No. 327 Feb. - Mar. 2008

MHI completes 145,580 m3 Moss type LNG carrier GRAND ELENA

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) completed construction of the GRAND ELENA (HN:2229),
a Moss type LNG carrier with a tank capacity of
145,580m3, and delivered the vessel to NYK-SCF
LNG Shipping No.1 Limited at the Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works on Oct. 31, 2007. Mainfeatures are as follows. High propulsive performanceis achieved by the refined hull form and optimum
design of propeller based on CFD and model experiments. Hull structure design is based on advanced
ship structural analysis. Ice certificate has been obtained in order to operate in Sakhalin. Measuresagainst cold to minus 25 degree C. Ice class notations of LR 1B FS (Hull) and Russian maritime register LU2 (Propeller and Propeller shaft) apply, andenclosed type bridge wings, heating for working
For further information please contact:areas, ice paint, etc., are adopted considering the operation in Sakhalin. LR environmental protection
notation of EP applies.
Principal particulars of the Grand Elena
288.0mLength (o.a.):274.0mLength (b.p.):49.0mBreadth:26.8m
Depth:
11.25mDesign draft:
122,239
Gross tonnage:
145,580m3
Cargo tank capacity:
Marine steam turbine x1
Main engine:
23,600kW x 80rpm
Output:19.5ktService speed:
LR
Classification:

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MES completes 320,000DWT very large ore carrier, BRASIL MARU
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) has completed
the 320,000DWT ore carrier, BRASIL MARU (HN. 1660) at its Chiba Works, and delivered the vessel
to Tamou Line S.A. on Dec. 7,2007. BRASIL MARU is a verylarge ore carrier newly designed
to satisfy the growing oceantransport demand for iron ore.
Higher saving of fuel oil consumption is achieved by the combination of a hull form of higher
propulsive performance, a propeller of higher propulsive efficiency
and the MIPB (Mitsui IntegratedPropeller Boss) combined with areaction rudder.
Greater operational flexibility
is achieved by introducing mooring equipment to meet loading
port conditions in Brazil, securing of air draft to allow entry into
Australian ports, and capabilityof loading/unloading at multiple
ports (e.g. loading at 2 ports andunloading at 3 ports). Higher reliability of hull structure is achieved by introduction of UIT pro-c e s s i n g(improvementoffatigue
strength by ultrasonic impacttreatment) on
critical parts ofship structure
for the firsttime in the
shipbuilding
industry withthe collaboration of Nippon
Steel Corporation. Fuel oil tank has complete
double hull construction for environmental protection.
The main engine is the MitsuiMAN B&W 7S80MC-C typewhich satisfies IMO exhaust gas
emission requirements and achieves fuel saving by introducing
derating to enable optimum operation at the most appropriate output. An electronically controlled
oil supply system is applied to themain engine cylinder oil lubricator.
Generator engines also satisfy

IMO exhaust gas emission requirements.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d:
340.00m x 325.00m x 60.00m x28.15m x 21.13m
DWT/GT: 327,180t/160,774
Main engine: Mitsui-MAN B&W
Diesel 7S80MC -C x 1 unit
MCR: 23,640kW x 66rpm
Speed: 15.0kt
Complement: 30
Classification: NK
Delivery: Dec. 7, 2007

11,000 GT passenger and vehicle ferry, SUNFLOWER GOLD
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,
Ltd. (MHI) has completed construction of the SUNFLOWER
GOLD, a 11,000GT-class passenger and vehicle ferry for the owner Diamond Ferry Co, Ltd. The
ferry was designed and built at
the Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works, and delivered tothe owner on Nov. 15, 2007. TheSUNFLOWER GOLD is now engaged in regular service on theBeppu, Oita, Matsuyama, Kobeand Osaka route.
The ship has improved transport efficiency compared with theprevious vessel, increasing car

