No. 411 Feb. - Mar. 2022

KHI-built LH2 Carrier, SUISO FRONTIER, classified by ClassNK

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. has obtained the classification for the world’s first liquefied hydrogen (LH2)
carrier, SUISO FRONTIER, from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai(ClassNK), with the recognition of compliance with International Maritime Organisation (IMO) standards.
The SUISO FRONTIER can carry 75 tonnes of liquefied hydrogen in one trip. Liquefied hydrogen is producedby cooling gaseous hydrogen to minus 253℃ therefore
reducing its volume to 1/800.
The vessel was inspected for its hull structure, machinery, onboard equipment and materials, and more, in
accordance with the class rules and the requirements forsafe transport of hydrogen by sea, formulated byClassNK, based on the provisional recommendations of
the IMO. The vessel was then added to ClassNK’ s register on December 3, 2021.
Hydrogen is a clean energy source that emits no CO2
when burned, and can be used to generate electricity,
and as fuel for cars, motorcycles, ships and aircraft. Various initiatives are underway in many countries to build asupply chain for the widespread use of hydrogen.
For further information please contact:

In order to realize a future in which hydrogen is usedas widely as oil and natural gas, Kawasaki plans to builda supply chain that produces, stores, transports and useshydrogen in cooperation with various partners. (Related
topics on Page 2)
Principal particular
Ship owner:
CO2-free Hydrogen Energy Supply-chain
Technology Research Association (HySTRA)
Length overall:
116.0mLength between perpendiculars:
109.0mBreadth, mld.:
19.0m
Depth, mld.:
10.6m
Draft, mld.:
4.5m
Gross tonnage:
8,000tTank cargo capacity:
1,250m3
Propulsion system:
Diesel electric propulsion
Sea speed:
13.0ktComplement:
25
Classification:
ClassNK
Registry:Japan
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World’s 1st LH2 carrier, SUISO FRONTIER, enters Hastings Port

The world’s first liquefied hydrgen(LH2) carrier, SUISO FRONTIER,
built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries,
Ltd. arrived at the Port of Hastings,
Australia, on January 20, 2022. Thisis the first voyage to load 1,250 cubic
meters (about 75 tons) of LH2 at theport. The LH2 carrier received theclassification of ClassNK last December, and then left Hy Touch Kobe, a
LH2-unloading terminal in Japan, forAustralia to conduct verification tests
on large-scale marine transport of
LH2 between Australia and Japan.
The SUISO FRONTIER will leave
the Port of Hastings after completing
inspection of the various equipment
related to LH2, and return to Japanby the end of February.
Six Japanese companies including

Kawasaki celebrated
the arrival of SUISOFRONTIER to Australia by inviting officials concerned fromthe Australian government and Japanese Embassy to Australia on January 21.
The six Japanesecompanies are now
participating in verification tests to develop an international hydrogen supply chain including the three following components:liquefaction of hydrogen extracted
from lignite produced in Latrobe Valley, Victoria; marine transport of LH2
from Australia to Japan; and unloading of LH2 at a LH2-receiving termi-

nal in Japan.
These verification tests will tackle
problems likely to occur in the development of the supply chain, which will
enable development of new technologies necessary for mass production as
well as bulk transport of hydrogen.

Shin Kurushima Sanoyas completes Panamax bulker EVER ZENITH

Shin Kurushima Sanoyas Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. delivered the
Panamax bulk carrier, EVERZENITH, at its Mizushima Shipyard.
This is the ninth vessel of the series of
the newly developed Sanoyas
82,000DWT type Panamax bulk carriers.
The EVER ZENITH applies thelatest rules such as CSR B&T, NOxTier III regulations and SOx emission
regulations, and has the equivalentlevel of deadweight with shallower
draft than the previous design. Reduction of CO2 emissions exceeds 20% tosatisfy the IMO EEDI (Energy Efficiency Design Index: grams CO2 per
ton nautical mile) regulation in ad-vance and is close to the 30% reduction that will apply to ships with thebuilding contract placed on or after
2025.
For improvement of propulsion efficiency, the vessel is equipped with alow-speed & long-stroke electronicallycontrolled main engine combined witha high-efficiency propeller and rudder
appendages. Furthermore, patented
energy saving devices such as the
STF (Sanoyas-Tandem-Fin) and ACE
DUCT (Sanoyas Advanced flow Controlling and Energy saving DUCT) areapplied. These energy saving devices
have achieved about 8% reduction ofenergy consumption and CO2 emissions.
Eco-friendly
features include
various countermeasures such as
the main engine
with SCR compliant with the NOx
emission Tier III
limit for the prevention of air pollution, dedicatedlow sulphur gas
oil tank to cruise
in ECAs (Emission Control Areas), and classification
code “Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM)” are applied. In addition,
countermeasures such as the ballast
water treatment system and independent holding tanks for rainwater on
the upper deck are provided for protection of the marine environment.
Furthermore, for improvement ofmaintenance, 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 improves
the comfortable working and living
environment for officers/crews in thevessel.
Principal particulars
Hull No.:
1378
L (o.a.) x B (mld.) x D (mld.) x d (ext.):
229.000m x 32.240m x 20.150m x
14.594m
DWT/GT:
81,987t /43,453
Cargo hold capacity:
97,019m3(grain)Classification:
ClassNK
Complement:
24
Speed, service: about 14.2kt (at C.S.O.
with 15% sea margin)
Derivery:
November 12, 2021

