No. 321 Feb. - Mar. 2007

IHIMU completes 9,040TEU container ship, HUMBER BRIDGEIHI Marine United Inc. has delivered the 9,040TEU
container ship, Humber Bridge (Hull No: 3205), to Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K Line) at its Kure Shipyard.
It is the first of eight ships to be assigned to the Asia/NorthEurope trade.
The Humber Bridge is the largest container ship everbuilt in Japan and has incorporated various new environmental aspects into its design as follows.
This vessel has adopted a wider beam hull design whichenables better stability and results in much less ballast
water being required during sea voyages than with existing vessels. This vessel has fuel oil tanks located in thebulkheads (space between the holds) as well as a double
bottomed hull. This will help avoid fuel oil leakage in theevent of vessel collision involving hull damage.
The electronically controlled main engine is installedon the vessel, which can control combustion conditions
under all load situations by adjusting fuel injection andexhaust valves at suitable timing. This conserves fuel oil
consumption and reduces emissions.
Carcinogen-free paint has been adopted for protection
For further information please contact:of the marine environment as well as the health of shipyard workers and vessel crews. This vessel carries a Green
Passport and takes advantage of measures in accordancewith the Ship Recycling Guidelines adopted by IMO in
December 2003.
Furthermore, in order to realize good propulsion performance, economical operation, and good maneuverability of the ship, IHIMU designed the ship with its technical/engineering knowhow, CFD analysis, 3D-FEM shipmodel analysis, walk-through simulation and apparatus
installation simulation utilizing the CIM system Ajisai,
which IHIMU originally developed.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D:
336.0m x 45.8m x 24.4m
DWT/GT:
abt. 87,000t/98,800t
Loading Capacity (containers):
9,040TEUs
Main engine:
MAN B&W 12K98ME diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
67,270kW x 93.4rpm
Service speed:
24.5ktClassification:NK
Delivery Date:
Oct. 31, 2006
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Koyo completes 4,923TEU container carrier, YM NEW JERSEY,for Paraiso Shipping S. A.
Koyo Dockyard Co., Ltd. of the Imabari Group delivered YM NEW JERSEY, a 4,923TEU container carrier,on Nov. 24, 2006 to Paraiso Shipping
S. A. The YM NEW JERSEY is thefirst of two sister carriers to be operated by Yang Ming Marine Transport
Corporation.
The Panamax size vessel can carry
2,142TEUs in container holds and2,781TEUs on the upper deck. Theholds can stow eight tiers (including
two tiers of 9'-6" high cube containers) and 11 rows, and the upper deckcan stack seven tiers and 13 rows ofcontainers.
The upper deck allows loading of
803 units of 45ft containers and isequipped with 400 plugs for air cooled
reefers. The container holds are permitted to carry dangerous goods including class 1 (explosives).
The simplified hull construction isadopted for the container holds to increase container stowage space. The
ship’s hull is provided with sufficientstrength to cope with loading and han-dling of various types of containers.
Each container hold has threehatch cover panels, and 18 sets of lashing bridges are installed for the containers on the upper deck. The automatic heeling system is applied to
ship-heeling adjustment during cargohandling operations.
Other safe ship operation measures
are as follows. The fuel oil overflow
pipes are arranged in the second deckpassage space to avoid oil flow overthe upper deck. Low sulphur tanks areemployed as thecountermeasure
to the MARPOL
Annex VI. The
crew can accessthe bosun store,
steering gearroom and thecontainer holds
through the second deck passage
only. Stern tube
air sealing device
is provided forprevention of marine oil pollution.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 294.03m x 32.20m
x 21.50m x 13.50m
DWT/GT: 65,123t / 54,828
Main engine: MITSUI MAN B&W
8K98MC (MARK VI) diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 45,760kw x 94.0rpm
Speed, service: 23.8kt
Classification: NK
Flag: PanamaCompletion: Nov. 24, 2006

