No. 341 June - July 2010

MHI completes module carrier, YAMATAI, equipped withAir Lubrication System

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has completed
construction of YAMATAI, a module carrier with the designed module carrying capacity of 3,000 tons x 2 units,
for NYK-Hinode Line, Ltd. This is the first of two sister
vessels built at the Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery
Works.
The YAMATAI is the world’s first vessel equipped with
the Air Lubrication System (ALS) using an air blower.
The air delivered to the bottom of the vessel by the blower
reduces the frictional resistance of the hull surface against
sea water, thus achieving about 10% energy saving including the energy required by the blower. In addition tothe ALS, the module carrier adopts the optimum propelFor further information please contact:

ler design and the Mitsubishi-Reaction fin achieves highpropulsive performance with less vibration.
The module carrier has a flush deck module area of
120m x 36m on the upper deck, which enables roll on/rolloff module loading by self-moving dolly.
Principal particulars
L (b.p.) x B x D:
152.621m x 38.0m x 9.0m
Gross tonnage:
14,538Module carrying capacity:
3,000 tons x 2 units
Main engine:
DAIHATSU 6DKM-36 x 2 units
Speed, service:
about 13.25kt
Complement:
25
Classification:NK
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IHIMU completes 9,300TEU container vessel, NYK ADONISIHI Marine United Inc. has delivered the 9,300 TEU container vessel,
NYK ADONIS (HN: 3278), to ASSAM
Shipholdings S.A. at its Kure Shipyard.
The NYK ADONIS is one of the largest container vessels ever built in Japan and is equipped with various andmost-advanced eco-friendly devices.

For the sake of superior economical operation on container trades, anelectronically controlled main engine(Flex Engine) is installed on this vessel. By adjusting fuel injection andexhaust valves at suitable timing, thisengine can control combustion conditions regardless of the loaded condi-tion. These mechanisms enhance thesaving of fuel oil consumption and thereduction of emissions.
In order to achieve good propulsion
performance, economical operationand good maneuverability, IHIMU
designed this vessel with proprietarysophisticated technology such as CFD
analysis, 3D-FEM ship-model analysis, walk-through simulation and apparatus installation simulation utilizing the CIM system “Ajisai” which
IHIMU developed.
Principal particulars
L(o.a.) x B x D: 332.15m x 45.20m x
26.80mDWT/GT:
about89,700t/105,644
Loading capacity:
9,300 TEUs
Main engine:DU-WARTSILA 11RTflex96C diesel x 1 unit
MCR:58,400kW x 99.5rpm
Classification:NK
Completion:
Mar. 30, 2010

Kawasaki completes 3rd 180,000DWT bulker CAPE YAMABUKI
Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation has completed the 182,534DWT
bulk carrier, CAPE YAMABUKI (HN:1633), at the Sakaide Shipyard. Thevessel is the third of 180,000DWT series newly developed by Kawasaki
and has a maximized cargo loading
capacity within the ship size permitted to enter the Port of Dunkerque,France.
The CAPE CANARY adopts theCommon Structural Rule (CSR) of thehull structural strength required forbulk carriers to increase safety of thevessel.
Total energy saving of the vessel isachieved by installing a fuel-saving
main diesel engine combined with ahighly efficient propeller, the Kawasaki SDS-F (Semi-Duct Systemwith contra Fins), and the Kawasaki
RBS-F (Rudder Bulb System withFins). With such increased propulsion
efficiency, the fuel consumption of themain engine is drastically decreased.
The fuel oil tanks are double hullconstruction, and the deck machinery
is directly operated by electric power

dispensing with hydraulic oil. Therefore, the possibility of accidental marine pollution is decreased in the eventof collision or damage.
The Performance Standard for Protective Coatings (PSPC) is also applied
for the improvement of quality of coatings, which provides preventive measures against corrosion of the ballast
water tanks.
Principal particulars
Length, o.a.:292.00m
Length, b.p.:288.00m

Breadth, mld.:
Depth, mld.:
Draught, mld.:

45.00m24.70m18.20m(full load, summer)
DWT/GT:
182,534t/92,977
Main engine: Kawasaki-MAN B&W
6S70MC-C (Mk7) diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
17,780kW x 87rpmSpeed, service:
about 15.3kt
Complement:
28
Classification:NK
Delivery:Feb. 26, 2010