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Mitsubishi successfully separates and captures CO 2 from exhaust gas
in World’s 1st marine-based CO 2 capture system project— Captured CO2 has purity greater than 99.9%, demonstrating performance in line with plan —• Engineers from Mitsubishi Shipbuilding began verification testing on the ship in August, and currently the ship crew is operating the CO 2 capture system.
• Project conducted jointly by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, “K” Line,and ClassNK as a MLIT-backed project for research and development of technological advancements in marine resource development.
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.,a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries(MHI) Group, has successfully separated and captured carbon dioxide(CO2) from the exhaust gas emitted
from the engines of a ship equippedwith a small-scale CO2 capture demonstration plant, as part of the “Carbon Capture on the Ocean” (CCOcean) project(Note 1) for verification
testing of a marine-based CO2 capturesystem, conducted in cooperation with
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ( “K”
Line) and Nippon Kaiji Kyokai(ClassNK). The captured CO2 had a

Verification test of Marine-based
CO2 Capture System on the shippurity (Note 2) of more than 99.9%,
achieving the planned performance.
This project is conducted aboard the
CORONA UTILITY, a coal carrier for
Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. operated by “K” Line. The data provided
will be used as a benchmark for practical application of marine-based CO2
capture systems. The small-scale CO2
capture demonstration plant installedon the ship is a system for onshore
plants that was adapted for marineuse. The success in achieving theplanned CO2 capture performance ina marine environment enhances thepotential for practical application ofmarine-based systems.
In early August, after the smallscale CO2 capture demonstration
plant was installed on the ship, engineers from Mitsubishi Shipbuilding
remained on the vessel to operate andmaintain the system. They also instructed the ship crew on the operation of the plant, as well as conductedmeasurements and analysis of theexhaust gas and captured CO2, andevaluated the system performance.
From mid-September through the endof fiscal 2021, the ship crew will continue to operate the system and takemeasurements in the world’s first trial
of CO2 capture by nonspecialists during commercial operation of a marine
vessel. Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will
confirm the safety and operability ofthe system based on knowledge
gained from these verification tests,
and work to develop an actual commercial system.
MHI Group is pursuing a range ofstrategic measures to strengthen businesses related to energy transitions,and establishing this CO2 ecosystem
is a key part of this effort. Carbon dioxide capture, utilization, and storage(CCUS) is considered to be effective
to achieve a carbon neutral society.
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, in responseto these demands, is continuing its
efforts to reduce greenhouse gas(GHG) emissions from ships and othertypes of marine equipment, to contribute to environmental conservation, and the realization of a carbon
neutral society on a global scale.

Measurement of the exhaust gas
emitted from ship’s engines(Note 1)This project is being conducted with support from the Maritime Bureau of Japan’s Ministry ofLand, Infrastructure, Transport
and Tourism (MLIT), as part of its
assistance project for research anddevelopment of technologicaladvancements in marine resource
development.
(Note 2)
Purity of the CO2 cap
tured by the CO2 capture system.
CO2 with purity of more than 99.9%
can be used in a wide range of applications, including chemical processes to enhance production of fertilizer or methanol, general use
such as dry ice for cooling, and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) to increase crude oil production. Measurement of the exhaust gas emit
ted from the ship’s engines

