No. 342 Aug. - Sept. 2010

The Ship of the Year 2009 Goes to icebreaker, SHIRASEThe Ship of the Year Award is presented every year by
The Japan Society of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers to one ship excelling technologically, aestheticallyand in social significance out of the vessels built in Japan
during the past year. This year’s award was the 20th ofthe series.
The disclosure of candidates for The Ship of the YearAward 2009 and the meeting of the selection committee
were held on Tuesday, June 8 at Tower Hall Funabori inEdogawa Ward, Tokyo, and the Antarctic observation vessel SHIRASE was selected for the award.
The award was presented on July 20 at Kaiun Club ina joint commendation ceremony of three maritime academic institutions, of which the other two are The Japan

Institute of Marine Engineering (JIME) and The Japan
Institute of Navigation (JIN). JIME and JIN respectively
gave the Marine Engineering of the Year Award and theNavigation Achievement Prize on that occasion.
The SHIRASE is a state-of-the-art icebreaker, built as
the fourth generation vessel to engage in Japan’s Antarctic observation project. The vessel combines functions tobreak ice while navigating the severe environment of theice-bound Antarctic sea, to carry supplies and fuel totaling more than 1,000 tons in weight, to carry three helicopters and to accomplish various polar observation tasks.
Inheriting the experience gained by its predecessors andembodying the latest technology, the SHIRASE is doublehulled for environmental protection and has a water flush-Continued on Page 2
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The Ship of the Year 2009 Goes to Shirase (Continued from Page 1)
ing system and a stainless clad steelbuilt hull, both intended for improved
ice-bound sea navigation. The vessel
has increased hull strength, enhanced
observation capabilities with a multiecho sounder among other devices,and equipped for container handlingfor improved cargo loading/unloading
efficiency.
During the 51st voyage to support
Antarctic observation (from November 2009 until April 2010), which wasits maiden voyage, the SHIRASE fully
displayed its designed performancecapabilities in spite of the severe environment involving 4 m or eventhicker ice, and perfectly accomplishedits mission.
Principal Particulars
Name of ship:
SHIRASE
Type of ship:
Icebreaker
Owner of ship: Japanese Ministry ofDefense
Ship builder:Maizuru Shipyard, Universal Shipbuilding Corporation
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 138.0m x126.0m x 28.0m x 15.9m x 9.2m
Gross tonnage:
About 18,300
Propulsion system: Diesel-Electric(PWM inverter)

Propulsion output:
22,065kW
Speed:
19ktCargo and passenger capacities:
1,100 tons and 80 persons
Icebreaking capability: 1.5m level ice
at continuous 3kt
Carrier-based helicopter: CH101 x 2,A355 class x 1
Date, completed:May 20, 2009

Maiden voyage of SHIRASEThe new Japanese icebreaker
SHIRASE made her maiden voyage
through the Antarctic from November 2009 to April 2010, and accomplished her first mission for Antarctic
observation and transportation. Theicebreaker had been ordered by theMinistry of Defense from Universal
Shipbuilding Corporation and wasdelivered at Maizuru Shipyard on
May 20, 2009.
The icebreaker supports the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition(JARE) by the transportation of about
1,100 tons of cargo (incl. 600 tons fueloil) and 80 scientists/observers toJapan’s base for Antarctic observation, which is located in Lutzow-Holm

Bay, well-known for very severe ice
conditions.
The icebreaker has continuous
icebreaking capability of 1.5 m thickice at 3 knots and ramming
icebreaking capability of about 5 m
thick ice. To reduce snow resistance,a water flushing system of 260m3/min
is equipped at the bow. Newly developed highly anticorrosive stainlesscladding steel is applied to the ice belt,
which maintains a low friction surface
for a long time. The propulsion system consists of four main generator
engines, four electric motors with
PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) inverter and two fixed pitch propellers.
The icebreaker can carry fifty-six
containers (12 feet) and three helicopters for transportation and observation. Some laboratories and researchequipment for meteorology, geosciences, oceanography and biology
are integrated, and multi-narrow
beam sonar (Sea Beam 3020 suitablefor ice-bound water) is equipped forprofiling the seabed. All fuel oil tanks
are protected by the double hull, andwaste treatment devices are installed
for environment protection.