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MES completes 177,000DWT bulk carrier, LEO FELICITY
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd. (MES) completed
177,000DWT type bulk carrier, LEO
FELICITY (HN: 1711), at its Chiba
Works and delivered the vessel toLepta Shipping Co., Ltd., Liberia, onFeb. 25, 2010.
This is the third example of thenewly designed Capesize bulk carrierof Dunkerque-max type. The design
enables effective cargo handling, easy
maintenance of cargo holds and structural safety by adopting double-hulledcargo holds. The ship has a cargo holdcapacity equivalent to single-hulledships of the same displacement by
designing the structure efficiently, but
in compliance with SOLAS doublehull requirements.
The loading flexibility and enhanced structural safety are achieved
by design according to the requirements of IACS URS25. Access basedon SOLAS requirements is provided,
which enables safe and efficient inspections of cargo holds and ballast
tanks. The ship has a forecastle, andthe new requirements for reservebuoyancy are applied to improve
the safety of theship.
Two sets eachof H.F.O. service
tanks, H.F.O.
settling tanks
and D.O. tanks
are provided foreasy changeover from/to Low Sulfur
Oil in SOx Emission Control Areas(SECAs). The main engine of the ship
is MITSUI-MAN B&W 6S70MC-C
diesel engine, which satisfies IMO Environment standards for exhaust gas
and achieves massive improvement offuel saving by optimum matching at
normal service output. The electronically controlled cylinder oil supply system of the ship contributes to the saving of operational costs.
Ballasting and de-ballasting work
can be efficiently performed by sepa-rate topside tanks and bottom sidetanks.
Principal Particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 292.00m
x 282.00m x 44.98m x 24.70m
DWT/GT:
178,564t/92,246
Main engine: MITSUI-MAN B&W
6S70MC-C diesel x 1 unit
Max. Continuous Output: 18,660kW
x 91rpm
Speed:
15.5ktComplement:
25
Classification:NK
Delivery:Feb. 25, 2010

Universal completes 300,000DWT Unimax ore carrier, OITA MARU

The 300,000DWT-type ore carrier,
OITA MARU, was delivered to Kemp
Maritime S. A. at the Tsu Shipyard of
Universal Shipbuilding Corporation
on Mar. 19, 2010. The OITA MARU
is the 11th vessel of a new design series of the Unimax ore carrier, dedicated to transport of iron ore from
Brazil to Japan.
Universal’s Unimax Ore Carrier isoptimized to have the largest capacity of the 300,000DWT class to enter
major iron ore loading ports in West-ern Australia, with the hull form mostsuitable for deep water ports in Brazil, the largest iron ore shipping country.
Adequate hull strength is provided
to be applicable to various loading andunloading ports, and every cargo holdis equipped with the world’s largest
single panel hatch cover to facilitatecargo handling.
This vessel is equipped with a ME
electronic control main engine whichenables the combustion conditions toreduce fuel oil consumption and emissions at any load by adjusting the fuelinjection and exhaust valves electronically.
With the energy saving devices of
the Surf bulb, SSD and Ax-bow developed by Universal, the vessel could
dramatically improve propulsive efficiency, decreasing fuel consumption
compared with the conventional large
ore carrier.
Universal will flexibly and actively
respond to the diversifying needs intransport of raw materials for steel,amidst expected future expansion inmarine transport triggered by global
increase in demand for iron ore.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 327.0m x 55.00m x
29.25m x 21.40m
DWT/GT:
297,736 t / 151,094
Main engine: Hitachi MAN-B&W
6S80ME-C diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service:
14.5ktClassification:NK

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Namura completes ore carrier, SAKURA
Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
delivered the SAKURA, a 229,069
DWT ore carrier, to Caelus Shipping
Pte. Ltd. at its Imari Shipyard &Works on Feb. 24, 2010. The vessel isthe 9th 230,000DWT type ore carrier
built by Namura, and the strengthened hull offers flexible cargo loadingof iron ore.
The vessel has five cargo holds, andnine wide-type hatches with one panel
double-skin (box) type side-rolling
hatch cover. The double-hull cargoholds are suitably designed for thehandling and transport of iron ore.
Fatigue crack arrester is applied to thehatch corners between the fore partsof Nos. 3 and 8 hatches.
The engine room machinery is automated based on the M0 concept, andthe MITSUBISHI 6UEC85LSII typemain engine is equipped with an SIP

lubricating system for saving lubricating oil. The central fresh water-cooling system is applied for main engine
and auxiliary machinery.
Special attention is given to safety,environmental protection, and reduction of labour and operation costs.
Principal Particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 319.58mx 308.00m x 54.00m x 24.30m x

