No. 345 Feb. - Mar. 2011

Namura completes 250,000DWT type ore carrier, BAO FU

Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. delivered BAO FU, a
250,877DWT ore carrier, to Wealth Line Inc. at its Imari
Shipyard & Works on Oct. 26, 2010. This is the first vesselof the 250,000DWT type of ore carrier and the principal
dimensions of the vessel satisfy the restrictions of Port
Hedland, Port Walcott, and Dampier, which are the threemajor ports in Western Australia, so this type is called
WOZMAX (Western Australia [Aussie: OZ] Max).
Namura has established the improved design by drastic review and modification of the specifications of the existing 230,000DWT type ore carrier. For instance, the accommodation facilities have been upgraded to provide thecrew with more comfortable living quarters.
For improving propulsion performance and saving fueloil, the Namura flow Control Fin (NCF) and high-efficiency
propeller are equipped, and low-friction and tin-free type
A/F (anti-fouling) paint is applied to the underwater hull.
Mooring arrangements satisfy the requirements of Ponta
Da Madeira in Brazil. A vacuum sewage unit combinedwith a sewage treatment system is installed. The flowthrough method is adopted for the ballast water exchange,
making handling easy.
The main engine is the MAN B&W 7S80MC-C (MarkFor further information please contact:7) type and engine room machinery is automated basedon the NK M0 concept. Central fresh water-cooling system is applied to the main engine and auxiliary machinery for easy maintenance.
Other special provisions, such as Means of Access forinspection, double sided skin construction applied to fueloil tanks, air seal type stern tube sealing device, etc., areprovided to improve safety, environment protection, andreduction of labor and operation costs, while complying
with the recent international regulations. An elevator isinstalled for traveling between the accommodation quarters and the engine room.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B (mld) x D (mld) x d (mld): 329.95m x
321.00m x 57.00m x 25.10m x 18.00m
DWT/GT:
250,877t/132,537
Main engine: MAN B&W 7S80MC-C (Mark 7) diesel x 1
unit
M.C.O.:
21,910 kW x 74.5 min-1
Speed, service:
15.0ktComplement:
25
Classification:NK
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New containership with 30% CO2 reduction developed
IHI Marine United Inc. (IHIMU)
has completed an eco-friendly
13,000TEU class containership thatcan drastically reduce the load on theenvironment.
The new design features improved
propulsive performance through theuse of twin skegs and enhanced energy efficiency in the engine department and elsewhere, resulting in
about 30% reduction in greenhousegas (GHG) emissions and fuel consumption over the comparable conventional vessel.
Combined with operational developments such as the use of an optimal operation system, these features
can achieve an ultimate saving of 45%.
IHIMU positions this containership as
the first product of its reduced environmental load series, and will makedevelopmental attempts for ecofriendly vessels of other types.

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The reduced environment load
ships embodying the new concept are
called the eFuture series, and IHIMU
has named the recently designed
13,000 TEU class containership as theeFuture 13000C. The newly developed
vessel is intended to emit 30% less CO2
per TEU than the conventional 13,000
TEU class containership.
This target has been reached byachieving approximately 21% reduction with improved propulsive performance, 10% saving with enhanced
plant efficiency and 1% cut by the useof natural energy.
The greatest contributing factor to
the improvement in propulsive performance is the unique hull form. The
twin-skeg hull form integrating thetwin propeller shafts into the hull
halves the propeller load and enhances the propeller efficiency.
In addition, a huge bonnet extending from the bow tip to the bridge reduces the wind pressure resistance,
the hub vortex is eliminated by a rudder bulb, efficiency is improved by tip
rake propellers with unique blade tips,
and low-friction paint is used.
For enhancing plant efficiency, ahybrid propulsion engine combining
a low-speed electronically controlled
engine and a shaft generator will be
used, and the installation of a generator plant utilizing the exhaust gas andwaste heat of the main engine is intended.
In addition, IHIMU has developed
a photovoltaic power generation panelthat can be handled in the same way
as a container. Such panels aremounted on the top pier of on-deckcontainers, and the power generated
is stored into lithium ion cells.
The improvements in the hardware
aspect combining these already available technologies gave reasonable
prospects for 30% energy saving, andtogether with an optimal operation
system and slow steaming makes possible further saving.
These technologies and techniques
can also be applied to containershipsof other capacity classes. Future
themes of technological development
along this line include an LNG-fired
propulsion system and an electricity
storage system utilizing large capacity cells.