Operation of Marine-based CO2
Capture System by the ship crew

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JMU completes J-Series 82,400DWT bulk carrier, FJ CAMELIAJapan Marine United Corporation
has delivered FJ CAMELIA, a J-Series 82,400DWT bulk carrier, at its
Tsu Shipyard on November 12, 2021.
This is the 7th vessel of the Panamax
bulk carrier of the J-Series, called
J82BC, which has proved its economical and environmental friendly design.
This J-Series applies the MARPOLANNEX VI NO x Tier III and SO x
emission regulations, in addition to
the CSR BC&OT (Common Structural Rules for bulk carriers and oiltankers).
These regulations/rules increase
the environmentally friendly featuresand make hull structure more secure,but have negative impacts in economical design due to decreased cargohold capacity and deadweight, andincreased fuel oil consumption. However, the latest JMU technology has
overcome these negative impacts on
the design and achieved more cargocapacity, larger deadweight, and lower

fuel consumption,compared withthe previous
series called
G 81BC which
was categorized
as Phase 1 of
the Energy Efficiency Design
I n d e x (EEDI).
J82BC is categorized as Phase 2 of the EEDI.
The J82BC series has larger deadweight and cargo hold capacity suitable for carrying grain, coal, and ironore in seven cargo holds, and has beendeveloped with JMU expertise andexperience.
The SSD®(Super Stream Duct®)and SURF-BULB® equipped fore andaft of the propeller, respectively,
greatly improve the propulsion performance. In addition, the ALV-Fin®
(Advanced Low Viscous ResistanceFin) equipped fore of the propeller con-

Hakodate completes 1st 40,000DWT type
Handy-size bulker CENTURION LUCILLA

The Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd.
(Hakodate) delivered the 40,000DWT
type log/bulk carrier, CENTURION
LUCILLA, built at its Hakodate Shipyard on November 16, 2021. The vessel is the first of the “HIGH BULK
40E” series jointly developed with
Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
By adopting all advantages of theprevious generation of the HIGHBULK 34E series, this design wasdeveloped with the concept of morecompetitiveness in maximizing thevolume of cargo capacity for grains,
coals, steels, logs, etc. and more ecofriendly operation by reducing fuelconsumption with optimized hull
form and energy-saving devices.
Various measures for the energy
and fuel saving efficiency are adopted

trols stern flow to get better propulsive efficiency. Furthermore, the wellrefined shape of the superstructure
has low wind resistance.
Principal particular
L (o.a.) x B (mld.) x D (mld.) x d (mld.):
229.0m x 32.26m x 20.20m x
14.55mDWT/GT:
82,501t/44,318
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S60MEC8.5-EGRBP diesel x 1 unit
Speed:
14.4ktComplement:
28
Classification:
ClassNKin addition to the hull form such as the
newly developed vertical shaped bow
and three energy saving devices, theNamura flow Control Fin (NCF), theRudder Fin (R-Fin), and the NAmura
Pre-swirl Stator fin (NAPS) attachedto the stern which improves propulsion performance and fuel saving
efficiency.
Semi-box shaped cargo holds withlarger cargo hatch covers are adopted
for serviceable and safer operations incargo handling work. The double hullconstruction is adopted for security
against unexpected occurrences suchas collision damage and cargo leakage.
Four deck cranes on the upper deck inthe centre line and the collapsible typestanchion on the upper deck for log
loading are equipped.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B (mld.) x D (mld.) x d (mld.):
182.94m x 31.60m x 14.80m x
10.37mDWT/GT:
40,054t/24,472
Complement:
24
Classification:
ClassNK
Registry:
Marshall Islands

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Sasaki completes 8,015DWT general cargo ship, KIZUNA 21

Sasaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. completed construction of the 8,015DWT
general cargo ship, KIZUNA 21 (HullNo. 714), and delivered the vessel toits owner, Konoike Transport Co., Ltd.
(contractor: Venus Marine Co., Ltd.
S.A.), on December 17, 2021.
One set of twin-type hydraulic deck

cranes is installed at the midsectionof the vessel, which covers the fore
and aft side cargo holds and allows
hoisting a maximum cargo load of 80
tons with twin-crane operation.
Stern fins installed on the stern
frame of the vessel control good waterflow to the propeller to improve propulsion efficiency
and reduce fuelconsumption,
which are thepatented proprietary technology
of Sasaki. The
vessel also complies with EEDI
phase III and has
reduced environ-

TSUNEISHI builds hybrid-propulsion limestone carrier
combining LNG-fueled engine and lithium battery
TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co.,
Ltd. will construct a limestone carrier
installing a hybrid-propulsion system consisting of an LNG-fueled main
engine and a 2,847 kWh lithium battery. This hybrid-propulsion system isthe first attempt for the Japanese
shipbuilding industry. The limestone
carrier will be the successor to thepredecessor, SHIMOKITA MARU, andis scheduled to start coastal transport
service in February 2024.
The main engine will use Japan’s
first LNG-fueled engine to be built by
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., andan LNG-fuel tank constructed with
7% nickel steel developed by Nippon
Steel Corporation. The use of 7%

nickel steel for the marine LNG tankwill also be the first in Japan.
During normal navigation of thecarrier, the main engine will output
propulsion force and supply inboard
electric demand. Therefore, the carrier will store high power and cruise forlong distances over many hours.
However, the lithium battery will
supply electric power for propulsion
and inboard demand during entry
and exit from a port, or at anchor.
Thus, operation of the carrier aims at
the Zero Emission target.
Employment of the hybrid-propulsion system will reduce CO2 emissions
by 23.56% (about 30% at normal output) compared with the conventional

