No. 382 Apr. - Mar. 2017

JMU completes 302,000DWT crude oil tanker, GEM NO.2

Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) delivered the
GEM NO.2, a 302,000 DWT crude oil tanker, to GEM NO.2
MARITIME CORPORATION at the Ariake shipyard on
January 26, 2017. This is the third vessel of the “G Series”
of VLCCs called the G302T.
The principal particulars of the GEM NO.2 have been
designed to provide flexibility for worldwide trade byachieving both compact hull form and large deadweightat shallow draft. The vessel features drastically reduced
fuel oil consumption together with lower CO2 emissions
compared with existing vessels.
Excellent hull performance was achieved based on various and comprehensive technologies, including advanced
lower resistance hull form and optimized energy saving
devices of the SSD® (Super Stream Duct®), SURF-BULB®
(Rudder Fin with Bulb) and ALV-Fin® (Advanced Low
Viscous Resistance Fin). Furthermore, the unique bow
shape, called the Ax-Bow®, gives better performance inwaves under the laden condition.
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The fuel oil consumption was further improved by installing a MAN Diesel & Turbo model G-type electronically controlled marine diesel engine, which complies with
the MARPOL NOx regulation (Tier II), and a high efficiency propeller.
To ensure safety and maintenance, the IMO Performance Standard for Protective Coatings (PSPC) is applied
to the cargo oil tanks and ballast water tanks. The vessel
is also designed to comply with future environmental rules
and regulations by installing the Ballast Water Management System, providing an inventory list of hazardous
materials, and other features.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D x d:
330.0m x 60m x 29.35m x 21.55m
DWT/GT:
302,783t/156,501
Main engine: MAN B&W 7G80ME-C9.2 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service:
15.80kt
Complement:
34
Classification:
ABS/CR
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No. 382 Apr. - May. Page 2

Sasaki completes 7,500m3 LPG carrier, EPIC BALUAN

Sasaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. delivered the EPIC BALUAN (HN: 694),
a pressurized-type 7,500m3 LPG carrier, to Epic Baluan Pte. Ltd., theSingaporean owner, on January 10,
2017.
The carrier is the third of three inthe 7,500m3 carrier series, which was
designed with a pressurized containment tank system consisting of twotanks with total loading capacity of
7,521m3 LPG. With completion of thisseries, Sasaki has achieved its lineup
of major ship types with LPG carrying capacity of 11,000m3, 7,500m3,
5,000m3, and 3,500m3.
To improve the conditions for the
ship’s crew, the EPIC BALUAN incorporates measures for reducing
noise and vibration, which include
trial use of a duct silencer and steel
plate dampers for air conditioners.
Ballast water treatment equipment isinstalled in the engine room to protect the marine
ecosystem, andthe ca r r ier ismounted withster n f ins formore efficient
propulsion.
Sasaki is now
tackling development of new hull

forms to meet the requirements for
reduced load on the environment together with energy saving, as well as
introduction of new technologies andsuperior steel materials for shipsafety.
Principal particulars
Ship type:
Liquefied gas carrier(ocean going)
Hull No.:694
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 113.08m
x 106.80m x 19.00m x 9.10m x
6.80m
DWT/GT:7,182t/6,200
Cargo loading capacity:
7,521m3
Main engine:
Hitachi MAN B&W
6S35MC-6.1 diesel x 1 unit
MCO:
2,750kW
Speed, service:
about 13.50kt
Registry:
SingaporeClassification:
ABS
Delivery:January 10, 2017

