No. 426 Aug - Sept. 2024

JMU completes new dual-fuel Cape-size LNG bulker, CAPE HAYATE

Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) delivered the
CAPE HAYATE, an LNG dual-fuel 210,000DWT bulk
carrier, to Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., at its Tsu Shipyard on May 30, 2024. This is the second of the bulk carrier N210-BC-DF Type, which adopts a dual-fuel main
engine that uses LNG as the main fuel.
This is expected to reduce 25% to 30% of CO2 emissions
by replacing heavy fuel oil. In addition, the vessel complies with the IMO Tier III NOx regulations and can achieve
more than 40% reduction against the reference line of
EEDI.
The vessel also has high performance in fuel consumption with JMU’s original energy efficiency devices such as
the SSD®, SURF-BULB®, ALV-Fin®, and Twisted Rupas
Rudder, which are installed at the stern section. The
unique bow design LEADGE-Bow® is also adopted.
The main engine is a 7X62DF-2.1, which is the latest
model of WinGD’s dual-fuel engine, and uses the iCER
(Intelligent Control by Exhaust gas Recycling) system.
These arrangements achieve low fuel consumption andless methane slip gas (a GHG) emissions. The low-pressure-type engine has a simplified fuel gas supply system
including the generator engine and auxiliary boiler. Thissystem also saves installation space, and lowers the electric power demand during navigation.
The generator engine and auxiliary boiler are also thedual-fuel type to extensively use clean LNG fuel. Therefore, the vessel can effectively use natural boil-off gas (NBOG) generated in the LNG storage tanks without wastFor further information please contact:

tage. The inner pressure of the LNG tanks can be easily
managed by the crew during ship operation. In addition,
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. plans to install the “Seawing,” an automatic kite system utilizing wind force, toincrease the environmental friendliness performance.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B (mld.) x D (mld.) x d (mld.): 299.9m x 50.00m x
25.00m x 18.436m
DWT/GT:
210,870t/110,439
Main engine:
WinGD 7X62DF-2.1 diesel x 1 unit
Service Speed:
13.70kt
Complement:
30
Classification:
ClassNK

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No. 426 Aug - Sept. 2024 Page 2

Kawasaki delivers LPG-powered LPG/NH3 carrier, GAS GARNET
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
delivered the GAS GARNET (HN:
1759), an 86,700m3 LPG and NH3
carrier powered by LPG fuel on March
29, 2024. Boasting an increased cargocapacity compared with the existing
84,000m3 LPG carriers as well as
ammonia loading capability, the GASGARNET is the fourth of Kawasaki’s
newest-design 86,700m3 capacity,
LPG-fueled LPG/NH3 carriers. Kawasaki has completed eleven LPGfueled vessels to date, and the GASGARNET is its seventy-fourth LPG
carrier in total.
This carrier is equipped with separate cargo tanks and is capable of simultaneously transporting LPG,
which is already in widespread use asa low carbon-emission energy source,
and ammonia, which is expected toserve as a useful new fuel amid widespread efforts toward the realizationof low- and zero-carbon-emission societies. Furthermore, this carrier isdesigned to increase cargo tank capacity, while keeping its principal dimensions like LOA and beam similar toconventional-type vessels so that thecarrier can be berthed at major LPG
terminals around the world.

The shaft connecting the propeller with themain propulsion
system isequipped with ashaft generator,
which enables
generation ofelectric power for
in-vessel applications based on propulsion system output. Use of the shaft
generator can discontinue use of thediesel generator during normal navigation. As a result, operations powered exclusively by LPG are possible
with the exception of small amountsof pilot fuel usage, resulting in moreenvironmentally friendly vessel performance.
In consideration of increasingly
strict environmental regulations
around the world, and based on action plans such as the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs), Kawasaki will continue to develop and provide customers with environmentallyfriendly ship technologies with afocus on LPG carriers and LPG/NH3
carriers powered by LPG, as well asother types of merchant vessels thatcomply with the latest environmental regulations, including carriers forliquefied hydrogen, a fuel that is gaining wider use as a next-generationenergy source. In this way, Kawasaki
will contribute toward the realizationof low- and zero-carbon-emission
societies.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 229.90m x 37.20m
x 21.90m x 11.65m
DWT/GT:
56,360t /49,561
Cargo tank capacity:
86,953m3
Main engine: Kawasaki-MAN B&W
6G60ME-C10.5-LGIP diesel x 1
unit
Speed:
Approx. 17.0kt
Crew complement:
30
Classification:
ClassNK
Registry:
PanamaDelivery:March 29, 2024