IHIMU completes 300,000 DWT Double-Hull VLCC,FPMC C INTELLIGENCE
IHI Marine United Inc. delivered
300,000 DWT Double-Hull VLCC,FPMC C INTELLIGENCE, for
FPMC C INTELLIGENCE MARINE
CORP. at its Kure Shipyard on Apr.
28, 2010.
FPMC C INTELLIGENCE wasdeveloped to have maximum deadweight with maximum draft to pass
the Straits of Malacca, and has thefollowing features. Superior economical operation on worldwide trades(Persian Gulf-Far East trade) with
optimized arrangement of cargo oiltanks, ballasttanks and othercompartments
resulting inmaximum cargoloading capacity
at shallow draft
condition. In order to realize superior propulsion
performance,
economical operation and goodmaneuverability of the ship, IHIMU
designed the ship with its sophisticated technology/engineering, CFD
analysis, 3D-FEM ship model analysis, walk-through simulation and apparatus hull-block installation simulation utilizing CIM system “Ajisai”,
which IHIMU developed.
Principal particulars:L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 333.0m x 60.0m x29.0m x 20.6m
DWT/GT: Approx.302,000t/159,869
Main engine:
DU-WARTSILA
7RTA84TB diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
27,160kW x 74.0rpm
Service speed:
15.70kt
Classification:
ABS
Completion:
Apr. 28, 2010

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MES delivers world biggest class double hull VLCC KAZUSA
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd. (MES) completed and delivered a double hull VLCC MV
KAZUSA (HN: 1742) at its Chiba
Works to Sammy Shipping Corporation, Liberia, on May 21, 2010.
The KAZUSA is the 8th ship in theseries of Mitsui Malacca Doublemax
design VLCC with enhanced transport efficiency.
This ship has the biggest deadweight and cargo hold capacity for theMalacca-max type tanker and is able
to efficiently transport crude oil witha specific gravity of frequently loadedoil.
For ocean and global environmental preservation, the double hull system is applied not only to the ship’s
hull but also to the fuel oil tank andbottom of the pump room of the ship.
Furthermore, newly developed fuelsaving equipment is installed to improve the propulsion performance,such as navigational speed and fueloil consumption.
A double hull construction isadopted for thefuel oil tank andpump room bottom to prevent
marine pollution.
A fixed type inflammable gas
detection system
is installed to theballast tank andpump room toachieve safer
working conditions. Employment of
the latest bow and stern hull forms,
high efficiency propeller, and otherenergy saving devices help reduceenergy consumption, together with aturbo generating system to recoverexhaust gas from the main engine.
The main engine uses an electronic
controlled cylinder oiling system tosave operational cost. For better
safety, engine room is monitored fromnavigation bridge and engine control
room by color camera.
Two sets of Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) are in-

Naikai Zosen completes 2,450TEU
container carrier, GSL AFRICA
Naikai Zosen Corporation has completed construction of the container
carrier, GSL AFRICA, for Fortune
Line Inc. at the Setoda Shipyard. Thecarrier can exclusively transport 2,450
TEU containers including 250 reefercontainers.
The cargo hold consists of six compartments, and ten hatch openings
are provided. Each container holds
uses the full cell guide system. Threedeck cranes installed on the upper

deck facilitate cargo-handling activity
even if a calling port has insufficientequipment for cargo handling.
The super long-stroke type maindiesel engine of the Hitachi Zosen
MAN B&W 7S70MC-C is used for
reduced fuel oil consumption, and theenergy-saving hull form is adopted.
This combined effect help achieve theimproved ship propulsion efficiency.
Safe ship operation at a port, or
during navigation, is ensured with abow thruster foreasier berthing
and unberthing,auto-heeling control equipmentfor safe cargohandling, and acollision avoidance-assistingunit.

stalled, which allows satellite navigation. The electronic chart display information system (ECDIS) and automatic ship identification system (AIS)
are installed to achieve better navigational planning and safer navigation. This ship has means of accessrequired by SOLAS for safety and effective inspection in cargo oil tanks
and water ballast tanks. Accommodation for 40 persons is secured considering a possibility of boarding 10 trainees.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 333.0m x324.00m x 60.00m x 28.80m
DWT/GT:
310,406t/160,151
Cargo tank capacity (100%):
354,689m3
Main engine: MITSUI-MAN B&W
7S80MC-C diesel x 1 unit
MCO:
27,160kW x 76rpm
Complement:
40
Classification:NK
Date, delivered:
May 21, 2010
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 199.93mx 188.00m x 32.20m x 16.60m x
9.80m
DWT/GT:
32,906t/27,213
Complement:
26
Main engine:MAN B&W 7S70MC-C
diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
21,735kW x 91min-1
NCR:
19,560kW x 88min-1
Speed, max.:
about 24.353kt
Speed, service:
about 22.2kt
Classification:
NKRegistration:
Liberia
Completion:
Apr. 27, 2010