18.10mDWT/GT:
229,069t/113,928
Main Engine:
Mitsubishi
6UEC85LSII diesel x 1 unit
M.C.R.:
22,432kW x 76.0rpm
Speed, service:
15.1ktComplement:
25
Classification:NK
Flag:
PanamaSanoyas completes PANAMAX bulk carrier KM TOKYOThe PANAMAX bulk carrier KM
TOKYO (HN: 1302) ordered by Southern Route Maritime, S.A. constructedat the Mizushima Works and Shipyard of Sanoyas Hishino Meisho Corp.
was delivered on March 19, 2010.
The vessel is the 13th of a series of
the newly developed 83,000DWT type
PANAMAX bulk carriers, featuring
the largest deadweight and cargo holdcapacity in the world for the PANAMAX bulk carrier. In addition, thisis the first vessel applying Common
Structural Rules and PerformanceStandard for Protective Coatings incompliance with the requirements of
the International Association of Clas-sification Societies and International
Maritime Organization, respectively.
For improvement of the propulsion
efficiency, the vessel is equipped witha low-speed & long-stroke main engine combined with a high-efficiency
propeller and the SANOYAS energysaving device called STF (SanoyasTandem-Fin (patent); max. 6% energysaving) on the stern shell, which also
contribute to the reduction of CO2emissions.
For efficient cargo handling, cargo
hatches are widened as much as possible. Dedicated fresh water tanks areprovided for storing hold washingwater generated by a large capacity

type fresh water generator. In addition, a special fuel oil heating system
is provided for the fuel oil storage
tanks to avoid cargo damage by overheating and to reduce steam consumption.
Considering protection of the environment, various countermeasures
such as fuel oil tanks with double hull
structures, light color and tar-freecoating for ballast tanks, holding
tanks for accommodation of discharges and dirty hold bilges, and an
independent bilge segregation systemfor engine room, are incorporated.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 229.00m
x 224.00m x 32.24m x 20.20m x
14.598m
DWT/GT:
83,483t/44,349
Cargo hold capacity:96,121m3 (grain)
Main engine:MAN B&W 6S60MC-C
diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
10,740kW
Speed, service: about 14.0kt (at c.s.o.
with 15% sea margin)
Classification:NK
Complement:25

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Koyo completes 180,253DWT bulk carrier, FRONTIER AMBITION
for KY SHIPPING
Koyo Dockyard Co., Ltd. of the Imabari Group delivered FRONTIERAMBITION, 180,253MT D/W typebulk carrier, on Mar. 16, 2010 to KY
Shipping (Panama) S.A. The vessel isthe 23rd of the bulk carrier series delivered by Koyo Dockyard.
The FRONTIER AMBITION is a
Dunkerquemax type bulk carrier andhas nine cargo holds with topsidetanks and hopper bottom tanks, which
are connected by trunks. The hatch
covers are the side sliding type driven
by electro-hydraulic motors andchains.
The main engine is a low-speed,super long stroke, 2-cycle diesel engine. The highly efficient large diameter propeller and the hybrid fin areapplied to save fuel oil consumption.

Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 288.93m x 45.00m
x 24.70m x 18.15m
DWT/GT:
180,253t / 90,092
Main engine: MITSUI MAN B&W
6S70MC-C diesel x 1 unit

MCR:
18,630kW x 91.0rpm
Speed, service:
15.35kt
Complement:
25
Classification:NK
Flag:
PanamaCompletion:
Mar. 16, 2010

