBINGO (Small passenger ship sector), the CENTURY HIGHWAY GREEN (Large cargo ship sector), theRYUTO (Small cargo ship sector), and the SHIOJI MARU(Fishing ship/research ship sector).
The prize award ceremony took place at the Kaiun Clubon July 22, as a joint event organized by the three academic societies in the maritime science sector, the JASNAOE,
Japan Institute of Marine Engineering (JIME), and Japan
Institute of Navigation (JIN).
SUISO FRONTIER
The winner of the Ship of the Year Award 2021 was theworld’s first large ocean-going LH2 carrier, SUISO FRONTIER, designed for long-distance transport. Hydrogen is
now expected to be widely used as a next generationenergy source as combustion emits no CO2. Kawasaki completed the ship by developing the cryogenic LH2-cargo tankand piping system based on its technological expertise of

vacuum-insulation piping system for constructing LH2
processing and storing facilities on land. This ship design
will enable stable and low-cost supply of hydrogen fromoverseas sources and stimulate wider use of hydrogen as
a fuel in various fields, decreasing the supply costs ofhydrogen.
Principal particulars
Ship name:
SUISO FRONTIER
Ship type:
Liquefied hydrogen carrier
Ship owner:
CO2-free Hydrogen Energy Supply-chain
Technology Research Association (HySTRA)
Shipbuilder:Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Completion:
December 3, 2021 (Classification date)
Lpp x B x D - d:109.0m x 19.0m x 10.6m - 4.5m
Gross tonnage:
7,849
Speed, service:
13.0ktMain engine:
Electric propulsion x 2 units (1,360kW)
LH2 cargo tank capacity:
1,253m3
Features: Double-wall vacuum-insulation piping system,
bow-thruster, Schilling rudder, and CPP

Individual-sector winners from JSEA members

CENTURY HIGHWAY GREEN(Large cargo ship sector)
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. has
set the target of 50% improvement
over the 40% reduction in CO2 emissions specified by IMO in 2008. Consequently, the company has built the
CENTURY HIGHWAY GREEN, avehicle carrier, powered with Japan’s

first high-pressure LNG-fueled main
engine at its domestic shipyard. This
carrier has the world’s first remoteinspection adaptable system as a digital-flag ship using inboard-transmission infrastructures to anticipate
future the requirements.
Principal particulars
Ship name: CENTURY HIGHWAY
GREEN
Ship type: Automobile
carrier
Shipowner:
FC LeadLeasing Ltd., Mahonia
Leasing Co., Ltd.
Shipbuilder:
Tadotsu
Shipyard Co., Ltd.
of Imabari Shipbuild
ing Group
Completion: March 12,2021
Lpp x B x D - d: 192.00m x 37.20m x
36.51m - 9.718m
Gross tonnage:
73,515
Speed, service:
18.0ktMain engine: MITSUI MAN B&W
8S50ME-C9.6-GI-EGRBP
Cargo: Max. 7,080 units of automobiles (RT43)
Features: High-pressure LNG-fueledmain engine, LNG-fueled dieselgenerator/boiler, Optimal navigation-support equipment, Low-friction bottom paint, Preventive diagnostic system for auxiliary engines,
Inboard Wi-Fi system, and Camera
arrangement in the engine roomand cargo holds.
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Posidonia 2022 opened successfully at Metropolitan Expo Centre

The Japan Ship Exporters’ Association (JSEA) participated in the 27th International Shipping Exhibition,
Posidonia 2022. The exhibition was successfully held withthe sponsorship of the Posidonia Exhibitions SA at theMetropolitan Expo Centre in Greece during five days from
Monday June 6 through Friday June 10. JSEA participated in the exhibition with the cooperation of the Shipbuilders’ Association of Japan and support from The Nippon
Foundation.
According to its organizer, 1,961 exhibitors from 88 countries were present at Posidonia 2022, which also attracted
27,892 visitors, breaking the previous high attendance registered in 2018.
For this exhibition, the JSEA provided the national exhibition stand in cooperation with the Nippon Kaiji Kyokai(ClassNK) and the Japan Ship Machinery and Equipment

