No. 418 Apr. - May. 2023

JMU delivers world’s largest class self-propelling JUV, BLUE WIND

Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) delivered theBLUE WIND, a Jack-Up Vessel (JUV), to Shimizu Corporation, a general contractor in Japan, at the Kure Shipyard on January 31, 2023. The BLUE WIND is one of theworld's largest class JUV equipped with a crane of maximum 2,500-ton lifting capacity. The BLUE WIND is thesecond delivery from JMU, being the sole builder of JUV
in Japan, which is indispensable for the installation ofFor further information please contact:

wind power generation systems.
Policies to promote decarbonization have become
increasingly active to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Under such circumstances, electricity generation from
offshore wind is now widely recognized as rapidly maturing renewable energy technology, which could lead to asurge of clean energy deployment. Fixed-bottom-typeoffshore wind turbines are located offshore and assembled on fixed foundations in shallow waters. JUVs allow
safe and effective installation of heavy foundations andcomponents of such wind turbines.
The JUV has four legs penetrated into sea bed during
operation. The vessel is jacked up using hydraulic pressure or rack-and-pinion gears to insulate the vessel fromthe ocean surface, which enables JUV to provide great
reliability and safety in the installation work of wind turbines and offshore foundations without effects of tidal currents and waves even in the harshest offshore conditions.
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World’s largest class self-propelling JUV, BLUE WIND

Movement toward the expansion of offshore windpower generation has been started to advance in earnest
in Japan under the Japanese government's 2050 Carbon
Neutrality Declaration. Also, many large-scale offshore
wind farm construction projects have been initiated inEurope, the United States and the Asia. For such worldwide situations, there is a high demand for large-capacity
JUVs. The BLUE WIND is no exception and she isexpected to deliver outstanding performance in response
to such high demand.
Features
The basic design of the BLUE WIND was carried out
by GustoMSC, an offshore engineering company in theNetherlands. JMU is in charge of the detailed design andconstruction of the vessel. The vessel is equipped with the
dynamic positioning system (DPS) to maintain the vessel
position automatically.
The jacking-up legs are 92 meters long, and the vessel
is applicable to water depths of up to 45 meters. The
world's largest class 2,500-ton crane has a telescopic boom
that is extensible up to 158 meters, which allows installation of a 15 mega-watt class wind turbine.
The living quarters of the BLUE WIND can accommodate 130 people and are provided with a recreation roomand theater for more comfortable long-term offshore life.

JMU says that the company will contribute to conservation of the global environment by supporting carbon
neutrality in the year 2050. JMU's experience in shipbuilding and offshore structures will help to construct
JUVs as well as pursuing the business related to offshore
floating wind power generation.

Outline of the BLUE WIND
Dimensions: 142m long x 50.0m wide Tunnel thrusters: 3,200kW x 2 units
x 11.0m deepPower generators: 4,630kW x 4 units
Gross tonnage:
23,5391,425kW x 2 units
Speed, navigational:
11 knots Jacking-up system: Rack-and-pinion
Complement:
130(electric power drive type)Classification:
ClassNK Legs:
92m long x 4 legs
Registry:
Tokyo, Japan Main crane: Telescopic/slewing-type
Propulsion systemcrane
Azimuth thrusters: 3,800kW x 3 units Max. hoisting capacity:
Elevating-type azimuth thruster:
2,500t (boom contracted)
3,200kW x 1 unit
1,250t (boom extended)
Hoisting capacity:
1,250t(at boom extended)

Hoistingheight:158m

Maximumwater depth isapproximately
65m when using
109m long legs,
without any
remodeling of
the vessel and theelevating gear

Hoisting capacity:
2,500t(at boom contracted)

Ship
Length: 142m
Beam: 50m
Operablewater depth:
10 to 45m
(up to 65m)

Leg length:
90m(max. 109m)

