No. 402 Aug - Sept. 2020

Imabari Shipbuilding acquires ClassNK AiP certificate
for LPG dual-fueled Capesize bulk carrier

LPG dual-fueled Capesize bulker (an image)
Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. has acquired AiP (Approval in Principle: basic design approval) for an LPG
dualfueled Capesize bulk carrier from Nippon Kaiji
Kyokai (ClassNK) for the first time in the world.
This AiP confirms that ClassNK examined and approved the basic design as satisfying ClassNK standards.
Imabari carried out thorough research for the optimum
design for the 180,000DWT-type bulk carrier in cooperation with Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
One of the recent international requirements for theenvironment is reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) andother emissions. Therefore, Imabari has been continuing
R&D for ship design using LPG as an environmentallyfriendly fuel. Based on the physical properties and characteristics peculiar to a LPG, Imabari carried out risk assessment (HAZID: Hazard Identification Study) for eachcomponent design of the ship to achieve greater safety andFor further information please contact:reliability.
This design eliminates the necessity for special consideration of boil-off gas with the design handling LPG atroom temperature and high pressure, which makes theship operation easier. In addition, the ship has been
designed with extensive consideration towards costcompetitiveness by eliminating the use of low-temperature resistant materials such as stainless steel andcryogenic insulation.
The LPG fuel tank is planned/designed to be installedin the aft area of the bridge, which has a round-trip distance capacity between Japan and Australia. Maritime
LPG supply bases and infrastructure are now globallydeveloped and improved, which makes ship operation
more flexible. This was another consideration in thepresent design.
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No. 402 Aug. - Sept. 2020 Page 2JMU completes 1st J-Series 82,400DWT bulk carrier, SAKIZAYA STAR

Japan Marine United Corporation
has delivered SAKIZAYA STAR, thefirst J-Series 82,400DWT bulk carrierat the Maizuru Shipyard on March27, 2020.
This is the first vessel of Panamax
bulk carrier of J-Series, called J82BC,
which is successful in both economical and environmental friendly design.
This J-Series is applied withMARPOL ANNEX VI NO x Tier III
and SOx emission regulation, in addition to CSR BC&OT (Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and OilTankers). These regulations/rules
make the ship environmental friendly
and more secure in hull structure. On
the other hand, these have negative
impacts in economical design as decrease of cargo hold capacity, deadweight and increase of fuel oil consumption. However, using the latest
JMU technology, JMU has overcome
these negative impacts in design andachieved more cargo capacity, deadweight, and lower fuel consumption,compared with the previous series
called G81BC which is categorized as
Phase 1 of Energy Efficiency
Design Index(EEDI). J82BC is
so improved as tobe categorized as
Phase 2 of EEDI.
J82BC haslarger deadweight and cargohold capacity

suitable for carrying grain, bulk coaland iron ore in its 7 cargo holds, andhas been developed with expertise andvast experience.
SSD ® (Super Stream Duct ®) andSURF-BULB® equipped fore and aftof its propeller respectively, much
improve the propulsion performance.
In addition, ALV-Fin® (Advanced Low
Viscous Resistance Fin) equipped foreof its propeller controls stern flow to
get better propulsive efficiency. Furthermore, well-refined shape of superstructure can attain low wind resistance.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B (mld) x D (mld) x d (mld):
229.0m x 32.26m x 20.20m x
14.55mDWT/GT:82,516t/44,314
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S60MEC8.5-EGRBP diesel x 1 unit
Speed:14.5kt
Complement:
25
Classification:
ClassNK

Namura completes Malaccamax-type VLCC, FUJISAN MARU

Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
delivered the 312,499DWT VLCC,FUJISAN MARU, built at its Imari
Shipyard & Works, to Iino Kaiun
Kaisha, Ltd. on March 23, 2020. The
vessel is the fourth of the newly developed 310,000DWT type VLCC
complying with the Harmonized Common Structural Rule (CSR-BC&OT)
for Namura. The vessel has increased
length of about 339m, maximizing theloading capacity and propulsion performance by improving the hull form,
and increasing safety and economicefficiency. The vessel also complies
with the latest requirements of theinternational regulations, such as
IMO PSPC-COT and PSPC-WBT forcorrosion protection of cargo oil tanks
and water ballast tanks to increasesafety of the vessel.
The propulsion performance has
been greatly improved by adoption ofenergy saving devices developed byNamura, which include the Namura
flow Control Fin (NCF) and the Rudder Fin attached to the stern, together

with the wind force reduction typesuperstructure, hub vortex reduction
type propeller boss cap, low-friction
type antifouling paint applied to theoutside shell, and an electronicallycontrolled main engine which contributes to reduction of fuel oil consumption.
For environmental protection, thevessel is equipped with a main engine
and generator engine compliant with
the Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78 regulations (Tier II) to reduce NOx emissions, and a SOx scrubber is installed
for reducing SOx emissions under thepolicy of the IMO 2020 global sulphur
cap.
The vessel has
three large capacity cargo oilpumps that enable loading/unloading of threegrades of cargooils and twocargo oil stripping eductors for