loading capacity by 40%. Also, thenumber of private rooms (for 1P,2P and 4P) is increased. Furthermore, for safe navigation, thechart radar system, which can superimpose electronic navigational
charts on the radar display, isprovided for the first time on aJapanese domestic ferry, and forsaving fuel oil consumption, a single screw driven by two engines isadopted. The double hull construction is applied to the fuel oil
tanks to reduce the risk of oil pollution in case of damage.
The Japanese barrier free rule isapplied to the ship, so that all passengers including disabled persons can movesafely and enjoy
travel with various barrier freefacilities
onboard. The shiphasvariouskinds of passenger cabins, suchas deluxe cabinswith veranda,

private rooms which can accommodate a pet, and can offer a comfortable voyage to passengers.
Principal Dimensions:
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d:
165.5m x 154.70m x 27.00m x14.30m (4th deck) x 6.00 m
DWT/GT: 4,458t/11,178
Speed, service: 23.2kt
Main engine: JFE SEMT-PIELSTICK 12PC2-6B diesel x 2 units
MR: 9,000kW x 600min-1/unit
Propeller: Controllable pitch propeller x 1 unit
Loading capacity of vehicles:
138 units (12m truck)
9 units (8m truck)
75 units (passenger car)
Passengers: 748 persons
Roll-on/Roll-off equipment:
Forward ramp (with bow visor)(3rd deck) x 1unit
Stern quarter ramp (3rd deck) x 1 unit
Stern ramp (3 Deck) x 1 unit
Seesaw ramp (3rd - 4th decks) x 1 unit
Fixed ramp (with cover) (2nd 3rd decks) x 1 unit
Fixed ramp (1st - 2nd decks) x 1 unit
Bow thruster: 1 uit
Stern thrusters: 3 unitsNo. 327 Feb. - Mar. Page 3

Kawasaki completes LNG carrier SUN ARROWS
Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation has delivered the LNG carrier, SUN ARROWS (HN: 1593),
to its owner, Maple LNG Transport Inc. jointly owned by Hiroshima Gas Co., Ltd. and Mitsui
O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL). The carrier is now operated by MOL totransport LNG from Malaysia toJapan. The carrier is the second
ship with a LNG tank capacity of
19,100m3 built by Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation.
The carrier has three MOSStype independent spherical tanks,
totaling 19,176m3 loading capacity. The LNG tanks use the Kawasaki Panel System developed as
the heat insulation, which hasdemonstrated proven heat insulation effect. The LNG tank compartment is of double-side shelland double-bottom construction
to protect the cargo tanks fromdamage in an accident such as
collision or stranding.
The cargo control room is located in the position overlooking
the cargo-loading and unloading
area to secure safe cargo-handling. IAS (an integrated and automated monitoring and controlling system) installed in the cargo
control room allows monitoring of

the engine room
status besides cargo handling. IAS
displays superior
operability due toan operator-friendly system developed based on thevarious experiences and opinions ofoperators.
Sakhalin is planned as the mainloading port for the carrier. Inevitably, protective measures aretaken for the cold environmentof minus 25 degrees C for atmospheric temperature and minus
two degrees C for seawater temperature to allow transport evenunder such conditions, which include ice-resistant structure,
bow coating for frozen seas, controllable pitch propeller, fully enclosed bridge against cold, nightview camera to watch the frozensea, and adoption of powerfulsearchlights. All instruments arealso protected from cold temperatures to operate without problems.
The SUN ARROWS adopts"Prime Ship-Fatigue Assessment," Class NK PS-FA notation,and totally satisfies the fatigue
strength requirements according
to the latest guidelines provided
by Class NK. In addition, theSUN ARROWS has ice-resistantperformance corresponding toLU3 of the RS Ice Class.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d:
151.00m x 140.00m x 28.00m x16.00m x 7.60m
DWT/GT: 11,142t/20,620
Cargo tank capacity: 19,176m3 (at-163oC, 98.5%)
Main engine: Kawasaki UA-120
steam turbine x 1 unit
MCR: 8,830kW x 121rpm
Speed, service: about 18.1kt
Complement: 33
Classification: NK
Completion: Nov. 9, 2007

NAMURA completes power max type bulk carrier, HOUYO
Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
delivered HOUYO, a 93,492 DWTbulk carrier, to S.K.F. MARITIME,S.A. at its Imari Shipyard & Workson Dec. 5, 2007. The vessel is designed for mainly carrying coal topower plants, and wide beam andshallow draft achieve more efficient cargo loading compared withconventional designs.