MITSUI E&S delivers 1st LNG-fueled low-speed dual-fuel engines for ferry
MITSUI E&S Co., Ltd. (MITSUI
E&S) has delivered an LNG fueled engine, MITSUI-MAN B&W 12S50MEC8.5-GI, to Naikai Zosen Corporation.
This engine is the first LNG fueled
low-speed dual-fuel engine intended
for ferry ships. The second unit isscheduled to be delivered to the same
company in due course. The two units
will be installed on a newly built ferryowned by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.
and operated by MOL Sunflower Ltd.
from Oarai to Tomakomai.
Two-stroke marine engines arehighly regarded for their ease of maintenance and fuel efficiency comparedto 4-stroke engines, and have been
adopted by many domestic ferries and
RORO vessels. The newly adopted
engine has 12 cylinders, the largest
number in the 50cm pistonbore range, and produces a
maximum output of 21,240
kW.
The LNG dual fuel engines has been ordered as a
total of 34 units for oceangoing vessels since the firstunit in 2015. To meet theincreasing demand for dual
fuel engines, MITSUI E&S

has been expanding its production
facilities since the 2022 fiscal year andis building a stable supply system fordual-fueled engines.
MITSUI E&S says that will continue to provide customer-oriented
services and sustainably contributeto the realization of a low-carbon anddecarbonized society in the field ofmarine logistics as a marine propulsion system supplier.
Previous domestic supply of
MITSUI E&S low-speed engines
Domestic ferry
9S50ME-C
4 vessels
RORO vessels
8S50ME-C
7 vessels
9S50ME-C
23 vessels
8S50MC-C
4 vessels
9S50MC
3 vessels
Other models
2 vessels

No. 426 Aug - Sept. 2024 Page 3

Ship of the Year Award 2023

Winners are mega-container ships, ONE INNOVATION and ONE INFINITY

The Japan Society of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers (JASNAOE), a public interest incorporated foundation, selected the ONE INNOVATION and ONE INFINITY for the Ship of the Year Award 2023 from the fivecandidate ships this year, the 34th year of this annual
event. These ships are first and second ships of six container ships of the same type capable of loading 24,000TEU
containers.
The Ship of the Year Award is given to innovative ships
constructed in the past year based on technical, artistic,
and social considerations. The candidate announcement
meeting and the selection meeting for the Ship of the YearAward 2023 were held on May 14.
The Technology Special Award was given to the
EXCOOL, a demonstration test ship to transport liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) used under a R&D project of“Carbon dioxide Capture, Utilization and Storage.” Thewinners of individual sectors were the AISHIMA (Smallpassenger ship sector), the KUNIKI 68 (Small cargo shipsector), and the OSHIMA MARU (Fishing ship/researchship sector).
The prize award ceremony, a joint event organized by
the JASNAOE, the Japan Institute of Marine Engineering (JIME), and the Japan Institute of Navigation (JIN),
the three academic societies in the maritime science
sector, took place at the Kaiun Club in Tokyo on July 19.
Winners of The Ship Of The Year Award 2023
ONE INNOVATION and ONE INFINITY
The ONE INNOVATION and the ONE INFINITY are
the first and second newbuildings of a six ship series, eachof which are ranked as the world’s largest class container
ships. These ships were built by a consortium of Japan
Marine United Corporation and Imabari Shipbuilding Co.,
Ltd. In consideration of worldwide ship operation, the con-

CCUS (Carbon dioxide Capture,
Utilization and Storage) has great
potential to realize the carbon neutral
society. The CCUS project includes
the need for procedures to transportcollected CO2 to a storage site, andtechnology of the LCO2 transport ship
is expected to be established as ameans of safe and low-cost transport.

