No. 344 Dec. - Jan. 2011

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Masamoto Tazaki
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IHIMU completes 300,000DWT double-hull VLCC, TSUGARUIHI Marine United Inc. delivered
300,000 DWT double-hull VLCC,TSUGARU, to Honos Shipping Pte.
Ltd. at its Kure Shipyard on Sept. 29,
2010. The TSUGARU was developedwith maximum deadweight and maximum draft to pass the Strait of Malacca and has following features:Superior economical operation ispossible in the worldwide trade (Persian Gulf-Far East trade). The arrangement of cargo oil tanks, ballast
tanks, and other compartments areoptimized, and this enabled the maximum cargo loading capacity despite
the shallow draft.
The main engine of the vessel is anelectronically controlled Flex Engine tocope with requirements for reducing fueloil consumption and flexible engine operation during the navigation.
Under any loaded conditions, thisengine can control combustion
by suitably adjusting fuel injection and operation of exhaust
valves. The engine operation
mechanism enhances reductionof fuel oil consumption andemission of pollutants.
To realize the improved propulsion
performance, economical operation,and maneuverability, IHIMU designed the vessel with its sophisticatedtechnology and engineering expertise
together with CFD analysis, 3D-FEM
ship model analysis utilizing CAD
system “Ajisai” that IHIMU originallydeveloped.

Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D x d:333.0m x 60.0m x29.0m x 20.5m
DWT/GT: About 301,500t/160,145
Main engine: DU-WARTSILA 7RTflex 84T-D x 1 unit
MCR:
27,160kW x 74.0rpm
Speed, service:
15.55kt
Classification:NK
Completion:
Sept. 29, 2010

MES completes 9th Malacca Doublemax VLCC, LIBRA TRADER
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd. (MES) completed the double
hull VLCC, LIBRA TRADER (HN:1757), and delivered at its Chiba
Works to Legend Transport Inc. on
Sept. 30, 2010.
The LIBRA TRADER is the 9thship of the series of Mitsui Malacca
Doublemax design VLCC with enhanced transport efficiency.
This ship has the biggest deadweight and cargo hold capacity as
Malaccamax type tanker, a ship withmaximum draft passable through Malacca Strait maximizing the deadweight tonnage, and can efficiently

transport crude oil.
For ocean and global environmental preservation, not only the ship’s
hull but also the fuel oil tank is double
hulled and the pump room is double
bottomed. Furthermore, a newly developed energy saving device is installed to improve the propulsion performance, such as navigation speed
and fuel oil consumption.
Energy saving is achieved with anewest bow form, stern hull form, andhigh efficiency propeller with an energy saving device. A turbo generating system is used to recover exhaustgas heat energy from the main engine.
The main engine
uses an electronic controlled
cylinder oilingsystem toachieve operational cost saving.
Two sets ofDifferential Global Positioning
System (DGPS)
are installed toachieve thoroughsatellite navigation. The electronic
chart display information system(ECDIS) and automatic ship identification system (AIS) are installed tohave better navigational planning andsafe navigation.
The engine room can continuouslybe monitored at navigation bridge andengine control room through coloredcamera installed in the engine room.
This ship has access required by
SOLAS for safety and effective inspection in cargo oil tanks and water ballast tanks. The fixed type inflammablegas detection system is installed in theballast tank and pump room toachieve safer working conditions.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p) x B x D: 333.00m x
324.00m x 60.00m x 28.80m
DWT/GT:
310,339t/160,149
Cargo tank capacity (100%):
354,689m3
Main engine: MITSUI-MAN B&W7S80MC-C diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
27,160kW x 76rpm
Complement:
40
Classification:NK
Flag:
Marshall Islands
Delivery:Sept. 30, 2010