No. 345 Feb. - Mar. Page 3

MHI completes conceptual design of “MALS-14000CS” eco-friendly
container vessel to reduce CO2 emission by 35%
As preventive measures for global
warming, carbon dioxide (CO2) emission reduction is strongly required in
the area of international maritime
transportation. Therefore, Mitsubishi
Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has
completed the conceptual design of the“MALS-14000CS,” a new Panamax
size 14,000TEU container vessel thatwill contribute to the prevention of
global warming.
The MALS-14000CS adopts thecompany’s proprietary Mitsubishi Air
Lubrication System (MALS), thatpumps air along the bottom of the hullto produce air bubbles which reduce
frictional resistance between the hulland seawater.
Incorporating the MALS, alongwith today’s most advanced high-efficiency ship hull design and propulsion
system, the vessel will reduce emissions of CO2, a major greenhouse gas(GHG), by 35% compared with container carriers of the conventional design.
The MALS-14000CS is designed torealize a 10% reduction in CO2 emis-

sions through the MALS. The ship design, featuring a new high-performance hull form, places the bridge
relatively forward, with additional
container holder space under the accommodation quarter and exhaustfunnels at the stern.
The new ship design, providing increased container carrying capacity,
coupled with a two-engine, two-shaft
propulsion system, enables a reduction in CO2 emissions of 24%. Combined with another 5% reduction enabled by the electronically controlleddiesel engine and waste heat recov-

ery system, the MALS-14000CS
achieves an overall 35% cut in CO2emissions. The MALS-14000CS isdesigned to be further environmentally friendly through installation ofa SOx scrubber to remove sulfur oxide(SOx) from flue gas and a ballast water treatment system.
MHI will continue to accord priority to the development of vessels addressing CO2 reduction requirements
by focusing on development of its “Ecoship” and expansion of applications toinclude other ship types, leveraging
its strength in handling ships andmajor marine-use machinery as wellas the company’s leading-edge technologies in energy-saving and environment related areas.

Imabari completes 53,862DWT copper ore and sulphuric acid carrier,
MAR CAMINO
Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
completed construction of MAR
CAMINO (HN:S-694), a 53,862DWT
special combination carrier for copperore and sulphuric acid and delivered
the vessel to Osorno Shipholdings S.A.
at the Imabari shipyard on Sep. 13,
2010.
The MAR CAMINO is the diesel

engine driven single screw type designed specially to carry bulk ore andchemical liquid. The vessel is the replacement for the predecessor and is
now plying between Japan and Chile.
Sulphuric acid is transported to Chile
for refining copper ore, and the return
trip transports copper ore from Chile.
The vessel has the raked stem withprotruded bulbous bow and thetransom stern
having the mariner type stern
frame with ahanging rudder.
There are fivecargo holds (copper ore compartments) and threecargo tanks (sulphuric acid compartments). The vessel can load and unload at three different ports under thecondition of homogeneous copper ore
cargo.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 189.95m
x 182.00m x 32.26m x 17.90m x
12.65mDWT/GT:
53,862t/30,454
Loading capacity:
16,929m3 (sulphuric acid tanks)
36,790m3 (Copper ore holds)
Main engine: HITACHI-MAN B&W
6S50MC-C (Mk 7) diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
9,480kW x 127rpm
Speed, service:
15.0ktComplement:
24
Classification:NK
Delivery:Sept. 13, 2010

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Mitsui “neo Supramax 66BC” makes debut—30% reduction in CO2 emission possible—
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd. has started marketing a
66,000DWT bulk carrier of the next
generation named “neo Supramax
66BC” as the first type of ship capableof reducing CO2 emissions by 30%.
The new ship is an enlarged versionof Mitsui’s best selling 56,000DWTtype Handymax 56BC bulk carrier(over 160 orders received), thus maintaining its convenience in operation.
Development of the ship’s design
was preceded by discussions with theowners and operators and investigations of more than 600 ports in theworld. The new version is designed tohave a wide beam (36m) and shallow
draft, considering the present tradepatterns of the 56BC type and the
Panama Canal expansion expected tobe completed in 2014.
Despite the larger size, the “neoSupramax 66BC” achieves lower fuelconsumption than that of the 56BC
by adopting Mitsui’s newly developedenergy-saving hull form. Mitsui has
two types of specifications, the Pre-