Photo courtesy by JASNAOE

Photo courtesy by Japan Society of Naval Architects
and Ocean Engineers (JASNAOE)
sortium designed the mega-container ships by making fulluse of their latest technologies, and satisfied requirements
for both fuel saving and environmental conservation andat the same time provided large loading capacity.
Ship names: ONE INNOVATION(#1) and ONE INFINITY(#2)
Ship type:24,000TEU container ship
Shipowner:
Shoei Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.
Design company:
Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd.
Shipbuilders:(#1): Japan Marine United Corporation(#2): Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Completion:(#1): June 2, 2023(#2): July 12, 2023
L (o.a) x B x D - d:399.95m x 61.4m x 33.2m - 16.5m
Main engine: MAN-B&W 9G95ME-C10.6 diesel x 1 unit
Cargoes:
24,136TEUs of containers
Characteristic structure & outfitting:
Bow wind cover, Alternative marine power system(AMP), and Container-fire extinguishing system

EXCOOL(Technology Special Award)
The EXCOOL was completed as ademonstration test ship for LCO 2
marine transportation.
Ship name: EXCOOLShip type: Liquefied CO2 (LCO2)-cumLPG carrier
Shipowners: Japan’s
New Energy andIndustrial Technology Development
Organization(NEDO) and Sanyu
Kisen Co., Ltd.
Design: Engineering

Advancement Association of Japanand Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Shipbuilder: Mitsubishi Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd.
Completion:
November 27, 2023
L (b.p.) x B x D - d: 66.5m x 12.5m x
5.5m - 4.6m
Gross tonnage:
996
Speed:
12kt
Main engine: Akasaka Diesel AX33B
diesel x 1 unit
Cargoes: Liquefied CO2 and LPG(Cargo tank capacity: Approx.
1,450m3)
Characteristic structure & outfitting:
2 cargo tanks, 2 cargo pumps, and2 cargo gas compressors

No. 426 Aug - Sept. 2024 Page 4

Sasaki Shipbuilding receives BV’s AiP for methanol dual-fuel system

Sasaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. hasreceived an Approval in Principle(AiP) for its methanol dual-fuel (DF)system to be applied in a 9,000DWT
general cargo ship from Bureau
Veritas (BV). This achievement represents a significant advancement insustainable shipping technology, contributing to the global efforts towards
reducing emissions and promoting
decarbonization in the maritime
industry.
The integration of the methanol DF
system into a 9,000DWT ship demonstrates its feasibility for smallerscale ships, highlighting its adaptability and efficiency as a marine fuel.
Despite the existence of similar systems on larger vessels, this AiP reaffirms the potential of methanol forenvironmentally friendly propulsion
in diverse maritime applications.
Sasaki Shipbuilding Co. specializes in

From left to right on the photo
Mr.Tomoyuki KANO, Manager /Bureau Veritas Japan, Marine &Offshore Division
Mr. Daihei SASAKI, President /Sasaki Shipbuilding

the construction of small and mediumsized vessels and has demonstrated asteadfast commitment to developing
ships that utilize new fuels, aligningwith the industry’s sustainability
goals.
To award the AiP, Bureau Veritas
conducted a comprehensive review of

Sasaki’s methanol dual-fuel system,
meticulously assessing its compliance with the stringent requirements outlined in BV’s Rule Note
NR 670 - Methanol & Ethanol Fuelled Ships, underscoring BV’s commitment to ensuring safety, reliability, and environmental sustainability
in maritime operations.
The AiP presentation ceremony,held on March 25, 2024, symbolized
the collaborative efforts between
Sasaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. andBureau Veritas in advancing sustainable shipping solutions.