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KHI delivers 145,000m3 LNG carrier, TAITAR NO. 4
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
(merged with Kawasaki Shipbuilding
Corporation: see P 5 for the merger
announcement) delivered the145,000m3 LNG Carrier, TAITAR
NO. 4 (HN: 1626), to NiMiC NO.4 S.A.
on October 1. The carrier is the 12th
completion of the 145,000m3 capacity
series developed by Kawasaki.
The carrier has four MOSS-typeindependent spherical tanks, which
can contain a total of 145,333m3 (-163
degrees C at 98.5%) LNG and uses
the Kawasaki panel system for theheat insulation. The system can suppress the boil-off gas rate to about
0.15% per day. The cargo tanks are
installed inside the cargo compartment built with double sides anddouble bottom to ensure safety so thatthe cargo tanks are not damaged directly.
The wheelhouse is equipped withadvanced integrated electronic navigation equipment, which was previ-ously installed separately. This helps
further improve ship operation tasks.
Windows around the wheelhouse provide a panoramic view of 360 degrees
to allow one-man operation during
ocean-going navigation.
Cargo-handling operation is carriedout at the cargo-handling room locatedin front of the accommodation quarters, and the Kawasaki IMCS (an integrated monitoring and controllingsystem) is installed to monitor andcontrol cargo handling operation as
well as monitoring engine conditions. IMCS developed on theoperator expertise and is very
easy to use.
Principal particulars:
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.)x B x D x d:
289.50m x

277.00m x 49.00m x 27.00m x
11.90mDWT/GT:
118,634t/77,053
Cargo tank capacity: 145,333m3 (-163
degrees C at 98.5%)
Main engine:
Kawasaki UA-400
steam turbine x 1 unit
MCR:
26,900kW x 80rpm
Speed, service:
about 19.5kt
Complement:
49
Classification:NK
Delivery:Oct. 1, 2010

Sanoyas completes Panamax bulk carrier FISKARDOSanoyas Hishino Meisho Corp.
completed construction of Panamax
bulk carrier FISKARDO at the Mizushima Works and Shipyard for thedelivery to MANU VICTORY MARITIME S.A. on Sept. 16, 2010. The vessel applies Common Structural Rules(CSR) by International Association ofClassification Societies.
The FISKARDO is the 16th of theseries of the Sanoyas-developed
83,000DWT type Panamax bulk carriers, featuring the world largest deadweight and cargo hold capacity as

PANAMAX bulk carrier.
To achieve the improved propulsion
efficiency, the vessel uses a low-speed
and long-stroke main engine combined with a high-efficiency propeller
as well as Sanoyas-Tandem-Fin (STF,patented) that can achieve 6% energy
saving in maximum. These combination also contribute to reducing CO2emission.
Fully widened hatch openings facilitate cargo-handling work. Dedicated fresh water tanks are provided
for storing hold-washing water produced by a fresh
water generator
with a large capacity. In addition, special fueloil heating system is applied tofuel oil storage
tanks in order toavoid cargo damage by over-heating and save thesteam consumption.
Various countermeasures to promote the environmental protection
are employed. Those include fuel oil
tanks of double hull structures, holding tank for accommodation discharges and dirty hold bilge, and independent bilge segregation systemfor engine room.
Principal particulars
Owner:Manu Victory Maritime S.A.
Hull No.: 1284
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 229.00mx 224.00m x 32.24m x 20.20m x
14.598m
DWT/GT:
83,448t/44,348
Cargo hold capacity (grain): 96,121m3
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
Port of registry:
PanamaDelivery:Sept. 16, 2010