mium model andthe Standard
model. The Premium model
achieves reduction
in CO2 emissions
by about 21% on
ton-mile basis.
Furthermore, CO2
emission will be reduced up to about 30% by applying
optional soft/hardware technologies.
In addition, Mitsui will proceedwith development on measures tomeet SOx and NOx emission control,
which will become increasingly severein the future. Besides, proactive design for future installation of the ballast water treatment system isadopted, which is a hot current topic
in maritime industries.
Features of the “neo Supramax
66BC” will include: General use bulk
carrier equipped with deck cranes; fuelconsumption lower than that of Mitsui 56BC; designed to carry various
bulk cargoes including coal, iron ore,

Kawasaki completes bulk carrier,
KT ALBATROSS
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
delivered the 58,743DWT bulk carrier, KT ALBATROSS (HN: 1675), tothe owner, Zenith Maritime S.A. at
the Sakaide Shipyard on Dec. 1, 2010.
The vessel is the third of the
58,000DWT bulk carrier series.

The bulk carrier is the flush decktype with a forecastle and has fivecargo holds that can load a variety ofcargoes such as cereals, coal, ore, steel
products, etc. Four deck cranes installed between hatch covers on theship centerline facilitate cargo handling work at
ports that haveinsufficient facilities.
The vessel
adopts the Common Structural
Rule (CSR) tostrengthen thehull structuresand ensure theship safety in thesea. The Performance Standard

wheat, barley, soy beans, etc.; suitableto carry lengthy/heavy cargoes suchas steel pipes and hot coils; hatch opening is optimized to meet the existingcargo handling equipment at various
ports.
Principal Particulars of “neoSupramax 66BC”
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 200m x 36m x
18.45m x 12.9m
Deadweight:
66,000t
Speed, service:
14.5ktfor Protective Coatings (PSPC) is also
applied to the ballast water tanks.
Fuel oil tanks are protected withdouble hull structures to avoid marine
pollution by oil leakage. Therefore, thevessel is considered to be a eco-friendly
design. The main engine uses the energy-saving type low-speed diesel engine, and the Kawasaki rudder bulb
with fins (RBS-F) is employed. These
combined effects contribute to reduction of energy consumption.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x W x D x d: 197.00m
x 194.00m x 32.26m x 18.10m x
12.65mDWT/GT:
58,743t/33,096
Cargo hold capacity: 73,614m3
Main engine: Kawasaki-MAN B&W
6S50MC-C7 diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
8,630kW x 116rpm
Speed, service:
about 14.45kt
Complement:
28
Classification:NK

No. 345 Feb. - Mar. Page 5

Sanoyas completes Panamax bulk carrier IKAN BAGAT
Sanoyas Hishino Meisho Corp.
completed the Panamax bulk carrier,
IKAN BAGAT for Kashima Naviera
S.A. of Panama at the Sanoyas Mizushima Works and Shipyard for delivery on Nov. 25, 2010. The vessel
applies Common Structural Rules(CSR) of the International Associationof Classification Societies. The IKANBAGAT is the 18th of the 83,000DWTtype Panamax series developed by
Sanoyas, featuring the largest deadweight and cargo hold capacity in theworld as a Panamax bulk carrier.
For improvement of propulsion efficiency, the vessel is equipped with alow-speed and long-stroke main engine combined with a high-efficiency
propeller and the Sanoyas energy saving device called the Sanoyas-Tandem-Fin (patent) with max. 6% energy
saving on the stern shell, which also
contributes to the reduction of CO2
emissions.
Cargo hatches are widened asmuch as possible for improvement ofcargo-handling efficiency. Dedicatedfresh water tanks are provided forstoring hold-washing water generated
by a large-capacity fresh water generator. In addition, a special fuel oil
heating system is applied to fuel oil
storage tanks in order to avoid cargodamage by overheating and savesteam consumption.
For protection of the environment,
various countermeasures are provided, which include fuel oil tanks ofdouble hull structures, a holding tankfor accommodation discharges anddirty hold bilge, and an independentbilge segregation system for the engine room.