JSEA participates in Posidonia 2010

The Japan Ship Exporters’ Association (JSEA) participated in the 22nd International Shipping Exhibition Posidonia 2010 held at the Hellenikon Exhibition Centre inHelleniko, Greece, for five days from June 7 to 11. Posidonia 2010 attracted 1,858 companies and organizations
from 87 countries, and was visited by over 17,385 people.
At the opening ceremony held on June 7, Mrs. Louka T.
Katseli, the Minister of Economy, Competitiveness andShipping gave the opening address. After the ceremony,
the Minister of Economy, Competitiveness and Shippingand honorable guests from related circles visited exhibition stands. Mr. Takanori Kitamura, Japanese Ambassador to Greece, Mr. Masamoto Tazaki, JSEA president andMr. Sho Minami, JSEA vice-president met the Ministerat the Japanese stand.
On June 9, Japanese Ambassador and Mrs. Kitamura,and JSEA president and Mrs. Tazaki co-sponsored a reception at the Athenaeum Inter-Continental Hotel with
about 870 guests including government officials and oth-

From left of the front row are Mr. Minami, JSEA Vice
President; Mr. Tazaki, JSEA President; Mrs. Louka Katseli,
Minister of Economic, Competitiveness and Shipping; and Mr.
Kitamura, Japanese Ambassador to Greece.

ers concerned with the shipping and shipbuilding industries. The JSEA consisting of 12 Japanese shipbuilders
participated with the financial support of The Nippon Foundation and in cooperation with The Shipbuilders’ Association of Japan. JSEA and the Japan Marine Equipment
Association (JSMEA) contributed the national exhibition
stand where Japanese shipbuilding technology was presented.
Shipbuilding features of each shipbuilder were demonstrated, and expert attendants from the shipbuilders received visitors to provide further explanations. PR videotapes of 12 firms were digitized for a LCD system with thesupport of the Nippon Foundation. This collaborative exhibition procedure was a great success in demonstrating
the whole shipbuilding industry.

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IKAN JEPUNVIJAYANAGAR

GINGA BOBCAT

Owner: Sekihyo Line (Panama), S.A.
Builder: Kanda Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 504
Ship type: General cargo ship
L(o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 177.13m x28.40m x 14.25m x 10.02m
DWT/GT: 32,297.61t/20,236
Main engine: Mitsubishi-6UEC52LA
diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.3kt
Registration: Panama
Classification: NK
Completion: Feb. 26, 2010

Owner: TSC1521 SHIPPING S.A.
Builder: Tsuneishi Holdings Corporation
Hull No.: 1521
Ship type: Kamsarmax bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 228.99m x
32.26m x 20.05m x 14.429m
DWT/GT: 82,167mt/43,012
Main engine: Mitsui MAN-B&W
6S60MC-C diesel x 1 unit
MCO: 9,710kW x 97.4rpm
Speed, service: 14.5kt
Registration: Cayman Island
Classification: NK
Completion: Feb. 26, 2010

Owner: Carolina Navigation S.A.
Builder: Shin Kurushima Dockyard
Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 5562
Ship type: Chemical tanker
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 159.98m x 154.00m
x 26.80m x 14.20m x 9.00/10.05m
DWT/GT: 26,073t/16,222
Main engine: Kobe Diesel 6UEC52LA
diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 15.5kt
Classification: NK
Completion: Mar. 18, 2010

SANKO LIBRASUNSHINE BLISSEAGLE MILAN

Owner: Libra Tankship Limited
Builder: Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd.
Ship type: Product Tanker
L (o.a.) x B x D: 182.50m x 32.20m x18.10m
DWT/GT: 47,378t/26916
Main engine: Mitsui MAN-B&W
6S50MC diesel x 1 unit
Speed, Service: 15.3kt
Registration: Monrovia, Liberia
Classification: ABS
Completion: Feb. 3, 2010

Owner: “K” Line Pte Ltd
Builder: Oshima Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 10534
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 225.00m x 32.26m
x 19.39m x 14.094m
DWT/GT: 76,441t/40070
Main engine: Kawasaki MAN B&W
5S60MC-C diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.5kt
Registration: Singapore
Classification: NK
Completion: Feb. 23, 2010

Owner: Ocean Transit Carrier S.A.
Builder: Naikai Zosen Corporation
Ship type: Product tanker
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 179.90m x 172.00m
x 32.20m x 19.25m x 11.65m
DWT/GT: 46,549t/28,231
Cargo hold capacity: about 54,800m3
Main engine: Hitachi MAN B&W
6S50MC-C diesel x 1 unit
Output: 8,530kW x 123min-1
Speed, service: about 15.7kt
Classification: NK
Completion: Mar. 31, 2010
Complement: 25

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