unloading cargo oils more efficiently.
The ballast water treatment system
to control the quality of ballast wateris equipped for protection of the marine environment to comply with theInternational Convention for theControl and Management of Ships’
Ballast Water and Sediments.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B (mld.) x d (mld.) : 338.92m
x 60.00m x 21.05m
DWT/GT:
312,499t/160,106
Complement:
30 + 6 (Workers)
Classification:
ClassNK
Registry:Japan

No. 402 Aug. - Sept. 2020 Page 3

Oshima completes 100,000DWT-type bulk carrier
DIETRICH OLDENDORFFOshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
delivered the DIETRICH OLDENDORFF, a 100,000DWT type bulkcarrier, to Oldendorff Drybulk GmbH& Co. KG on March 13, 2020.
This is the first delivery of the100,000DWT-type of bulk carrier
developed by Oshima, which has
been optimized for carrying coal,grain, ore, and hot coils.
For higher propulsion efficiency, anelectronically controlled main engine
and a high efficiency propeller areequipped. In addition, the Oshimaoriginal energy saving devices, “Advanced Flipper Fins,” “Rudder Fin,”and “Seaworthy Bow,” are installedfor further improved propulsion efficiency. With these installations, thevessel can achieve over 30% reduction
from the IMO EEDI (Energy Effiiciency Design Index) reference line,
which means less CO2 emissions perdead weight ton
and nauticalmile.
For environmental conservation, a SOx scrubber has been installed to achieveenvironmentallyfriendly ship operation, reducing
SOx emissions and complying withthe strict IMO regulations.
The Propeller Shaft Condition
Monitoring System of ClassNK is also
applied for easy management of propeller shaft conditions, and the main
propulsion machinery uses automaticand remote control systems with the“M0” notation of ClassNK. Mooringarrangements will satisfy the requirements for the expanded New Panama
Canal for wider trade routes.

Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 234.96m
x 231.00m x 38.00m x 20.62m x
15.040m (Summer)
DWT/ GT:
100,449t/53,219
Loading capacity:
115,356m3
Main engine:
Mitsui MAN B&W
6G60ME-C9.5 diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
9,000kW at 72.0rpm
Speed, service:
about 14.0kt
Classification:
ClassNK
Completion:
March 13, 2020MHIMSB completes 83,000m3-type LPG carrier, BW YUSHI

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
(MHIMSB) completed construction ofBW YUSHI (HN: 2336), an LPG carrier with a tank capacity of 83,315m3,and delivered the vessel on February
13, 2020. The vessel is the 14th of thethird generation LPGC series thatwas developed based on the first andsecond generation LPGC series, ofwhich the MHI Group has delivered
49 vessels in total.
This new LPGC has been designedwith the concepts of environmentallyfriendly, easy and flexible operationand maintenance and high reliabilityas the main features. Higher propul-

sive performance with less vibrationcompared with the conventional
LPGC was achieved by the advanced
hull form, optimum design of the propeller and Mitsubishi Reaction Fin.
Furthermore, a SOx scrubber is fitted
to satisfy the SOx global cap limitation which entered into force in 2020
and an electronically controlled main
engine with low fuel consumption isinstalled to comply with NOx limitation Tier II. The Ballast Water Treatment System is installed onboard.
The vessel can carry commercial
propane, which contains up to 5mol%of ethane with 3 sets of reliquefaction
systems. In addition, various improvements areincorporated forefficient and flexible cargo operations such as
higher unloading
rate using auxiliary cargo
pumps, elimina-tion of loading restrictions, cargo
manifold arrangement allowing docking at various terminals, etc. Necessary fittings are arranged to passthrough the Neopanamax Locks.
Higher reliability was achieved
using the IMO IGC-code type B independent tank newly developed basedon the feedback from long experience,design expertise accumulated throughconstruction of MOSS type LNG carriers and the state-of-the-art structural analysis system MHI-DILAM(Direct Loading Analysis Method).
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 230.0m x219.0m x 36.6m x 21.65m x
11.575m (Summer)
Gross tonnage:
48,122
Cargo tank capacity:
83,315m3
Main engine: MAN Diesel & Turbo
Marine Diesel Engine 7S60MEC8.5 x 1 unit
Output:13,000kW x 100min-1
Speed, service:
16.6ktClassification:
ClassNK