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Mitsui and MOL acquire AiP for large ammonia-powered bulk carrierMitsui & Co., Ltd. (Mitsui) and
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) havereceived Approval in Principle (AiP)
from the Nippon Kaiji Kyokai(ClassNK) for the design of a largeammonia-powered bulk carrier.
Mitsui and MOL jointly determined the size and specifications of
the vessel, and the companies entrusted Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
with the design of the vessel. The AiP
covers a 210,000DWT Cape size
bulker, a highly versatile class ofship. The design calls for a main
engine fueled by ammonia, whichemits no CO 2 when burned, soachieving zero CO2 emissions during
the voyage. The vessel will also feature two ammonia fuel tanks on theupper deck to maximize the cruising
range for various routes and to makethe most effective use of cargo space.
Furthermore, a HAZID risk assess-ment has been
conducted byClassNK to confirm that no unacceptable risks
exist at the basic
design stage andto identify items
to be consideredin the detailed
design, which
will incorporate
An image of large ammonia-powered bulker
safety measures
fully taking into account the toxicity next-generation clean energy sourceof ammonia, and other factors. The is growing, and the maritime indusHAZID (Hazard Identification Study) try is accelerating its efforts to encoursystem is a risk assessment and man- age strategic use as a fuel. As expecagement method in which experts dis- tations for ammonia as a marine fuelcuss the magnitude and frequency of increase, Mitsui and MOL will propotential system hazards to ensure mote the expansion of net-zero emisthat the system as a whole is suffi- sion ocean-going vessels to support
society’s overall efforts to achieve
ciently safe.
Global interest in ammonia as a decarbonization.

Namura completes Dunkirkmax-type bulk carrier, GINA OLDENDORFF
Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
delivered the GINA OLDENDORFF,a 182,126DWT bulk carrier, at its
Imari Shipyard & Works on February 10, 2023. The vessel is the tenthof a series of newly-developed
182,000DWT-type bulk carrier withexcellent features.
The principal dimensions havebeen optimized to satisfy the restrictions of the Port of Dunkirk in France.
Further improvement of propulsion
performance and fuel saving can beachieved by adoption of two energy

saving devices, the Namura flow
Control Fin (NCF) and the Rudder-Fin
developed by Namura, an electronically controlled main engine, the latest
model of high efficiency propeller,
and low friction-type anti-fouling
paint.
For environmental protection, thevessel is equipped with a main engine
and generator engines compliant withAnnex VI of the MARPOL 73/78 regulations to reduce NOx emissions, andan air-seal-type stern tube sealing
device to reduce the risk of oil leakage. In addition,
the vessel also
complies withthe SOLAS
C h a p t e r I I -1
Regulation 3-12,
Code on noiselevels onboard
ships to improvethe environmentof the livingquarters.
The ballast
water treatment

system to control the quality of ballast water is equipped to protect themarine environment to comply withthe International Convention for theControl and Management of Ships’
Ballast Water and Sediments. The
vessel has class notation IHM (Inventory of Hazardous Materials) forcompliance with the ship recycling
convention according to the Guidelines for the Inventory of HazardousMaterials.
The vessel has several storage
tanks for appropriate managementand discharge of drainage, sewage,rainwater, and water used for cleaning cargo holds to satisfy port restrictions on such discharges.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B (mld.) x d (mld.): 291.92m
x 45.00m x 18.20m
DWT/GT:
182,126t/93,718
Main engine: MAN B&W 6G70MEC9.5-EGRBP diesel x 1 unit
Complement:
23
Classification:
ClassNK
Registry:
Liberia
Completion:
February 10, 2023

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Kawasaki delivers LPG-fueled LPG carrier, LANTANA PLANET

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
has delivered the 84,000m3 capacity
LPG carrier, LANTANA PLANET(Hull No. 1754), to Nippon Yusen
Kabushiki Kaisha. This is the 69th
LPG carrier built by the company.
This vessel is a dual-fuel LPG carrier
using LPG and low-sulfur fuel oil, andtheir fourth 84,000m3 LPG carrier
adopting a dual-fuel main engine.
More vessels are recently adoptingliquefied gases as an alternative toheavy fuel oil for GHG reduction on aglobal scale. This very large LPG carrier is powered by LPG, which reduces
GHG emissions and is expected tosignificantly reduce environmentalimpact. It is the fruit of the Kawasaki
Group’s accumulated knowledge inbuilding LPG and LNG carriers, andLNG-fueled vessels.
Kawasaki plans to develop andbuild more LPG-fueled LPG carriers,
LPG/NH3 carrier, and other commercial vessels that meet environmental
standards, as well as to develop andoffer other eco-friendly marine technologies, to contribute to the establishment of a low-carbon/decarbonizedsociety. These products include vessels for transporting liquefied hydro-gen, considered to bethe next-generationenergy source.
This LPG carrier
operates using bothLPG and low-sulfur
fuel oil. Use of LPG
as fuel greatly reduces emission volumes ofsulfur oxides (SOx ),CO2, and other pollutants comparedwith use of marine fuel oil. In this way,
the new vessel will meet SOx emission
standards which were strengthened in
January 2020, and EEDI Phase 3 regulations which will further strengthen
CO2 emission standards.
To satisfy restrictions on IMO NOx
Tier III controls emissions, the main
engine and generator are equippedwith a selective catalytic reduction(SCR) system, an exhaust gas purification system to reduce NOx, whichallows the ship to navigate in Emission
Control Areas (ECAs).
Installation of LPG fuel tanks on
the ship’s upper deck makes it possible to load fuel-use LPG separate fromthe ship’s cargo LPG. Moreover, apiping system connecting the LPG
fuel tanks and LPG cargo tanks en-ables transferring of extra LPG tothe LPG fuel tanks if necessary.
This vessel adopts the Kawasaki
rudder bulb system with fins (RBSF)
and the semi-duct system withcontra-fins (SDS-F) which contributeto reducing fuel consumption.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B (mld.) x D (mld.) x d (mld.):229.90m x 37.20m x 21.90m x
11.60mDWT/GT:
55,153t/49,943
Cargo tank capacity:
84,169m3
Main engine: Kawasaki-MAN B&W
7S60ME-C10.5-LGIP diesel x 1unit
Speed:
Approx. 17.0kt
Complement:
30
Classification:
ClassNK
Registry:
PanamaDelivery:January 23, 2023