The vessel has a forecastle, six
cargo holds, six hatches and six
pairs of water ballast tanks anddouble sided skin construction is
fully applied for the fuel oil tanks
to reduce the risk of fuel oil outflow in accordance with the new
MARPOL regulations.
The vessel is equipped with a
MAN B&W 6S60MC (Mark 6)
type main engine with an alpha lubricating
system, and an
air seal typestern tube aft oil
sealing device isadopted to prevent oil leakage.
TheNamuraflow Control Fin(NCF) and high-efficiency propeller are equipped
for improving propulsion performance and fuel oil saving. Meansof access for inspection are arranged to comply with new SOLAS
regulations.
Central fresh water cooling system and sufficient capacity of ballast systems are also equipped.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B (mld) x D(mld) x d (mld): 234.88m x
226.00m x 38.00m x 20.00m x
14.20mDWT/GT: 93,492 t / 50,933
Main Engine: MAN B&W 6S60MC(Mark 6) x 1 set
M.C.R.: 12,240 kW x 105rpm
Service Speed: 15.0kt
Complement: 25 P
Classification: NK
Flag: Republic of Panama

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Imabari completes 205,000 DWT type bulk carrier
Imabari shipbuilding has delivered the 206,330 DWT bulk carrier,
BW ODEL (HN: 8055), to the owner, E.K. LINE S. A., at the SaijoShipyard. The BW ODEL is the fifteenth of the series of 205,000DWT
type bulk carriers with a beam of
50m developed by Imabari.
The vessel has been designed tomeet recent bulk carrier safety
requirements as an ocean goingbulk carrier suitable for carrying
coal, ore, and bulk cargoes except
grain.
The vessel consists of nine cargo holds of double hull construction with top side tanks and side
hopper tanks. This design makes
cargo handling and cargo holdcleaning easier, providing theowners and operators with superior cost performance.
The vessel has high loading
performance to load heavy cargoes at slack loading ofSF=12.0CF/LT in the alternatedloading condition of Nos. 1, 3, 5, 7
and 9 cargo holds (other holds remain empty) under 45% bunker
condition with not more than assigned draft. The vessel can alsoload/unload at two different ports

under the condition of homogeneous cargo withthe same 45%
bunker condition.
Each hold has aside sliding type
hatch cover thatis driven by hydraulic operation
and well fitted tothe cargo hatchcoaming on theupper deck. Two
hatch covers canbe operated (opening/closing) simultaneously within about 3min.
No. 6 cargo hold is utilized as thewater ballast tank and No. 2 and8 holds are designed as port use
water ballast tanks to increaseloading ability. The ballast water
pumps are provided with a sufficient capacity of two 3000m3/h tocope with the ballast exchange
required by the rule.
An energy saving device,"hybrid fine" developed by Imabari, is installed at the fore edgeof the rudder just after the propeller. The main engine is a low
speed, 2-stroke, single acting, di-rect reversible crosshead diesel
engine, which conforms to restrictive regulations against NOXemission.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d:
299.94m x 291.40m x 50.00m x24.50m x 18.083m
DWT/GT: 206,330t/104,721t
Cargo hold capacity:
220,021.91m3
Main engine: MITSUI-MAN
B&W 6S70MC-C x 1 unit
MCR: 18,630kW x 91rpm
Speed, service: 15.1 kt
Complement: 25
Classification: NK