No. 402 Aug. - Sept. 2020 Page 4

Sanoyas completes PANAMAX bulk carrier, AQUABEAUTY

Sanoyas Shipbuilding Corporationdelivered the Panamax bulk carrier,
AQUABEAUTY, constructed at its
Mizushima Shipyard on May 19,
2020. This is the 20th vessel of theSanoyas newly developed 82,000DWT
type series of Panamax bulk carriers.
The vessel has larger cargo hold capacity and further improved fuel consumption by about 20% compared tothe original 83,000DWT type. Thevessel achieves Phase 2 level of theEEDI (Energy Efficiency Design Index: grams CO2 per ton nautical mile)
regulation that will apply to ships forwhich the building contract is placedon and after January 1, 2013.
For improvement of propulsionefficiency, the vessel is equipped withlow-speed, long-stroke electronicallycontrolled main engine combined witha high-efficiency propeller and associated energy saving devices such as theSanoyas developed “STF” (SanoyasTandem-Fin (patent): max. 6% energysaving) on the stern shell and highly
efficient appendages on the rudder,which also contribute to the reductionof CO2 emissions.
Various eco-friendly features areincorporated suchas the main engine compliant
with the NO xemission Tier IIlimit for the prevention of airpollution, dedicated low sulphur diesel oiltank to cruise
in ECAs (Emission ControlAreas), Ballast Water Treatment
System and fuel oil tank protectionfor the protection of marine environment. In addition, independent holding tanks for accommodation discharges, dirty hold bilge, and rainwater on upper deck are provided.
Furthermore, for improvement ofvessel maintenance, access trunks
are arranged from the upper deck todouble bottom even under the laden
condition. Wooden furniture in theaccommodation increases officer andcrew comfort and safe maneuverability is achieved with the organized arrangement and rear visibility in thewheelhouse.
Principal particulars
Hull No.:1363
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 229.00m x 32.24m
x 20.20m x 14.668m (Summer)
DWT/GT:82,023t/43,376
Cargo hold capacity: 96,597m3 (grain)
Speed, service:about 14.5kt (at C.S.O.
with 15% sea margin)
Complement:
25
Classification:
ClassNK
Delivery:May 19, 2020

Mitsui E&S Machinery Co.

Production of large marine diesel engines in FY2019

Mitsui E&S Machinery Co., Ltd.
(MES-M) has announced that its machinery plant produced 200 units of
Mitsui MAN-B&W low speed dieselengines totaling 3.62 million horsepower in FY2019, compared to 164
units and 3.89 million horsepower inthe previous fiscal year.
MES-M first concluded a technicalalliance with B&W (currently, MANEnergy Solutions) of Denmark for the
manufacture of diesel engines in 1926,

and has since become a top global
manufacturer with cumulative production exceeding 100 million horsepower. MES-M plans to produce 165
units of 3.75 million horsepower in thecurrent fiscal year.
MES-M has installed a four-cylinder test engine with a 500-mm cylinder radius in the Tamano Works machinery plant to develop products torespond to the NOx Tier III regulations promoted by the International
Marine Organi-zation (IMO) and CO2 reduction.
MES-M will also accelerate responses
to NOx regulations, SOx regulations
and fuel diversification, as well as systems that flexibly address customer
needs.
MES-M will undertake sales activities of these diesel engines and gas
burning diesel engines that confirm
to NOx regulations. MES-M will also
continue to engage in sales activitiesof engines for bulkers, tankers, carcarriers, and LPG vessels.

[Production records and plans for Mitsui MAN-B&W
low speed diesel engines in the recent 5 years]
FY2016:180 units/3.76 million horsepower
FY2017:146 units/3.77 million horsepower
FY2018:164 units/3.89 million horsepower
FY2019:200 units/3.62 million horsepower
FY2020:165 units/3.75 million horsepower(*Numbers for FY2020 are planned)

No. 402 Aug. - Sept. 2020 Page 5

Tsuneishi completes 500th ship of its long-selling TESS series

Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
has constructed and delivered the500th ship of its long-selling environmentally friendly TESS series of bulkcarriers at its shipbuilding site, Tsuneishi Heavy Industries (CEBU), Inc.
The name TESS (Tsuneishi Economical Standard Ship) signifies the excellent economical fuel consumption performance, and high versatility in service. The TESS design has highly been
appreciated by its customers since
the first ship was completed in 1984.
Handymax bulk carriers used tohave a deadweight of 36,000 tons, but
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding was the firstin the shipbuilding industry to introduce the 40,000-ton TESS40 to themarket, and was highly evaluated byship owners, especially in Europe, resulting in the expanded market. Custom-made shipbuilding used to becommon in the shipbuilding industry.
However, Tsuneishi Shipbuilding developed a standard ship model basedon market research, and can propose
solutions to customers.
Variations on the original design,
such as TESS45, TESS52, andTESS58 were gradually added. The
300th ship was completed in January
2012. The TESS64 AEROLINE design, a 64,000-ton type bulk carrier,
was used for the 500th ship and has adistinctive rounded streamlineshaped bow, with wind pressure resistance reduced by 10% compared toconventional models. The TESS64 isalso equipped with FAIS *, which improves engine
combustion efficiency, and anelectronicallycontrolled eng i n e, bo t h o fwhich improvefuel efficiency byapproximately
20% compared tothe TESS58.