MHI-MME’s Marine Engine Division and Kobe Diesel Co. integrated
The Marine Engine Division of
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine
Machinery & Engine Co., Ltd. (MHIMME: wholly owned by Mitsubishi
Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI)) andKobe Diesel Co., Ltd. were integrated,
and Kobe Diesel took over the marine
engine business from MHI-MME andwas renamed Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) on April 1. The new company will continue to undertake theengineering and production of exclusively marine engines aimed at meeting the requirements for the next generation of diesel engines. MHI-MME
was also renamed Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries Marine Machinery &Equipment Co., Ltd. in accordancewith the business restructuring involving the separation of the marine
engine business on the same day.
MHI is widely known as the builderof the UE engine, one of the three top
brands of large marine two-stroke diesels in the world, and Kobe Diesel isvery active in engine manufacture as
an licensee of the UE engine. Consequently, the two partners have estab-lished a close andstrong relationshipas the licensor and a licensee overmany years. The new company, JENG, is intended to establish a business structure for development, designing, manufacture, marketing, andafter-delivery service, which can flexibly adapt to changes in the market.
Fusion of the two business models is
expected to further enhance profitability and mobility, and consolidate thebusiness relationship even more
firmly.
Specifically, J-ENG will concentrate on:- Thorough pursuit of integration
synergy through its system of
putting together all phases fromdevelopment to ser v ice in aconsistent process,- Restructuring a firm value chain
by thoroughgoing cost saving
endeavors,- Developing next-generation engine
models beginning with the latest
UEC-LSH series, and- Expa nsion of the licensing
business.
Present and future environmental
regulations are more severe, so the de-velopmental and manufacturing basis strengthened by this merger is expected to further facilitate development of differentiation skills based on
environment-friendly technology, inwhich Japan particularly excels.
J-ENG is therefore expected tomake even more significant contributions to the benefit of its clients in the
shipbuilding and shipping industries
and of society in general along withpursuit of ever greater economy. JENG intends to achieve global successby supplying Rising Sun marine diesel engines to businesses serving theoceans of the world while offering ever
better products to its clients and further strengthening its ties with UE
licensees.

No. 382 Apr. - May. Page 3

First MES EGR marine diesel fitted to product tanker—Compliant with IMO Tier III NOx regulations—

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd. (MES) has built the first unitof its large low-speed diesel engines,
which is equipped with a low sulfur
fuel-type high-pressure exhaust gas
recirculation (high-pressure EGR)
system and complies with the Tier III
NOx regulation, to be installed in a
product tanker for the first time inJapan. The engine, the MITSUI-MAN
B&W 6G60ME-C9-EGRBP, will be
installed in two oil product tankers(LR1, one-engine/one-shaft) constructed by Tsuneishi Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd.
In the international shipping business, the environmental regulationsof the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are being successively
tightened. In particular, the IMO’s
NOx Tier III regulations, applied to
new vessels built after January 1,
2016, require NOx emissions fromlarge two-stroke marine diesel engines
to be limited to 3.4g/kW/h, which corresponds to 80% reduction comparedwith the NOx Tier I regulations.

MES has undertaken testing on the
ground using test diesel engines installed at a machinery plant of
Tamano Works, as well as testing using in-service ships. MES has proceeded with technical development inresponse to a range of environmental
regulations including NOx reduction
technology based on real engine testing.
High-pressure EGR, adopted forthe present engine series, is a system
for reducing NOx generation by re-circulating part of the exhaust gas emit-

ted from the engine to the scavenging
tube and reducing the combustion
temperature. The main parts of the
EGR are built into an engine, resulting in a compact equipment structure.
Therefore, the system has a lower
impact on engine room design among
technologies for responding to NOx
regulations.
MES, as the leading Japanesemanufacturer of large low-speed diesel engines for ships, promotes technological development not only for
NO x regulations but also for SO x
regulations and CO2 reduction technology (energy-saving technology).
MES has an extensive product lineup
including ME-GI (methane and fueloil), ME-GI-Ethane (ethane and fueloil), and ME-LGI (methanol, LPG,
others and fuel oil) engines whichhave already been manufactured.
Moving forward, MES will provide
customers with propulsion systems
that are environmentally friendly
and highly economical.

Hitz develops marine dual-fuel diesel engine

Hitachi Zosen Corporation (Hitz)
has completed development of a twostroke dual-fuel diesel engine (DFengine) for marine use, and the verification facility for DF engines has also
been installed together with a highpressure fuel gas supply station(FGSS) for testing DF engines at the
Ariake Works.
This project has been achieved bycollaborative efforts between the Ariake Laboratory, which was established to rapidly conduct R&D workin January 2016, and the Ariake
Works, the main manufacturing facility of the company.
Development of the DF engine has
been promoted to cope with requirements for reduction in GHG (greenhouse gases) emissions. The DF engine can use natural gas as fuel besides conventional heavy oil. In theinternational marine transport industry, regulations for environment con-