SHI-ME delivers 105,500MTDW D/H tanker to New Advance Shipping Inc.
Sumitomo Heavy Industries
Marine & Engineering Co., Ltd.
(SHI-ME) delivered a 105,500MTDW
double-hull Aframax tanker,
NEW ADVANCE to New AdvanceShipping Inc. at Yokosuka Shipyard of SHI-ME on Dec. 10, 2007.
The hull form is optimised toachieve high propulsive efficiency

and is designed with highly reliable structures. Cargo oil tanks
and piping systems are arrangedin triple-segregation groups forflexible cargo handling. Water
ballast tanks are coated withlight colour modified epoxy coating for easy maintenance and inspection.

The vapour emission control
system (VECS) is installed, complying with the US Coast Guard
requirements to prevent air pollution during cargo handling. For
ship safety, a fixed flammable gasdetection system is provided inwater ballast tanks adjacent tocargo oil tanks.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.)x B x D x d:
239.00m x 229.00m x42.00m x
21.30m x 12.19m
DWT/GT: abt. 105,500MT/abt.
56,170
Loading capacity: 122,330m3
Main
engine:DU-Sulzer
6RTA58T diesel x 1 unit
Service Speed: 14.9kt at 12.19
draft
Complement: 30
Classification: LR
Cargo oil pump: 3 x 2,500 m3/h x
135m
Ballast pump: 1 x 3,000m3/h x
30m
Completion: Dec. 10, 2007

No. 327 Feb. - Mar. Page 5Sanoyas completes wood chip carrier, PAX SILVA
Sanoyas Hishino Meisho Corp.
has completed the PAX SILVA(HN: 1252) for Kotobuki Shipping
Corporation, S.A. The vessel has acargo hold capacity of 3.6 million
cubic feet, or about 100,000m3,
designed mainly to transport
wood chips.
The vessel has six cargo holds
along the ship centerline, and theliving quarters and engine room
are arranged aft. Cargo holds, andstructural members are appropriately designed to facilitate loading and unloading of wood chips.
Wood chips, which have low
density, require larger cargo holdcapacity than conventional bulk
cargo. Therefore, the PAX SILVA
has a deeper depth than the bulk
carrier of the same deadweight
tonnage class. Cargo handlingmachinery consists of a 975t/h
chip unloader, three cranes, andfour hoppers between cargo hat-ches.
Themain belt conveyor is laidfore-and-aft
over the maindeck. A shuttle conveyor isequipped at
the bow to unload
wood
chips onto aland facility.
The main engine is a lowspeed, longstroke, 2-cycle
diesel engine for improved fuelconsumption, and the engine
room meets the requirements forunattended engine operation.
Principal particulars
L (o.a) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d:
199.99m x 194.00m x 32.20m x
22.75m x 11.178m
DWT/GT: 46,900t/39,802

Cargo hold capacity: 102,040m3(grain), (3,603,542ft3 )Main engine: MAN B&W 6S 50
MC-C diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 10,800ps
Speed, service: about 14.3kt
Complement: 28
Classification: NK
Completion: Nov. 29, 2007

World's largest bunker tanker

Niigata delivers PEARL NAOMI to Consort Bunkers of Singapore
Niigata Shipbuilding & Repair,Inc. has delivered the world's
largest bunker tanker, PEARLNAOMI, to Consort Bunkers Pte.
Ltd. of Singapore at the NiigataShipyard. The bunker tanker of
10,400 cargo DWT is a fuel oil
supply vessel designed to refuelother vessels visiting the Port ofSingapore and is the largest ship
ever built by Niigata Shipbuilding. The PEARL NAOMI is provided with superior maneuverability to move around inside thecongested port. Refueling work
can be achieved in a short timewith the following equipment.
A bunker boom to send thehose over the ship to be refueledis positioned amidship and capable of turning through 270 degrees. The boom can cover refueling for a small ship as well as
VLCC. The bunker tank has 12
tanks provided for two types ofheavy fuel oils, A and C grade.
Cargo oil pumps consist of threedifferent capacities of 1,800m3/h,1.500m3/h, and 750m3/h for efficient refueling.
For the swift approach to theship to be refueled, the tanker