Mitsubishi and INPEX complete concept study for NH3 bunkering vessel

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.,a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI)
Group company based in Yokohama,
has recently completed a concept
study for an ammonia bunkering vessel capable of supplying ammonia fuelto ships. This study involved joint investigations with INPEX CORPORATION, which has many achievements
and much experience in the energy
supply chain, to respond to increasing demands for ammonia-fueled
Image of ammonia
bunkering vesselships.
Ammonia does not emit carbon dioxide (CO2) when burned, so is a potential stable source of clean energy inthe future, and use as a fuel may
greatly contribute to the reduction ofgreenhouse gas emissions in the maritime industry. Mitsubishi Shipbuilding leveraged its extensive knowledgeof the design and production of multipurpose liquefied gas carriers, which
are also capable of transporting ammonia, for furthering the concept of ahighly flexible ammonia bunkering
vessel with adequate tank capacity,
ship maneuverability, and bunkering
equipment for compatibility with thevarious ammonia-fueled vessels
expected to require service.
Based on the knowledge and technical expertise acquired in this study,

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will carry out
further technical investigations, andwith the cooperation of the maritime-related companies involved andothers, will explore the commercialization of this vessel. Moreover, toanticipate customer needs in thewhole value chain, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will continue to develop various types of ships.
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding is an integral part of MHI Group’s Energy
Transition strategy. As a maritime
system integrator, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will continue to focus ondeveloping and commercializing ammonia bunkering vessels, other alternative fuel vessels, and associatedequipment for the future carbon neutral society.

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Shin Kurushima Sanoyas delivers Ultramax bulker, NEVER ON SUNDAY
Shin Kurushima Sanoyas Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. completed construction of the Ultramax bulk carrier,
NEVER ON SUNDAY, built at Shin
Kurushima Sanoyas Mizushima
Shipyard and delivered on February
22, 2023.
This is the 5th vessel of a series ofthe Sanoyas newly developed
64,000DWT-type Ultramax bulk carriers, and the large deadweight isachieved with length less than 200m.
The vessel applies the latest rules suchas CSR B&T, NOx Tier III regulations,and exceeds 30% reduction of CO 2emissions (Phase 3) required by theIMO EEDI (Energy Effiiciency Design
Index: grams CO 2 per ton nauticalmile) regulation in advance that will
apply to ships with building contracts
placed on or after 2025.
The vessel is equipped with a lowspeed & long-stroke electronically controlled main engine combined with ahigh-efficiency propeller and rudder
appendages for increased propulsion
efficiency. Furthermore, patented energy saving devices such as the Sanoyas developed “STF” (Sanoyas-Tan-dem-Fin) andACE DUCT(S a noyas Advanced flow Controlling and Energy savingDUCT) are applied. These energy saving devices improved
over the previous
design have achieved over 8% reduction of energy consumption so that
EEDI Phase 3 is definitely satisfied.
Eco-friendly features include various countermeasures such as themain engine with EGR compliant
with NOx emission Tier III limit forthe prevention of air pollution, anddedicated low sulphur gas oil tank tocruise in ECAs (Emission ControlAreas). In addition, the Ballast
Water Treatment System and independent holding tanks for rainwateron the upper deck are also incorporated for protection of the marine
environment.
The vessel has five cargo holds withhatch openings maximized to load