MET-MBIITurbochargers
in Operation on Ship

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Equipment Co.,
Ltd. (MHI-MME) began delivery of
MET-MBII Series turbochargers in2020 and the first unit will start operation on board. All the MBII Series
has obtained approval from MAN ES(MAN Energy Solutions) and WinGD(Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd.).
The series has already achieved afavorable reputation in the market
based on its technical advantages, especially in compact design as well asease of maintenance and lifecycle costmanagement.
Adding the MET-MBII to the METMB Series already in the product portfolio as an axial flow turbocharger,
the turbocharger line is expanded toprovide the most optimized units formental impact.
Ship vibration is suppressed asmuch as possible for crew comfort by
conducting adequate analysis at theinitial design stage, and low noiseand good stability has been achieved.
Principal particulars
Ship type:
General cargo ship
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B (mld.) x D (mld.)x d (mld.): 104.970m x 98.800m x
18.400m x 11.800m x 7.623m
DWT/GT:
8,015t/6,267
Cargo hold capacity: 11,195m3 (bale)
Main engine: Hitachi-MAN B&W
5L35MC6.1 diesel x 1 unit
MCO:
2,750kW x 178rpm
Speed, service:abt. 13.0kt
Classification:
ClassNK
Completion:
December 17, 2021

ship type. Almost no SOx will be contained in the engine exhaust gas, andNOx emissions will be less than therequirements of NOx Tier III regulations. Moreover, the ship will be operated at Zero Emission between theloading port of Shiriya Misaki,
Aomori Pref., and the unloading portof Muroran, Hokkaido.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B (mld.) x D (mld.): about
93.8m x about 18.2m x about 9.9m
DWT: about 5,560t
Propulsion units: LNG-fueled engine(8L30KG) plus lithium battery hybrid propulsion system
Completion, scheduled: Early February 2024
Main navigation route: Shiriya
Misaki Port and Muroran Port
engines.
MHI-MME will continue to provide
turbochargers to meet market needs
and ensure customer satisfaction.

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LIN MIARAKBuilder: Tadotsu Shipyard Co., Ltd./
Imabari Shipbulding Co., Ltd.
Ship type: 100,000DWT type bulk
carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D: 249.99m x 43.00m x
18.70mDWT/GT: 100,987t/57,963
Main engine: 6S60ME-C10.5 diesel x
1 unitSpeed service: 14.0kt
Classification: ClassNK
Completion: November 18. 2021

MAPLE HARVEST

Owner: Panamanian owner
Builder: Shin Kurushima Dockyard
Hull No.: S-6113
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (b.p.) x B x D : 196.50m x 32.26m
x 19.40m
DWT/GT: 64,282t/36,757
Main engine: Mitsu-MAN B&W
6S50ME-C9.6-EGRBP diesel x 1
unit
Speed, service: 14.0kt
Classification: ClassNK
Registry: PanamaCompletion: November 30, 2021

KUROTAKISANMARU III

Owner : Caribstar Shipping, S.A.
Builder: Oshima Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 10989
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 234.960m x
38.000m x 20.050m x 13.765m
DWT/GT: 89,999t/51,793
Main engine: J-ENG 6UEC60LSE
Eco-A2-EGR diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.00kt
Classification: ClassNK
Registry: PanamaCompletion: December 2, 2021

PACIFIC KOHINOOR

Owner: Michiko Shipping Inc.
Builder: Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 772
Ship type: Product /chemical tanker
L (b.p.) x B x D : 175.00m x 32.20m x
19.05mDWT/GT: 49,999t /29,513
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S50MEB9.5 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: abt. 15.1kt
Classification: ClassNK
Registy: Liberia
Completion: November 10, 2021

LOWLANDS SAGE

Owner: CLdN Cobelfret Pte. Ltd.
Builder: Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 1608
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (b.p.) x B x D: 229.00m x 32.26m x
20.15mDWT/GT: 82,300t/44,000
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S60MEC10.5 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.30kt
Classification: ClassNK
Registry: Singapore
Completion: November 18, 2021

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