Association (JSMEA).
SeminarOn Tuesday June 7, from 13:00, JSEA held a seminar
entitled “JAPAN SEMINAR at Posidonia 2022 - Challenges by Japan - ” for Greek shipowners and related parties in
the Seminar Room Central of the Metropolitan Expo
Centre.
The seminar continued with major discussions about
the measures required for advanced technologicaldemands. Presenters included three companies exhibitingfrom JSEA, Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd., Kawasaki Heavy
Industries, Ltd., and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.,and ClassNK as well as a video presented by The Nippon
Foundation.
Live streaming of the seminar was also throughYouTube via the JSEA Digital Platform.

View of the Japanese stand (left) and party of guests
visiting the Japanese stand (right): From left are JSEA
president Mr. Saito, Mr. Nakayama, Japaneseambassador to Greece, and Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis,
Prime Minister of Greece.
(Continued from P3)
SHIOJI MARU (Fishing ship/
research ship sector)
The SHIOJI MARU is a training
and research ship of the Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology. As a moving campus and moving laboratory, the ship has facilities
for both training and study in the areas of ship operation and the marine
environment for trainees hoping tobecome ship offiicers, students, andrelated personnel. Moreover, the ship
is provided with facilities for training
and study for marine development
together with disaster-support functions. Therefore, the vessel is expected
to increase the training and study
resources related to shipping and themarine environment in Japan.

Principal particulars
Ship name:SHIOJI MARU
Ship type:Training and research ship
Shipowner: Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
Shipbuilder: Japan Marine United
Corporation
Completion:
October 13, 2021
Lpp x B x D - d:
54.0m x 11.1m
x 6.5m - 3.5m
Gross tonnage:775
Speed, cruising:
12kt
Main engine:
IHI primemover Model
6MG26HLX;
1,250kW x 720
min-1 x 1 unit

Complement: 70 (8 officers; 11 staff
members; 7 instructors, and 44 stu
dents)
Features: Sonar dome for underwaterand sea-bottom investigation as
well as various devices for ocean
and marine biology research.

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Three Japanese firms start joint developmentof Net Zero Emission Ammonia-fueled Ocean-going LGC

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL),
Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
(MES-S), and Tsuneishi Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd. (Tsuneishi) announced thelaunch of a joint project aimed atdeveloping and building an oceangoing liquefied gas carrier (LGC) thatwill use ammonia as its main fuel.
The vessel is envisioned as a mid-size
ammonia/LPG carrier equipped witha main engine that can run mainlyon ammonia, and targeting to achieve
net zero carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions while underway by using someof its ammonia cargo as fuel. This
ship type is similar to the ammonia
carriers used for international maritime ammonia transportation, so thevessel can call at major ammonia and
LPG shipping and receiving ports
around the world, allowing use on abroad range of routes.
The three companies continue tomove toward the joint development

and design of theship, and plandelivery andintroduction of
the vessel around2026 as the first“net zero emission ocean-goingvessel,” as statedin “MOL Group
Environmental
Vision 2.1.” Inline with trends toward decarbonization, worldwide interest in ammonia
fuel, which emits no CO2 during combustion, is growing as a next-generation clean energy source. Therefore,
the move to strategically use ammonia as fuel has been accelerating in
the maritime industry as well.
The three companies will offer
clean ocean transport solutions withnet zero emission vessels and participate in comprehensive efforts to real-ize a decarbonized society, while
anticipating and responding to risingdemand for ocean transport of ammonia.
Outline of the vessel
L (o.a.):About 180m
Breadth:About 30m
Depth:
About 19m
Cargo tank capacity: About 40,000m3
Main engine: MITSUI-MAN B&W
type S60 two-stroke dual-fuel ammonia engine (under development)