Shin Kurushima Sanoyas Post-Panamax bulker, SORYU MARU
Shin Kurushima Sanoyas Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. completed the
88,000DWT-type Post-Panamax bulk
carrier SORYU MARU at the Shin
Kurushima Sanoyas Mizushima
Shipyard on May 29, 2024.
This is the latest design of the Sanoyas Post-Panamax bulk carrier forwhich energy saving performance andflexibility has been improved from theexisting design featuring wide beamand shallow draft. Cargo space is divided into seven holds designed for
efficient and more flexible loading not
only of coal, but of various bulk cargoes such as grain. To achieve more
flexible shipping, the BC-A notation
for loading of high gravity cargo withjumping load specified in the “Com-mon Structural Rule” of IACS is applied.
For improvement of propulsion efficiency, the vessel is equipped withlow-speed & long-stroke electronicallycontrolled main engine combined witha high-efficiency propeller and rudder
appendages. Furthermore, patented
energy saving devices such as the
Sanoyas developed STF (SanoyasTandem-Fin) and ACE DUCT (Sanoyas Advanced flow Controlling andEnergy saving DUCT) are applied.
The vessel exceeds 20% reduction of
CO2 emission according to IMO’s
EEDI regulations.
Eco-friendly features include various countermeasures such as themain engine with EGR compliant
with NOx emission Tier III limit
for the prevention of air pollution, EGCS SOx
scrubber for SOx
emission control
in global areas,and dedicatedlow sulphur gas

oil tank to cruise in ECAs (Emission
Control Areas). In addition, countermeasures such as the ballast water
treatment system and independent
holding tanks for rainwater on theupper deck are also incorporated forthe protection of the marine environment.
Furthermore, for improvement ofmaintenance, access trunks are arranged to allow access from the upper
deck to double bottom even at laden
condition. Accommodation compliant
with the latest IMO noise reduction
regulation provides comfortable working and living environments for theofficers/crews in the vessel.
Principal particulars
Hull No.:
1388
L (o.a.) x B (mld.) x D (mld.) x d (Summer, ext.): 235.00m x 38.00m x
19.40m x 13.523m
DWT/GT:88,248t/49,566
Cargo hold capacity:
104,779m3(grain)Complement:
25
Classification:
ClassNK
Delivery:May 29, 2024

No. 426 Aug - Sept. 2024 Page 5

NAMURA completes LPG-fueled LPG/NH3 carrier
AQUAMARINE PROGRESS II
Namura Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd. delivered the
AQUAMARINE PROGRESS II, an LPG-poweredvery large LPG/NH 3 gas
carrier (VLGC), at its Imari
Shipyard & Works on April
26, 2024. The vessel is thesecond of a newly-developed
type of VLGC, supported by
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd. which has a vast amount ofexperience in VLGCs, with ecofriendly and excellent features.
Namura expects this VLGC to growinto one of their new main products
going forward.
The company considers reductionin the environmental impact as oneof its most important issues in orderto realize a sustainable society
through supplying environmentallyfriendly vessels, and will aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with the government policyof carbon neutrality by
2050, so the company willcontinue to develop andsupply new fuel-type vessels, and aim to contribute toa low-carbon society.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B (mld) x d (mld):
230.0m x 36.6m x 12.0m
GT:50,849Cargo tank capacity:
87,119.300m3
Main engine: MAN B&W 6G60MEC10.5-LGIP-EGRBP diesel x 1 unit
Complement:
29
Classification:
ClassNK
Registry:
Singapore
Completion:
April 26, 2024