Tsuneishi Shipbuilding says it willcontinue to build ships that are favored by ship owners and support
marine transportation in the world.
Note: *Fresh Air Intake System, orFAIS, is an air supply system using
an air duct to directly intake fresh airfrom outside the ship to enhance engine combustion efficiency. Compared
to conventional systems, the FAIS canlower the temperature of the air supplied to the engine by approximately
10 degrees Celsius.

Naikai builds 8,800GT passenger/car ferry, BLUE LUMINOUS

Naikai Zosen Corporation completed construction of the BLUE LUMINOUS, an 8,800GT passenger/carferry, for Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry Co.,
Ltd. of Japan on June 1, 2020.
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry is now operating the newly built ship between
Hakodate (Hokkaido) and Aomori/Oma (Honshu) on the regular services.
The BLUE LUMINOUS has an escalator for passengers’ convenience,and the aged and the disabled can directly move between car decks and thecabine entrance by an elevator installed at the starboard side. Automobiles and trucks can be loaded on threevehicle decks, which provide ample rudder angle of 45 degrees effectiveroll-on/off loading capacity, through at a slow speed. These devices result
shore-ramp doors at the bow and stern in superior maneuverability of theship in narrow sea lanes and ports.
and inboard ramps.
The ferry is the single engine/single Steady navigation is ensured by thepropeller type and has the bulbous fin-stabilizers at both sides of the mid
bow and ordinary single hull stern to section.
improve propulsion efficiency and seaworthiness. The
Principal particulars
ferry uses one
L(o.a.)xBx
Dx d: 144.13m x 23.00m x 14.10m x
bow and two
6.00m(ext.)
stern thrusters
DWT/GT:
3,440t (at scantling)/8,800
together with a
Loading capacity
CPP and theCrew:
33 members
Mariner rudder
Passengers:
583(inless6hrsnavigation)with maximum
Trucks:70 units (12m long type)1 units (8m long type)
Automobiles:
30 units
Main engine:Hitachi Zosen MAN B&W 6S50MC-C8.2
diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
9,945kW x 127.0min-1
Speed, service:
About 20kt
Classification:
JG (Coasting area)
Port of registry:
Aomori City, Japan
Completion:
June 1, 2020

No. 402 Aug. - Sept. 2020 Page 6

IONIC ARIADNE

OCEAN LEGEND

Owner: Ionic Ariadne Inc.
Builder: Sumitomo Heavy Industries
Marine & Engineering Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 1401
Ship type: Crude oil carrier
L x B x D: 228.96m x 44.00 x 21.8m
DWT/GT: about 111,600t /about
60,600Main engine: Hitachi MAN B&W
6G60ME-C9.5 diesel x 1 unit
Speed: 15.0kt
Classification: LR
Registry: Marshall Islands
Completion: June 10, 2020

Owner: Ocean Legend Maritime Inc.
Builder: Sasebo Heavy Industries Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: S860
Ship typ: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (mld.): 225.00m x
32.20m x 20.00m x 14.40m
DWT/GT: 78,208t/41,766
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S60MEC8.5 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.4kt
Classification: ClassNK
Resistry: Hong Kong
Completion: February 19, 2020

TAIAN NO.2

ARIES SAKURA

Owner: Ta Tong Marine Co., Ltd.
Builder: Sasaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 708
Ship type: Oil tanker
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 79.92m x
12.00m x 6.30m x 5.10m
DWT/GT: 2,489t/1,599
Main engine: Daihatsu 6DEM-23L
diesel x 1 unit
Output: 1,471kW x 900rpm
Speed, service: 12.48kt
Classification: CR
Registry: Taiwan
Completion: April 21, 2020

IZUMO HERMES

Owner: Cedar Valley S.A.
Builder: Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd./
Saiki Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 726
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 174.44m x
30.00m x 15.10m x 10.50m
DWT/GT: 37,301t/23,765
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S46MEB8.5 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.7kt
Classification: ClassNK
Registry: PanamaCompletion: February 27, 2020

Owner: Panamanian owner
Builder: Shin Kurushima Toyohashi
Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: S-6075/S-3736
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D: 182.87m x 31.0m x
14.7m
DWT/GT: 39,870t/25,012
Main engine: Makita 6S46ME-B8.5HPSCR diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.0kt
Classification: ClassNK
Registry: PanamaCompletion: June 30, 2020

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