Naikai delivers 2,450TEU container carrier, HELENE S
Naikai Zosen Corporation completed construction of the 2,450TEU
container carrier, HELENE S (HN:700), built at its Innoshima Works for
H+H Schepers Reederei GmbH & Co.
KG on Dec. 20, 2006.
The carrier can exclusively carry
2,450TEU containers including 400
reefers by loading in six cargo holds

and on the upper deck. The cargoholds use the full cell guide system,and ten hatches and three deck cranes
are provided. This arrangement facilitates cargo-handling work.
The main engine is the Hitachi
MAN B&W 7S70MC-C diesel engineof the long-stroke type. The combined
efficiency with energy-saving hullform increases propulsion performance, achieving low fuel consumption.
Ship operation installations include
the bow thruster for efficient berthing and unberthing, auto-heel control
unit for safety in cargo handling, andcollision avoidance system for safe
ship operation.
Principal particulars
Length, o.a.:
199.93m
Length, b.p.:
188.00m
Breadth, mld.:
32.20mDepth, mld.:
16.60mDraft, designed:
9.80m
DWT/GT:
32,878t/27,213t
Complement:
23
Main engine:MAN B&W 7S70MC-C
diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
21,735 kW x 91min-1
Speed, service:
22.2ktClassification:
NKCompletion:
Dec. 20, 2006

No. 321 Feb. - Mar. Page 3

Kawasaki completes large bulk carrier, CAPE PROGRESS

Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation
has completed the 185,000DWT bulkcarrier, CAPE PROGRESS (HN: 1589)
at the Sakaide Shipyard and delivered
the vessel to its owner, Ocean TransitCarrier S. A.
This large bulk carrier built with themost advanced design concept has simple
and rational ship machinery includingcargo-handling equipment. For in-creased ship safety, the carrier complies with the new regulations forbulk carriers.
The new hull form minimizes
the propulsion resistance. The latest fuel conserving diesel engine,efficient propeller, and the Kawasaki Rudder Bulb with Fin areemployed. The combined performance decreases the fuel consump-tion.
Measures are taken to reduce NOx
emission from the engines, and foam
agent is used for the fire extinguishing system instead the conventional
CO2 type. Air conditioners and refrigerators use a new refrigerant. Thus,
the vessel is considered adaptable forthe environment.
Principal particulars
Length, o.a.:290.00m
Length, b.p.:
280.00m
Breadth, mld.:
47.00mDepth, mld.:
24.40mDraught, mld.:
17.95m (extreme)
DWT:185,920t
GT:
92,993t
Cargo hold capacity:
205,722m3
Main engine:
Kawasaki-MAN
B&W 6S70MC (Mk 6) diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
16,860kW x 91rpm
Speed, service:
about 14.7kt
Complement:
28
Classification:NK
Completion:
Nov. 28, 2006

MES completes 13th Dunkerquemax bulker, SHIN-SHO
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd. (MES) recently completed the177,000DWT bulk carrier, SHIN-SHO(HN: 1624), built at its Chiba Works anddelivered to the owner Lepta ShippingCo., Ltd., Liberia.
This is the 13th ship of the very popular series of Capesize bulk carrier ofDunkerquemax type and has super-wide
hatch openings for an efficient cargo handling. The ship has a deadweight of
177,489 tons, which is one of the biggest
among the series.
The SHIN-SHO has an efficient cargohold arrangement with 9 holds and 9
hatches and can secure a capacity of
197,050m3, bigger than that for conventional Capesize bulk carriers.
The main engine is a MITSUI-MAN
B&W 6S70MC diesel engine, which satisfies the IMO environment standards
for exhaust gas and achieves massive improvement of fuel saving by optimum
matching at normal service output. The
generator engine also satisfies the IMOStandards for exhaust gas.