Principal particulars
Hull No.:1294
L (o.a.) x L (p.p.) x B x D x d: 229.00m
x 224.00m x 32.24m x 20.20m x
14.598m
DWT/GT:
83,476t/44,349
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
Complement:
25
Classification:NK
Delivery:Nov. 25, 2010

Universal completes 301,500DWT crude oil tanker, MAERSK HAKONE
Universal Shipbuilding Corporation delivered the MAERSKHAKONE, a 301,500DWT crude oiltanker at the Ariake Shipyard on Nov.
16, 2010. The vessel is the fifth of the
Malacca-max design series. The
MAERSK HAKONE is designed topass through the Strait of Malaccaand have flexibility for port restric-

tions in Japan. Therefore, the vessel
can carry crude oil more efficiently
from the Middle East to Japan.
The Universal Ax-Bow is employed
for the bow to reduce wave resistanceat sea. The vessel is equipped with theSuper Stream Duct and Surf-Bulb(Rudder Fin with Bulb) in front of andbehind the propeller. The Ax-Bow,

Super Stream Duct and Surf-Bulb candramatically improve propulsive efficiency and reduce fuel consumption
compared with the conventional
tanker.
Inboard W.B.T. is arranged to provide a good balance of hull strength,
reduction of hull stress, and minimum
deadweight loss under loaded conditions. The vessel uses double side skinconstruction for fuel oil tanks in orderto reduce oil leakage risk due to sideand bottom damage.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 333.0m x
320.0m x 60m x 29.4m x 21.0m
DWT/GT:
302,624t/159,806
Loading capacity:
350,263m3
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S90MC-C
diesel x 1 unit
Sea Speed:
15.8ktComplement:
30
Classification:NK
Completion:
Nov. 16, 2010

No. 345 Feb. - Mar. Page 6

CAPE MATHILDEFEDERAL YUKINASAMOSBuilder: Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 1716
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x (L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 292.00m
x 282.00m x 44.98m x 24.70m
DWT/GT: 178,381t x 92,250
Main engine: Mitsui-MAN B&W
6S70MC-C diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 18,660kW x 91rpm
Speed: 15.5kt
Complement: 25
Classification: NK
Delivery: Nov. 29, 2010

Owner: Salter Shipping, S.A.
Builder: Oshima Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 10581
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 199.98m x 23.762m
x 14.85m x 10.849m
DWT/GT: 35,868Mt/20465
Main engine: Kawasaki MAN B&W
6S46MC-C diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.0kt
Registration: Hong KongClassification: DNV
Completion: Oct. 28, 2010

Owner: Hibiya Maritime S.A.
Builder: Sumitomo Heavy Industries
Marine & Engineering Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 1362
Ship type: Tanker
L (o.a.) x B x D: 228.60m x 42.00m x
21.50mDWT/GT: 105,000t/56,000
Main engine: Mitsui MAN B&W
6S60MC-C diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: About 14.8kt
Classification: LR
Completion: Sept. 2, 2010

SINFONIA

VENUS SPIRITARGENT IRIS

Owner: Adoramar Shipping Inc.
Builder: Kanda Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 513
Ship type: General cargo ship
L (o.a.) x B x D x d : 177.00m x 28.60m
x 14.35m x 10.034m (ext.)
DWT/GT: 33,174t/21,483
Main engine: Mitsubishi-Kobe Diesel
6UEC45LSE diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.15kt
Registration: Panama
Classification: NK
Completion: Oct. 19, 2010

Owner: Secure Shipping Co., Ltd.
Builder: Naikai Zosen Corporation
Ship type: Car carrier
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 183.00m
x 30.20m x 28.80m x 8.45m (ext.)
DWT: 46,000t
Car carrying capacity: 5,000 units(Car size: L x B x H: 4.125m x
1.550m x 1.420m)
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S60MC-C
diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 12,210 kW x 105min-1
Speed, service: abt. 19.0kt
Classification: NK
Completion: Jan. 28, 2011

Owner: Argent Navigation S.A.
Builder: Shin Kurushima Dockyard
Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: S-5542
Ship type: Chemical tanker
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 174.43/167.00m x
27.70m x 16.00m x 10.02/11.408m
DWT/GT: 34,862t/20,334
Main engine: 6UEC50LSII diesel x 1
unit
Speed, service: about 15.5kt
Registration: Marshall Islands
Classification: NK
Completion: Jan. 21, 2011

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