DF test engine overview

servation have become severer. Natural gas, if used as a fuel, will reduce
CO2, NOx and SOx by approximately
25%, 15% and zero (2 ppm less), respectively, which will contribute tosatisfying the requirements of environmental regulations.
The DF engine developed featuresa special combustion system, in whicha small amount of heavy oil is used asa pilot fuel to maintain the pilot
burner, and natural gas fuel is jetted

under high pressure of 300 bar onto
the burner to achieve the combustion
cycle. The DF engine verification facility including FGSS for natural gas
supply has been completed together
with a DF test engine at the Ariake
Works. Hitz is now ready for engine
verification tests.
The DF test engine has been remodeled from the conventional demonstration diesel engine. Remodelinghas mainly been carried out for theupper section of the engine, which includes the gas supply system and fuelinjection valves, preparation of anadditional control system, and replacement of the engine cover. These
modifications satisfy the specifications
required for natural gas fuel.
The FGSS located near the south
wharf of the Ariake Works will supply production facilities and the test
engine with natural gas fuel. The
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No. 382 Apr. - May. Page 4

Shin Kurushima Dock expands Hull Form Research Laboratory
Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co.,
Ltd. has completed the project to expand its Hull Form Research Laboratory located in the Onishi Shipyardin Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture byadding a circulating water channel.
The Shin Kurushima’s businessstrategy features construction of various ship types centered on high valueadded ships including chemical tankers and car carriers, and meeting thisstrategic target requires development
of diverse new ship types. In addition,
under the rules of the Energy Efficient
Design Index (EEDI), shipbuilders are
required to develop ships satisfying
even higher energy efficiency standards. The expansion of the researchfacility is expected to strengthen thecompany’s R&D basis for satisfying
these needs in a timely way.
In 1989, the Hull Form ResearchLaboratory started operation with two
circulating water channels and aContinued from Page 3
FGSS can cope with not only test engine operation but also high-output
engine requirements in the future as
it is sufficiently expandable. This requirement is also applicable to shop
trials of the DF engine prior to shipping.
Considering the prospects of themarine diesel engine business, Hitz
says that the company will tackle further decreases in CO2 emissions for
future marine diesel engines throughdevelopment of new technologies related to more fuel-frugal combustion
or efficient waste heat recovery. Moreover, the company will develop a diagnosis system of the operational status of marine diesel engines using IoT(Internet of Things) and apply obtained engine operation data to analyses for preventive maintenance, andexpects that these efforts will contribute to highly reliable engine production. This development work will beachieved by collaborative efforts between the Ariake Laboratory and Ariake Works with rich manufacturingexpertise.

manufacturing facility for ship scale models in 1989, withwhich various typesof ships have beendeveloped for thegroup companies of
Sh i n Ku r ush i ma
Dockyard. The
present expansion
project included a
new building adjoining the existing hull form lab. The newbuilding incorporates a circulatingwater channel larger than the existing channels and scale model manufacturing equipment including NC
cutting machines.
The Hull Form Research Laboratory now has three circulating water
channels. The expanded capacity will
significantly enhance the hull form
development operation, by allowing
simultaneous tank tests on multiple
hull forms and performance verification tests, while conducting tank tests
for development of propellers as well
as appendages to the hull to increaseenergy efficiency. Furthermore, anewly introduced five axis-controllable NC cutting machine is intended
to meet the requirements for manufacture of large scale models. Use oflarger models can increase the accu-

Hull Form Research Laboratory(new building)racy of tank tests.
Shin Kurushima Dockyard intends
to make maximum use of the advantages of these circulating water channels, which towing tanks do not have,such as simplicity of experiments andreadily observable flows of wateraround tested objects, and will workon new hull forms in an even more
speedy and timely way than before.
Particulars of new Circulating
Water Channel
Water tank type: Vertically circulating type with two impellers
Dimensions (o.a.) : 21m long, 3.5m
wide and 7.3m highDimensions of observation section: 6m
long, 2m wide and 1.35m highFlow rate generated:
0 to 3.3 m/s

New circulating water channel

No. 382 Apr. - May. Page 5

Sasebo completes 84,700DWT type bulk carrier, ASAHI MARU

Sasebo Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
delivered the ASA HI M A RU, a
85,009DWT bulk carrier, to Asahi
Shipping Co., Ltd. at its Sasebo Shipyard on March 17, 2017.
This vessel is the 14th member ofthe post-Panamax type bulk carrier
series developed by Sasebo, which isdesigned with a wide beam and shallow draft and is suitable to carry various cargoes such as grain, ore, coal,and other bulk cargoes.
The propulsion performance has
been improved with energy saving
devices developed by Sasebo, including the stern fin and rudder bulb, andthe electronicallycontrolled main
engine reduces
fuel oil consumption.
The main engine and generator engine arecompliant with
Annex VI of the
MARPOL 73/78
regulations (TierII) to reduce NOx

emissions for environmental safety.
A ballast water treatment system
is also equipped for protection of themarine environment prior to the enforcement of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship’s Ballast Water and Sediments.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B (mld) x D (mld) x d (full):
229.00m x 38.00m x 19.10m x
13.49mDWT/GT:
85,009t/46,982
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S60MEC8.2 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service:abt. 14.1kt
Complement:
24
Registry:
Japan
Classification:NK
Delivery:March 17, 2017