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Kawasaki completes 180,000DWT bulker, CAPE TSUBAKI, for “K” Line
The CAPE TSUBAKI, an 182,718
DWT bulk carrier, was completed at
the Sakaide Shipyard of Kawasaki
Shipbuilding Corporation for theowner, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.,on June 29.
The vessel is the fourth of the mostadvanced 180,000DWT bulk carrier
series developed by Kawasaki. The
cargo loading capacity is maximized
within the allowable ship size to enter the Port of Dunkerque, France. To
meet the requirements for safe, economical, and eco-friendly operation,
the CAPE CANARY adopts the Common Structural Rule (CSR) of hull
structural strength required for bulk
carriers to increase safety of the vessel.
Fuel oil tanks are double hull construction, and deck machinery is directly operated by electric power dispensing with hydraulic oil. Therefore,possibility of accidental marine pollution is decreased in the event of collision or damage. The PerformanceStandard forProtective Coatings (PSPC) isalso applied forthe improvement of qualityof coatings,
which provides
preventive measures against
corrosion of ballast water tanks.
The vessel uses a fuel-saving maindiesel engine, which is combined witha highly efficient propeller Kawasaki
SDS-F (Semi-Duct System with contra Fins), and Kawasaki RBS-F (Rudder Bulb System with Fins). With theincreased propulsion efficiency, thefuel consumption of the main engine
is drastically decreased.
Principal particulars
Owner:Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.
“K” Line
Builder:Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation

Hull No.:
1635
Ship type:
Bulk carrier
Length, o.a.:292.00m
Length, b.p.:288.00m
Breadth, mld.:
45.00mDepth, mld.:
24.70mDraught, mld.:18.20m (full load, summer)
DWT/GT:
182,718t/92,977
Main engine:Kawasaki-MAN B&W
6S70MC-C (Mk7) diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
17,780kW x 87rpm
Speed, service:
about 15.3kt
Classification:NK
Delivery:June 29, 2010

MHI completes 2,000-car roll on/off vehicle carrier, TRANS FUTURE 8
The roll on/off type vehicle carrier
TRANS FUTURE 8 was built at
Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery
Works of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, LTD. and delivered to Feng Li
Maritime Corporation on May 21,2010.
The vessel has eight car decks including one liftable deck available forthe carriage of 2,021 cars (ToyotaCrown) at maximum. The main loading deck (No.4 deck) is designed to load

heavy cargoes such as dump trucks,busses, forklifts, backhoes, lumbers
and MDFs (Medium Density Fiberboards).
The triple hull construction is applied to the fuel oil tanks in order toreduce the risk of oil pollution in caseof damage. The vessel is equippedwith ballast water treatment units inorder to keep marine ecology aheadof enforcement of the International
Convention for the Control and Man-

agement of Ship’s Ballast Water andSediments.
The main engine is the Mitsubishi
UE type with the ECL (ElectronicallyControlled Lubricating) system, which
reduces fuel oil and lubricating oil consumption and NOx emission. The vessel has a steel windscreen in front ofthe superstructure in order to reducewind resistance.
Principal particulars
Length, o.a.:165.00m
Length, b.p:
157.00m
Breadth, mld.:
27.60mDepth, mld.: 24.15m (at No.8 deck)
Draught, mld.:
6.50m
DWT/GT:
6,220t/28,755
Car loading capacity: Toyota Crown
2,021 units
Main engine:
Mitsubishi-UE
7UEC52LSE diesel x 1 unit
M.R.:
11,935kW x 127min-1
Speed, service:
21.0ktFlag:
PanamaClassification: NK, NS* (RORO, EQ
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Oshima completes OS-MAX60, the World’s largest Handymax bulker,
DUBAI SUN
Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. delivered the 61,344DWT type DUBAI
SUN, the first vessel of OS-MAX60
series, to SUN MARITIME INC. onApr. 15, 2010. OS-MAX60 is newly
developed by Oshima and has theworld’s largest deadweight of theHandymax bulk carrier with shallow
draft of 12.8m. In spite of the large
deadweight, the vessel accomplishes
decreased fuel consumption based on
the new optimized hull form and adoption of a set of Flipper-Fins increases
propulsive efficiency.
The Seaworthy Bow of excellent
seaworthiness is also adopted to improve speed performance under therough weather conditions (about 5%
power saving compared with the ordinary bulbous bow).
The vessel includes environmentprotections such as complying withthe IMO regulation-fuel oil tank protection and equipped with tanks for
exclusive use of the low sulfur fuel oil.
Additionally, the vessel is the world’s
first vessel assigned Class NK’s “En-vironmental Awareness” notation, EA
for new vessels.
For effective cargo loading / unloading, the vessel has wide hatch openings on the five (5) cargo holds, highperformance jib cranes (capacity:30MT, hoisting speed: 25m/min.). The
vessel also has the IBS Console (Integrated navigation Bridge System Console) and monitoring camera on theforemast to increase safety of navigation.