Ballasting and deballasting
work can be efficiently achieved byseparation of the topside tank andbottom side tank. Ballast water canbe changed during navigation forprotection of the marine environment.
Principal particulars
Length, o.a.:289.00 m
Length, b.p.:279.00 m
Breadth, mld.:
45.00 mDepth, mld.:
24.40 mDraft, mld.:
17.95 mGT:
88,541 tons
DWT:
177,489t (at draft 17.95 m)
Main Engine: MITSUI-MAN B&W
6S70MC diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
16,860kW x 91rpm
Speed:
15.0ktComplement:
25
Classification:NK
Completion:
Sept. 15, 2006

No. 321 Feb. - Mar. Page 4

Universal completes 200,000DWT bulk carrier, SHIN OHGISHIMA
Universal Shipbuilding Corporation delivered the 200,000DWT typebulk carrier, SHIN OHGISHIMA, toErica Navigation S. A. at the Ariake
Shipyard on Aug. 15, 2006. The vessel is the 15th vessel of this type built
by Universal Shipbuilding Corporation.
The vessel is called Newcastlemaxim that is not only the mostefficient for shallow draft, but also has
over 203,000DWT at scantling draft.
The bow above the waterline of thevessel is shaped as the Ax-Bow thatcan decrease wave resistance at sea,
and the hold part consists of nine holds
and nine hatch covers, with highsuitability for loading and unloading
operations.
The long stroke, low speed, 2-stroketurbocharged diesel engine, which attains very high energy saving, together with the effect of the sophisticated hull form and the device SurfBulb (Rudder Fin with Bulb) provided

after the propeller.
The ballast tank arrangement enables the vessel to carry out sequential ballast water exchange at sea forprevention of marine pollution. MARPOL Annex VI is applied to reduceNOx for prevention of air pollution.
Principal particulars
L(o.a.) x L(b.q.) x B x D x d: 299.95m x
290.00m x 50.00m x 24.10m x

17.88mDWT/GT: 203,280MT/101,953t
Loading Capacity: 217,968m3
Main engine: Hitachi Zosen MAN
B&W 6S70MC (Mk 6) diesel x 1 unit
Speed: 16.25kt
Complement: 25
Classification: NK
Flag: Liberia
Completion: August 15, 2006

SHI-ME delivers 105,000 MTDW D/H product tanker to Wealth Line Inc.

Sumitomo Heavy Industries Marine & Engineering Co., Ltd. (SHIME) has delivered the 105,000
MTDW double-hull Aframax cleanpetroleum product carrier RIVERETERNITY to Wealth Line Inc. at theSHI-ME Yokosuka Shipyard. The vessel was designed to carry clean petroleum products such as naphtha, jetfuel, gasoline, diesel oil, fuel oil andgas oil.

The hull form is optimized toachieve high propulsive efficiency andis designed with highly reliable structures. The Sumitomo Stern System(SILD, NBS propeller and HLES Rudder) can save fuel by 8-14%, improve
maneuverability and reduce hull vibrations.
Cargo oil tanks and piping systems
are arranged in triple-segregationgroups for flexible cargo handling, andcargo oil tank painting systems andmaterials are well suited for carrying
clean product oil and crude oil. Water
ballast tanks are coated with modified epoxy coating with backup anodes
for easy maintenance and inspection.
The vapor emission control system(VECS) is installed, complying with
the US Coast Guard requirements toprevent air pollution during cargohandling. For ship safety, fixed flammable gas detection systems are provided in water ballast tanks adjacent
to cargo oil tanks.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L(b.p.) x B x D x d: 239.00mx 229.00m x 42.00m x 21.30m x
12.19mDWT/GT: 105,200t/56,285t
Loading capacity: 122,330m3
Main engine: DU-Sulzer 6RTA58T
diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 15.2kt at 12.19 draft
Complement: 25
Classification: NK
Completion: November 2006

No. 321 Feb. - Mar. Page 5Special pipe method-applied ballast water
management system
The Japan Association of Marine
Safety (JAMS) has successfully developed a ballast water management system using a special pipe that can beinstalled and operated on board vessels. The new system, one of the mostpromising ballast water management
systems, was designed to destroy organisms in ballast water using shear
stress and cavitation.
A prototype system was installed
onboard a container ship in 2003 toensure effectiveness and practicability. After adoption of the Ballast Water Management Convention, systemdevelopment successfully led to theHybrid System that uses active substances such as ozone to kill pathogenic bacteria indicated in D-2 Standard of the Convention.
Recently aland-based
test using theHybrid System with 300m 3 /h treatment capacity