Naikai Zosen completes passenger/car ferry, REIMEI MARU

Naikai Zosen Corporation completed construction of the REIMEIMARU, a 2,710GT passenger/car
ferry at the Setoda Shipyard for the coowner, Japan Railway Construction,
Transport and Technology Agency(JRTT) and Uwajima Unyu Co., Ltd.
on June 17, 2022.
This passenger/car ferry is poweredby twin engines and twin propellers.
Cars can drive onto the car decks
through the ramp gates provided at
the bow and stern and inboard ramps.
For passengers, an elevator is installed at the starboard side to allow

aged and disabled passengers to move
between car decks and the first promenade deck.
The ship’s hull is designed with thebulbous bow and catamaran typestern for increased propulsive and seakeeping performances. Rolling motion
during navigation is suppressed withfin stabilizers attached to the amidships hull.
Ship maneuverability at the timeof entering and leaving a port is increased with two bow thrusters andcontrollable pitch propellers, and two
Schilling rudders with maximum rudder angle of 70
degrees allow
ship maneuvering at very low
speed. The ferryis equipped withenergy-saving
devices such as
the “eco-cap,” two
Schilling rudders

with energy-saving fins, and stern
fins, which have improved propulsion
efficiency.
Principal particulars
Owner:JRTT and Uwajima Unyu Co.,Ltd.
Builder: Naikai Zosen Corporation
Ship type:
Passenger/car ferry
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 121.41m x
16.00m x 10.60m x 4.45m
GT:
2,718
Main engine: Daihatsu 6DKM-36ediesel x 2 units
MCO: 3,310kW x 600/215min-1 x 2
Loading capacity
Passengers:
586 (Within less 6hr
navigation)
Automobiles:
28 units
8-tonner trucks:
38
Complement:
14
Speed, service:
20.2ktClassification: JG (Limited to coasting)Registry:Japan
Completion:
June 17, 2022

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YM TRANQUILITY

Builder: Imabari Shipbuilding
Co.,Ltd.
Ship type: 11,000TEU typecontainer carrierL(o.a.) x B x D: 333.95m x
48.40m x 26.88m
DWT/GT: 136,899t/118,524
Main engine: 9S90ME-C10.5
diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 23.0kt
Classification: LR
Completion: June 22, 2022

TAI STRIDE

Owner: Tai Shing Maritime Co., S.A.
Builder: Oshima Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 11005
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 199.95m x
32.26m x 19.28m x 13.542m
DWT/GT: 64,539t/36,173
Main engine: Mitsui-MAN B&W
6S50ME-C9.6-EGRBP diesel x 1
unit
Speed, service: 14.50kt
Classification: BV/CR
Registry: Liberia
Completion: May 17, 2022

NORD AQUARIUS

Builder: Japan Marine United Corporation
Ship type: 82,400DWT type bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B (mld.) x D (mld.) x d (mld.):
229.00m x 32.26m x 20.20m x
14.55mDWT/GT: 82,375t/44,618
Main engine: MAN-B&W 6S60MEC8.5-EGRBP diesel x 1 unit
Speed: 14.50kt
Complement: 25
Classification: ClassNK

DARYA RAPTIBuilder: The Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 910
Ship type: 40,000DWT type log/bulk
carrier
L (o.a.) x B(mld.) x D(mld.) x d(mld.):
about 182.90m x 31.60m x 14.80m
x 10.37m
DWT/GT: 40,058t/24,472
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S46MEB8.5-HPSCR diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: about 14.0kt
Classification: ClassNK
Registry: Marshall Islands
Completion: May 27, 2022

REGINA ISLAND

Builder: Shin Kurushima Toyohashi
Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: S-6127/S-3747
Ship type: Open hatch bulk carrier
L (b.p.) x B x D : 179.95m x 31.0m x
14.7m
DWT/GT: 39,940t/25,012
Main engine: Mitsui 6S46ME-B8.5HPSCR diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.0kt
Classification: ClassNK
Registry: PanamaCompletion: April 27, 2022

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