has twin engines and propellers,
and two bow thrusters. These allow turning of the tanker on thespot, and two fender davits are
installed at the starboard andport side. The fender is used toavoid direct contact. After connecting the refueling hose withthe target bunker manifold, refueling work proceeds automatically.
The PEARL NAOMI conforms
to the IACS rules to navigate inhigh seas. The rules of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) are applied to thetanker for ensuring safety of theship operation within the port toprevent an accident.
Principal particulars
Contractor: Consort Bunkers Pte.
Ltd.
Length, o.a.:119.02m
Length, b.p.:114.00m
Breadth:
21.00mDepth:
10.10mDraft:7.50m
DWT/GT: 11,652.09t (d=7.50m)/7,120
Main engine: Niigata diesel engines x 2 units
Speed, trial Max.: 13.33kt
Complement: 18

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CHARLOTTE BULKERNYK OCEANUS

DUBAI GALACTIC

Owner: White Cosmos Shipping
S.A.
Builder: The Hakodate Dock Co . ,Ltd .
Hull No: 814
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 167.00m x
29.40m x 13.70m x 9.64m
DWT/GT: 32,132t/19,831
Main engine: Mitsubishi6UEC52LA diesel x 1 unit
Speed: 14.4kt
Classification: KRCompletion: Sept. 26, 2007

Owner: Ruta Shipholding S.A.
Builder: IHI Marine United Inc.
Hull No.: 3226
Ship type: Container carrier
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d:336.0m x 318.3m x 45.8m x 14.0m
DWT/GT: 99,563t/98,799
Maine engine: DU SULZER
12RT-flex96C diesel x 1 unit
Output: 65,210kW
Speed, trial max: 25kt
Classification: NK
Completion: Sept. 28, 2007

Owner: Galactic Maritime Inc.
Builder: Oshima Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 10450
Shiptype: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d:
189.99m x 185.79m x 32.26m x
17.62m x 12.48m
DWT/GT: 55,418t/30,719
Main engine: Kawasaki MAN
B&W 6S50MC-C diesel x 1 unit
Output: 8,208kW at 110rpm
Classification: NK
Completion: Oct. 12, 2007

AOMI

KOHZAN MARU V

TRITON OSPREY

Owner: Kumiai Navigation (Pte) Ltd
Builder: Sasebo Heavy Industries
Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: S750
Ship type: Coal carrier
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 229mx 218m x 36.5m x 18.5m x 12.8m
DWT/GT: 77,215/43,605
Maine engine: Mitsui B&W
5S60MC diesel x 1 unit
Output: 9,855kW x 102.0min-1(MCR)
Speed, trial max: 16.50knot at MCR
Classification: NK
Completion: Nov. 26, 2007

Owner: JSMC Panama S.A.
Builder: Shin Kurushima Dock
yard Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 5401
Ship type: Chemical/producttankerL (o.a.) x B x D x d: 182.03m x
28.20m x 18.20m x 11.320m (ext.)
DWT/GT: 37,784t/25,184
Main engine: 6UEC50LS II diesel
x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.9kt
Classification: NK
Completion: Oct. 10, 2007

Owner: Triton Navigation B.V.
Builder: Universal Shipbuilding
Corporation - Maizuru Shipyard
Hull No.: 111
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d:
225.00m x 222.02m x 32.26m x
20.00m x 14.38m (ext.)
DWT/GT: 81,200t/42,702
Cargo capacity (Grain): abt.
96,030.0m3
Main engine: Hitachi Zosen
MAN-B&W 7S50MC-C type
diesel x 1 unit
NCR: 8,730kW x 112.0rpm
Speed, service: 14.6kt
Classification: NK
Completion: Nov. 14, 2007

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