To our readers

proved ability to comply with the D-2
Standard, showing 100% eliminationof organisms including bacteria.
The active substance of the system,ozone, have been given Basic Approval
under the G9 Guidelines by theMEPC/IMO at its 55th session heldin October 2006. Onboard testing ofthe System with 300 m3/h treatment
capacity will start from November
2006 using the 4,646TEU full-container ship, MOL EXPRESS, operated by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines.
The system has been developed
mainly by JAMS with financial support from The Nippon Foundation.
Technical assistance was provided by
Marine Technology Institute Co., Ltd,
Laboratory of Aquatic Science Consultant Co., Ltd, Shinko Ind. Ltd, M.O.
Marine Consulting, Ltd. and Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.

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Oxygen Generator
Ozone Generation Process

Ozone Generator

Ozone Utility
To Ballast Tanks

Discharge Treatment Unit
From Ballast Tanks

Gas/Liquid Separation Unit
Discharge
Special Pipe: Slit Plate
Pre-Treatment Unit
Ballast Pump

From Sea Chest
Ozone Injector

No. 321 Feb. - Mar. Page 6

BRITISHCOMMERCESEA SENATORICE FIGHTER

Owner: Valles Steamship Company,Limited
Builder: Namura Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 262
Ship type: Tanker
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d:
241.03m x 232.00m x 42.00m x
21.20m x 14.953m
DWT/GT: 105,715t/56,489t
Main engine: Hitachi B&W
6S6OMC (Mark 6) diesel x 1 unit
Output: 12,240 kW x 105.0rpm
Speed, service: 15.38kt
Classification: ABS
Completion: Jan. 5, 2007

Owner: Raymond Enterprises S. A.
Builder: Onomichi Dockyard Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 519
Ship type: Tanker
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d:228.56m x 218.00m x 32.20m x
19.60m x 13.718m
DWT/GT: 70,374t/38,832t
Cago tank capacity: 82,012.6m3Maine engine: Mitsui MAN B&W
6S60MC (Mark-6) diesel x1 unit
Output: 12,240kW x 105min-1
Speed, service: 15.5kt
Classification: ABS
Completion: Sept. 26, 2006

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MIZUNAGI MARUCAPE KNOX

Owner: Glory Ocean Shipping S. A.
Builder: Shin Kurushima DockyardCo., Ltd.
Hull No.: 5308
Ship type: PCC
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 199.99m x32.26m x 34.26m x 9.70m
DWT/GT: 17,709t/60,118t
Main engine: Kobe Diesel-Mitsubishi 8UEC60LSII diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 20.65kt
Classification: NK
Completion: Nov. 11, 2006

Owner: Bluemountains Shipping
S. A.
Builder: Tsuneishi Holdings Corporation
Hull No.: 1351
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 229.00m x
32.26m x 20.03m x 14.40m
DWT/GT: 82,619t/43,143t
Main engine: Mitsui MAN-B&W
7S50MC-C diesel x 1 unit
Output: 9,800kW x 113rpm
Speed, service: 14.5kt
Classification: NK
Completion: Oct. 25, 2006

Owner: Cape Knox Limited
Builder: Shimanami Shipyard Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 507
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 169.26m x
160.40m x 27.20m x 13.60m x
9.761mDWT/GT: 28,442t/16,951t
Main engine: Makita-Mitsui-MAN
B6W 6S42MC (Mk 6) diesel x 1 unit
Output: 5,850kW x 129rpm
Speed, service: 14.kt
Classification: ABS
Completion: Nov. 22, 2006

Owner: Hazel Shipping Company
Ltd. (BP Shipping Ltd.)
Builder: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Hull No.: 2204
Ship type: LPG Carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 230.0m x 36.6mx 21.65m x 11.60m
DWT/GT: 54,478t/48,772t
Cargo tank capacity: 83,269 m3
Main engine: MAN B&W 7S60MC(Mark 6) diesel x 1 unit
Output: 13,700kW x 104min-1
Speed, service: 17.0kt
Classification: LR
Completion: Nov. 30, 2006

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