various cargoes such as grain, ore,coal, hot coils, and steel pipes. Four
31t deck cranes for handling cargo
are installed.
Principal particulars
Ship type:
Bulk carrier
Hull No.:1387
L (o.a.) x B (mld.) x D (mld.) x d (ext.):
199.99m x 32.24m x 19.22m x
13.52mDWT/GT:
63,986t/36,298
Cargo hold capacity:
81,490m3(grain)
Complement:
24
Speed, service:about 14.1kt (at C.S.O.
with 15% sea margin)
Classification:
ClassNK
Delivery:February 22, 2023JSEA participates in NOR-SHIPPING 2023

The 29th NOR-SHIPPING 2023
(The 29th International ShippingExhibition) will take place at theNOVA Spektrum in Lillestrom for
four days from June 6 through June
9. This event is organized by theNOVA Spektrum and is sponsored by
the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association and organizations related to themaritime industry.
The Japan Ship Exporters’ Association (JSEA), consisting of 10 Japa-

nese shipbuilders, will participate in
the exhibition with the financial support of The Nippon Foundation andin cooperation with The Shipbuilders’
Association of Japan. JSEA will occupy a 220m2 exhibition area to showcase Japanese shipbuilding technology. Specific ship hull forms, newly
developed ship designs, and other developments will be demonstrated with46-inch monitors, photographs, andother presentations. A large multiscreen monitor
system will be installed as a backdrop to the reception counter.
In addition,
JSEA is now
planning to hold
the Japan Seminar with the following schedule:

Wednesday afternoon, June 7 at theMeeting Room in the Thon Hotel
Arena. Furthermore, JSEA is now
building the “JSEA Digital Platform”
associated with the exhibition, which
will be presented in a virtual space incoordination with the actual exhibition. Please refer to the bottom ofpage 6 of this publication.
JSEA consists of the following
shipbuilders:Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Japan Marine United Corporation
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd.
Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co., Ltd.
Shin Kurushima Sanoyas Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Sumitomo Heavy Industries Marine& Engineering Co., Ltd.

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GLORIOUS ROSE

CLIMATE ETHICSBuilder: Imabari Shipbuilding
Co.,Ltd./Iwagi Zosen Co.,Ltd.
Ship type: 3,600,000 C.F. type chipcarrier
L (o.a.) x B x D: 199.96m x 32.24m x
20.20mDWT/GT: 49,513t/41,273
Main engine: 6UEC50LSH diesel x 1
unit
Speed, service: 14.35kt
Classification: ClassNK
Completion: December 12, 2022

Owner: Gloverthree Shipping Corporation
Builder: Oshima Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 11042
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 228.41m x36.50m x 20.39m x 14.348m
DWT/GT: 87,285t/48,233Main engine: Mitsui-MAN B&W
5S60ME-C10.5-EGRBP diesel x 1unit
Speed, service: 14.30kt
Classification: DNVRegistry: Cyprus
Completion: January 20, 2023

FJ DALIA

Notice:JSEA Digital Platform

Owner: F.J. Lines Inc.
Builder: Shin Kurushima Dockyard
Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: S6173
Ship type: Bulk carriers
L (b.p.) x B x D: 196.5m x 32.26m x
19.4m
DWT/GT: 64,273t/36,762
Main engine: Mitsui MAN B&W 6S50ME-C9.6-EGRBP diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 13.9kt
Classification: ClassNK
Registry: Marshall IslandsCompletion: March 16, 2023

The Japan Ship Exporters' Association has developed the JSEA Digital
Platform (JDP) for exhibitions with avirtual space to supplement localexhibitions such as Posidonia andNOR-SHIPPING. We have so far
participated in these exhibitions andrecently held a hybrid exhibition with
JSEA Digital Platform (JDP). We are
now intending to apply the hybrid
approach for the next exhibition,
NOR-SHIPPING 2023 (June 6th to9th, 2023) in Oslo, together with
JSEA Digital Platform (JDP). For
more information, please access theQR code below.

CAPE DIVERSITY

Builder: Japan Marine UnitedCorporation
Hull No.: 5192
Ship type: 182,000DWT bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 292.00m x 45.00m
x 24.55m x 18.234m
DWT/GT: 182,236t/93,660
Main engine: MAN B&W 7S65MEC8.5 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 15.05kt
Complement: 25
Classification: ClassNK
Registry: PanamaCompletion: February 17, 2023

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