Principal Particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 199.98m
x 196.00m x 32.26m x 18.33m x
12.82mDWT/GT:
61,344t/33,988
Loading capacity:
76,913m3
Main engine: Kawasaki MAN B&W
6S50MC-C diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
8,201kW x 110.0rpm
Speed, service:
14.5ktClassification:NK
Completion:
Apr. 15, 2010

Universal completes 207,000 DWT bulk carrier, HYUNDAI FRONTIER
Universal Shipbuilding Corporation delivered the HYUNDAI FRONTIER, a 207,000 DWT Bulk Carrier,at the Tsu shipyard on May 25, 2010.
The vessel is designed to carry bulk
coal and iron ore between Asia andAustralia more efficiently and to haveflexibility for port restrictions.
This is the 15th vessel of a new design series of Newcastle-max that is

not only the most efficient for shallow
draft but also has large cargo holdcapacity. The vessel has the doubleside skin construction for cargo holds
in order to reduce flooding risk due toside damage and improve cargo handling. In spite of having cargo holds
bound by a double side skin, the cargocapacity is equivalent to that of theprevious single skinned Newcastlemax series.
The vessel isequipped withhigh propulsion
efficiency andenergy saving
devices, SSD (Super Stream Duct)and Surf-Bulb(Rudder Fin withBulb) in front ofand behind thepropeller, respectively.
In addition, the bow above the waterline is shaped as the Ax-Bow thatcan decrease added wave resistanceat sea.
Deck machineries such as windlasses/mooring winches and hatch
covers are driven by the electric-motor system for oil leak prevention on
deck.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.q.) x B x D x d: 299.7m x290.2m x 50m x 25.0m x 18.2m
DWT/GT:
207,945t/106,367
Loading capacity:
218,790m3
Main engine:MAN B&W 6S70MC-C
diesel x 1 unit
Sea Speed:
14.7ktComplement:
25
Classification:NK
Completion:
May 25, 2010

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FIRST EAGLE

KING ORE

CLIPPER HOPE

Owner: Panamanian owner
Builder: Imabari Shipbuilding Co.,
Ltd. (Saijo Shipyard)
Hull No.: 8079
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 288.93mx 280.80m x 45.00m x 24.70m x18.151m
DWT/GT: 180,199t/90,111
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S70MC-C
diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 18,630kW x 91.0rpm
Speed, service: 15.35kt
Classification: NK
Completion: Apr. 19, 2010

Owner: Southern Route Maritime,S.A.
Builder: Namura Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 309
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 288.97m x 45.00m
x 24.40m x 17.93m
DWT/GT: 176,944t/89,605
Main engine: MAN-B&W 6S70MC(Mk6) diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: abt. 14.60kt
Classification: NK
Complement: 25
Completion: May 10, 2010

Owner: Bulk Shipinvest I Ltd.
Builder: The Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 832
Ship Type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 175.50m x 29.40m
x 13.70m x 9.640m
DWT/GT: 31,883t/19,831
Main engine: Mitsubishi6UEC45LSE diesel x 1 unit
Service Speed: 14.4kt
Registration: Bahama
Classification: ABS
Completion: Mar. 8, 2010

ALSTROEMERIASAPPOROPRINCESSMERCURY LEADER

Owner: Cygnet Bulk Carriers S.A.
Builder: Sanoyas Hishino Meisho
Corp.
Hull No.: 1267
Ship type: Woodchip carrier
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 209.99mx 204.00m x 37.00m x 22.85m x12.029m
DWT/GT: 64,500mt/49,720
Cargo hold capacity: 123,618m3
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S50MC-C
diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: about 14.6kt
Registration: Panama
Classification: NK
Completion: June 2, 2010

Owner: Prosperity Faith S.A.
Builder: Sumitomo Heavy Industries
Marine & Engineering Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 1356
Ship type: Tanker
L (o.a.) x B x D: 228.60m x 42.00m x21.50m
DWT/GT: 105,354t/55,909
Main engine: Mitsui MAN B&W
6S60MC-C diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: About 14.8kt
Classification: LR
Completion: April 14, 2010

Owner: Yamabiko Shipholding S.A.
Builder: Shin Kurushima DockyardCo., Ltd.
Hull No.: 5522
Ship type: Car carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 186.03m x 28.20m
x 29.43m x 7.40/8.50m
DWT/GT: 15,045t/42,487
Main engine: B&W 8S50MC (Mk 6)
diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 19.2kt
Registration: Panama
Classification: NK
Completion: June 18, 2010

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