JSEA participates in Posidonia 2024
The Japan Ship Exporters’ Association (JSEA) participated in the 28th International Shipping Exhibition, Posidonia 2024. The
exhibition was successfully
held with the sponsorship of
the Posidonia Exhibitions
SA at the Metropolitan
Expo Centre in Greece during five days from Monday
3rd of June to Friday 7th ofJune. JSEA participated in the exhibition the cooperation of the Shipbuilders’ Association of Japan andsupport from The Nippon Foundation.
According to the organizer, 2,038
exhibitors from 81 countries were
present at Posidonia 2024, which also
attracted 32,527 visitors, breaking theprevious high attendance registeredin 2022. For this exhibition, the JSEA
provided the national pavilion in cooperation with the Nippon Kaiji
Kyokai (ClassNK) and the Japan Ship
Machinery and Equipment Association (JSMEA).
Opening ceremony
The opening ceremony of the Japan Pavilion was held in the eveningof 3rd of June, attended by executives
from JSEA and JSMEA member com-panies, and included a ribbon-cutting ceremony by Mr. Konosuke
Kokuba, State Minister of Land,
Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (centre of photo), Mr. Koichi Ito,
Japanese Ambassador to Greece(second from right), Mr. Shunichi
Miyanaga, JSEA President (second
from left), Mr. Shigeki Kinoshita,
JSMEA Chairman (extreme right),
and Mr. Hiroaki Sakashita,
ClassNK President (extreme left).
SeminarOn Tuesday 4th of June from 13:00,
JSEA held a seminar entitled“JAPAN SEMINAR at Posidonia 2024 Challenges by Japan -” for Greek shipowners and related parties in the Seminar Room Central of the Metropolitan Expo Centre. The seminar contin-

ued with major discussions
about the measures required for advanced technological demands. In thisseminar, a keynote speech
was given by Mr. Stelios
Korkodilos (Union of Greek
Shipowners), followed bypresentations from threecompanies from JSEA
(Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd.,
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.), four companies fromJSMEA, and ClassNK. Live streaming of the seminar was also provided
through YouTube and the Japan pavilion via the JSEA Digital Platform.
Party
A party jointly hosted by Mr. andMrs. Ito, Japanese Ambassador to
Greece, and Mr. Miyanaga, JSEA
president, was held in the evening of
5th of June. This event was attended
by 758 people including major shipowners and ship brokers in Greece
and other Western countries, thefinancial community, the press, theGreek government, and foreign embassies in Greece. Ambassador Itodelivered a welcome speech.

No. 426 Aug - Sept. 2024 Page 6

AFRICAN LORIKEETFRANBO BRAVE

Builder: Imabari Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D: 199.98m x 32.24m x
19.30mDWT/GT: 63,425t/36,278
Main engine: 6S50ME-C9.7 diesel x
1 unitSpeed, service: 14.00kt
Classification: ClassNK
Completion: June 12, 2024

Builder: Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 917
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B (mld.) x D (mld.) x d (mld.):
182.94m x 31.6m x 14.80m x
10.37mDWT/GT: 40,090t /24,496
Main engine: J-ENG 6UEC42LSHEco-D3-EGR diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: Approx. 13.6kt
Classification: ClassNK
Registry: Marshall Islands
Completion: June 28, 2024

ATLANTIC HALO

ARIADNE

Owner: Osaka Shipping Co., Ltd./
Golden Helm Shipping Co., S.A.
Builder: Oshima Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 11026
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 179.98m x
32.26m x 15.20m x 10.734m
DWT/GT: 42,070t/25,704
Main engine: Mitsui-MAN B&W
5S50ME-C9.7-EGRBP diesel x 1
unit
Speed, service: 14.00kt
Classification: ClassNK
Registry: PanamaCompletion: April 26, 2024

Builder: Sumitomo Heavy Industries
Marine & Engineering Co., Ltd.
Hull: 1415
Ship type: Aframax tanker
L (b.p.) x B x D: 239.67m x 44.00m x
21.55mDWT/GT: 114,905t/60,177
Main engine: Mitsui MAN B&W
6G60ME-C10.5 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.5kt
Classification: LR
Registry: BahamasCompletion: May 14, 2024

BRIGHT TSUBAKI

Owner: MI-DAS LINE S.A.
Builder: Naikai Zosen Corporation
Ship type: Container carrier
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: 27,848t/29,622
Container loading capacity:
2,888TEUs
Main engine: MAN B&W 7S60MEC10.5-HPSCR diesel x 1 unit
NCO: 12,070kW x 94.7min-1
Speed, service: Approx. 18.5kt
Compliment: 25
Classification: ClassNK
Registry: PanamaCompletion: February 29, 2024

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