JSEA participates in NOR-SHIPPING 2017

The 26th NOR-SHIPPING 2017
event (The 26th International Shipping Exhibition) will take place at the
Lillestrom Exhibition Centre in
Lillestrom for four days from May 30
through June 2. This event is organized by the Norway Trade Fairs(NORGES VAREMESSE) and issponsored by the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association and organizations
related to the maritime industry.
The Japan Ship Exporters’ Association (JSEA) consisting of 10 Japanese 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. In particular, innovative ship hull
forms and newly developed ship designs will be promoted with photographs, liquid crystal display (LCD)
systems and 150-inch screens.
The JSEA will hold a lecture given
by an international broker and presentations by Japanese exhibitors,
which begins at 14:00 on May 31 in
Jan Mayen2, Hall A2, The Lillestrom

Exhibition Centre. The lecture theme
is:“The Dry Bulk Market - On a recovery track?” by Mr. Bjørn Bodding [Senior Analyst, Clarksons Platou AS]
The JSEA will also hold a reception at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia
Hotel in Oslo on May 31 hosted by theJapanese Ambassador to Norway and
the President of the JSEA. The reception will start at 19:00, with attendance restricted to only invited guests.

Exhibitors:
Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Japan Marine United Corporation
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd.
Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Sanoyas Shipbuilding Corporation
Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co., Ltd.
Sumitomo Heavy Industries Marine& Engineering Co., Ltd.

No. 382 Apr. - May. Page 6

SHINZAN MARU

NARUTO STRAITASIAN MAJESTY

Owner: Carina Maritime Inc.
Builder: Imabari Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Ship type: Ore carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D: 319.95m x 55.00m x
24.30mDWT/GT: 215,790t/122,694
Main engine: 6G70ME-C9.5 diesel x
1 unitSpeed, service: 14.50kt
Classification: NK
Completion: January 27, 2017

Owner: Teamway Shipping Limited
Builder: Namura Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 407
Ship type: Bulk carrierL(o.a.) x B x D x d: 179.96m x 30.00m
x 14.05m x 9.80m
DWT/GT: 34,391t/21,538
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S46MEB8.3 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: about 14.0kt
Classification: NK
Complement: 24
Delivery: December 15, 2016

Owner: U-Ming Marine Transport(Singapore) Private Limited
Builder: Oshima Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 10804
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d(ext.): 199.98m x
32.26m x 19.00m x 13.359m
DWT/GT: 62,466t/35336
Main engine: Mitsui-MAN B&W
6S50ME-B9.5 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.00kt
Registry: Singapore
Classification: DNV GL
Completion: November 28, 2016

IVS SWINLEY
FOREST

NORD KITANFAIRCHEM TRIUMPH

Owner: IVS BULK 1345 PTE. LTD.
Builder: Sanoyas Shipbuilding Corp.
Hull No.: 1345
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 199.99m x 32.24m
x 18.38m x 12.868m
DWT/GT: 60,492t/34,157
Cargo hold capacity: 77,067m3 (Grain)
Main engine: MAN B&W 6G50MEB9.3 diesel x 1 unit
MCO: 7,740kW
Speed, service: about 14.3kt
Registry: Singapore
Classification: ABS
Delivery: January 10, 2017

Owner: Lepta Shipping Co, Ltd.
Builder: Saiki Heavy Industries Co.,
Ltd., Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 675
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 199.90m x
32.26m x 18.60m x 13.00m
DWT/GT: 60,195 /34,808
Main engine: B&W 6S50ME-B9.3 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.5kt
Registry: Singapore
Classification: NK
Completion: January 17, 2017

Owner: Tradewind Navigation S.A.
Builder: Shin Kurushima Dockyard
Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: S-5927
Ship type: Chemical tanker
L (o.a.) x B x D: 149.93m x 24.60m x
13.20mDWT/GT: 22,354t/13,120
Main engine: 6UEC45LSE-1 diesel x
1 unitSpeed, service: 14.35kt
Registry: Panama
Classification: NK
Completion: January 24, 2017

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