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Oshima completes Ice Class ICE-1A bulker, SANKO ODYSSEY
Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. delivered the 75,603DWT ICE-1A Panamax bulk carrier SANKO ODYSSEY, to ODYSSEY BULKSHIP LIMITED on Nov. 16, 2010. The vessel isassigned ICE-1A notation. TheSANKO ODYSSEY has the following
features for safe navigation in ice according to requirements for the ICE1A rule.
Features include reinforcement for
hull construction, an ice knife provided
to protect the rudder against ice pressure, the air bubbling system for antifreezing the ballast water in ballasttanks, increased maximum output of
main engine, thicker propeller blade,and ice sea chest with heating pipes.
Several countermeasures are taken
for low temperature operation in ice.
Design condition for heating of air-conditioning is based on outside air temperature of -25oC. The enclosed bridge
wing with independent air conditioning system in wheelhouse, a steamline for deicing of equipment on
weather part, and a special material
against cold brittleness are used formain components on theweather deck.
The vessel obtained the Recommendations
on Ice Safety (IceCertificate) issued by Central
Marine Research and Design Institute(CNIIMF) indicating the capability of shipnavigation in Russian waters in theArctic.
The Seaworthy Bow of excellent
seaworthiness is also adopted to improve speed performance under therough weather conditions (about 5%
power saving compared with ordinary
bulbous bow).
The vessel accomplishes the decrease in the fuel consumption by new
optimized hull form, and adoption ofa set of the Flipper-Fins increases propulsive efficiency.

Principal Particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 225.00mx 220.00m x 32.26m x 19.39m x14.089m
DWT/GT:
75,603t/40,142
Cargo hold capacity:
89,551m3
Main engine: Kawasaki MAN B&W
6S60MC-C diesel x 1unit
MCR:
13,548kW x 105.0rpm
Speed, service:
14.5ktClassification:
DNV
Completion:
Nov. 16, 2010

Universal completes 207,000 DWT Bulk Carrier, KATSURA
Universal Shipbuilding Corporation delivered the KATSURA, a
207,000 DWT bulk carrier, to theowner, at the Tsu Shipyard on Sept.
9, 2010. The vessel is designed to carrybulk coal and iron ore between Asia
and Australia more efficiently andhave flexibility for port restrictions.
This is the 18th vessel of the new

design series of Newcastle-max thathas large cargo hold capacity despite
the adoption of the most efficient shallow draft to call at various ports.
The vessel has double side skin construction for cargo holds and fuel oil
tanks in order to reduce flooding risk
due to side damage. Although thecargo capacity is equivalent to that ofprevious singles k i n n e dNewcastle-max
series, cargohandling is improved becauseof the cargoholds bound by adouble side skin.
The vessel isequipped highpropulsion efficiency and en-ergy saving devices, SSD (SuperStream Duct) and Surf-Bulb (RudderFin with Bulb), before and behind thepropeller. In addition, the bow above
the waterline is shaped as the Ax-Bow
that can decrease added wave resistance at sea.
Deck machinery such as windlasses, mooring winches, and hatch
covers are driven by electric-motor system for oil leak prevention on deck.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 299.7m x
290.2m x 50m x 25.0m x 18.2m
DWT/GT:
207,791t/106,333
Cargo hold capacity:
218,790m3
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S70MC-C
diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service:
14.7ktComplement:
25
Classification:NK
Completion:
Sept. 9, 2010

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Imabari complete 95,790DWT bulk carrier, DOUBLE FORTUNE
Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
completed construction of theDOUBLE FORTUNE (HN:S-1551), a
95,790DWT bulk carrier, and delivered the vessel to its owner, Catalina
Shipping S.A., at the Marugame
Headquarters on Sept. 29, 2010.
The vessel is an ocean-going bulkcarrier having a single diesel engine
and a single screw. It is designed tobe suitable for carrying various cargoes including coal, ore, and grains.
The hatch covers are the side rolling type operated by chains and electric motors, and the hatch openings
are maximized to facilitate cargo handling.

The vessel has
an energy saving
device installedat the leadingedge of the rudder, which contributes to environment-friendly
and economicaloperation.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 234.98m
x 227.00m x 38.00m x 19.90m x14.45m
DWT/GT:
95,790t/50,617
Cargo hold capacity:
109,477m3
Main engine:
Mitsui-MAN B&W

6S60MC-C (Mk 7) x 1 unit
MCR:
12,950kW x 101.0rpm
Speed, service:
15.0ktComplement:
25
Classification:
NKDelivery:
Sept. 29, 2010

Mitsubishi completes large container carrier, MOL MARVEL
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
(MHI) has completed construction ofthe MOL MARVEL (HN: 1286), alarge container carrier capable of carrying 6,724TEUs, and delivered thecarrier to MOL Euro-Orient Shipping
S.A. (Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL))
at its Kobe Shipyard & Machinery

Works.
The MOL MARVEL is the sixth often vessels ordered by MOL. The vessel adopts superior hull form for saving energy and effective cargo-carrying performance. The vessel also employs tanks for low sulfur fuels andgray water holding, preparation for Alternative Marine
Power (AMP)
system (on someof her sister vessels), and an electronically controlled main engine (MitsubishiWartsila 10RTFlex96C) to meetthe vessel’s environment-friendlyconcept.
Furthermore, YP460MPa (47kgf/mm2) higher tensile strength steel,jointly developed by Nippon Steel Corporation and MHI, and additional longtall lashing bridges are first used forthis sixth vessel for increased cargoloading flexibility.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 312m x
288.0m x 43.4m x 24.8m x 14.2m
DWT/GT:79,460t/78,316
Main engine: Mitsubishi-Wartsila
10RT-Flex96C diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
57,200 kW
Speed, service:
about 24.5kt
Complement:
30
Classification:NK
Completion:
Sept. 3, 2010

Kawasaki Heavy Industries merges Kawasaki Shipbuilding
Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation was amalgamated with Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (KHI)
and became Ship & Offshore Structure Company, one of KHI’s sevencompanies on Oct. 1, 2010.
With the merger, Kawasaki believes that the company can bring out
and maximize the total strength of theKawasaki Group by utilizing all thetechnological assets and human resources of the Group so that the company can serve their customers forfurther prosperity and satisfaction.
With the new organization, thecompany will exert an effort for thefurther growth of the business, andhopes for the continued support andpatronage from previous business
partners and customers.
Nobumitsu Kambayashi, SeniorVice President of KHI, has been appointed President of the Ship & Offshore Structure Company.

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OCEAN HOPEAZUMASANURAGA PRINCESS

Owner: Global Grace S.A.
Builder: The Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 836
Ship Type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 175.53m x 29.40m
x 13.70m x 9.640m
DWT/GT: 31,889t/19,801
Main engine: Mitsubishi 6UEC45LSE
diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.4kt
Classification: NK
Completion: Oct. 22, 2010

Owner: Aries Carriers Pte Ltd.
Builder: Namura Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 292
Ship Type: Crude oil carrier (VLCC)
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 333.00m x 60.00mx 29.00m x 20.60m
DWT/GT: 302,241t/159,943
Main engine: MAN-B&W 7S80MC-C(Mk8) diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: about 15.50kt
Classification: NK
Complement: 33
Completion: September 1, 2010

Owner: Prosperity Success S.A.
Builder: Sumitomo Heavy Industries
Marine & Engineering Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 1360
Ship type: Tanker
L (o.a.) x B x D: 228.60m x 42.00m x21.50m
DWT/GT: 105,344t/55,909
Main engine: Mitsui MAN B&W
6S60MC-C diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: About 14.8kt
Classification: LR
Completion: July 2, 2010

FUJI GALAXY

MARIPOSA

Owner: Alicia Navigation S.A
Builder: Shin Kurushima Dockyard
Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 5711
Ship type: Chemical tanker
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 159.03m x 27.1m x
14.2m x 10.013m
DWT/GT: 26,198t/16,399
Main engine: Kobe Diesel
6UEC45LSE diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 15.5kt
Registration: Marshall Islands
Classification: NK
Completion: Aug. 10, 2010

Owner: Babochka Maritime Inc.
Builder: Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 555
Ship type: Product tanker
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 182.50m x
32.20m x 18.40m x 12.90m
DWT/GT: 50,000t/28,400
Main engine: MITSUI MAN-B&W
6S50MC diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 15.4kt
Registration: Bahamas
Classification: ABS
Completion: Oct. 15, 2010

An early summer
morning

The glow at dawn off thecoast of Tubarao, Santa
Catarina, Brazil. This photo
was taken on board a
230,000DWT ore carrier leaving Tubarao Port for its destination, Villanueva, the Philippines, with full load of iron ore.

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