No. 338 Dec. - Jan. 2010

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Namura completes Malaccamax-type VLCCATLANTIC PIONEER

Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
delivered the ATLANTIC PIONEER,
a 302,303 DWT double hull type
VLCC, to Primo Shipping S.A. at its
Imari Shipyard & Works on Oct. 1,2009.
The ATLANTIC PIONEER is thefirst Malaccamax type VLCC built byNamura, which has the maximized
deadweight at the assigned summerload draught to pass through theStrait of Malacca.
The vessel can navigate at a speedof over 15.5 knots at the assigned summer load draught due to adoption of
the low-resistance hull form and theNamura flow Control Fin (NCF).
These characteristics contribute toimproved propulsion performance andlower fuel oil consumption. The superior cargo loading capacity can bemaintained at the shallow draughtcondition in the Far East and the Persian Gulf trade.
The vessel has five center and fivepairs of wing cargo oil tanks, one pairof slop tanks, and six pairs of waterballast tanks, all of which are arranged in double-hull and double-bottom structures. The vapor emission

control system is installed as an environmentally friendly device.
The engine room machinery is automated based on the M0 concept, andthe main engine is the MITSUI MANB&W 7S80MC-C (Mark 8) type. The
electric generating plant consists ofone turbo generator, two main dieselgenerators, and one emergency generator. The steam generating plantconsists of one auxiliary boiler and one
exhaust gas economizer.
Special attention is given to safety,
environmental protection, and reduction of labor and operation costs, andcompliance with the recent international regulations. E.g., an air typestern tube-sealing device is applied toprevent marine oil pollution, and thecentral fresh water cooling system isapplied to the main engine and auxiliary machinery for easy maintenance.
Principal Particulars
Length, o.a.:333.00m
Length, b.p.:324.00m
Breadth, mld.:
60.00mDepth, mld.:
29.00mDraught, mld.:
20.60mDWT/GT:
302,303t/159,943
Main engine: MITSUI MAN-B&W

7S80MC-C (Mark 8) diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
27,160kW x 74.0rpm
Speed, service: 15.50kt (at assigned
summer load draught)
Complement:
33
Classification:NK

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MHI develops new generation MOSS type LNG Carrier
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
(MHI) has developed a new generation MOSS type LNG carrier nicknamed SAYAENDO (literally means“peas in a pod”) LNGC, which has
obtained AIP (Approval in Principal)
from DNV, LR, and NK.
In contrast to the conventional
MOSS type LNGC, SAYAENDOLNGC has a continuous tank coverin place of the conventional indepen-dent ones for the spherical aluminumalloy tanks. This innovative feature
contributes to reducing the hull steel
weight by about 10%, improved fuelconsumption, higher terminal compatibility, and less maintenance.
The structural design is more effective than the conventional LNGC
since the tank cover is utilized as theship’s longitudinal strength member.
This structural optimization enables

the SAYAENDO LNGC to be morecompact and use steel materials effectively.
SAYAENDO LNGC can also attainhigher compatibility with LNG terminals in the world through its compact
dimensions and better maintainability because the flying passage supporting structures can be eliminated.
Furthermore, SAYAENDO LNGC
has realized reduction of fuel consumption by more than 20% in combination with the higher efficiency
propulsion system called “MHI UST(Ultra Steam Turbine)” comparedwith the conventional steam turbine
plant. Therefore, the SAYAENDOLNGC is a more environmentallyfriendly LNGC design.
Summary ofSAYAENDO 165LNGC
L(o.a.) x B x D x dd/ds:
abt. 290m
x 50.4m x 23.0m x 11.5m/12.5m
Cargo tanks capacity: abt. 165,000m3
Main engine: Mitsubishi UST x 1 set
Designed ship speed:abt. 19.5kt

SSK completes CSR and PSPC applied Capesize bulker, ALEXANDRA P
Sasebo Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
(SSK) has completed the 181,255DWTCapesize bulk carrier, ALEXANDRA
P, for Auckland Trading Co. of Liberia.
The vessel is the first 180,000 DWTclass bulk carrier developed by SSK,
to which the Common Structural Rule(CSR) and Performance Standard forProtective Coatings (PSPC) were first
applied in Japan.
The deadweight of theALEXANDRA P is maximized as
Capesize bulk carrier of this class,which meets the requirements of theDunkerque port. For economical shipnavigation, the vessel applies an energy-saving combination of the hullform, SS-Fin, low-speed engine, andlow-revolution large-diameter propeller. Many windows are provided forall sides of the wheelhouse to give awider field of vision to the crew.

Principal particulars
Length, o.a.:
Length, b.p.:
Breadth, mld.:
Depth, mld.:
Draught, mld.:

292.00m
283.00m
45.00m24.70m16.50mDWT/GT:
181,255MT/93,385
Main engine:B&W 6S70MC-C diesel
x 1 unit
Speed, service:
15.3ktComplement:
25
Classification:
ABSNo. 338 Dec. - Jan. Page 4

Imabari completes PCC BRASILIA HIGHWAY
Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
completed the pure car carrier,
BRASILIA HIGHWAY (HN:1503) at
its Marugame Headquarters for Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. The vessel
is designed with the carrying capacity of 6,237 cars based on the standard passenger car (RT43), and cancarry recreation vehicles, land cruisers, trucks, dump trucks, etc.
The general arrangement of thevessel consists of four cargo holds and11 car decks, and a garage is provided
on the upper accommodation deck aftpart. Two of the 12 car decks (Nos. 6and 8 car decks) provided for the carrier are liftable to accommodate tallvehicles or small vehicles efficiently.
These decks are operated upwardand downward by a panel lift car(SWL 32t). The No. 5 deck is a roll-on/
off deck (drive-through access) with
two rampways, one of which is a flap
type arranged center of the starboard
side (SWL 20t), and the other is a folding type arranged aft part of the starboard side (SWL 150t).
The center ramp can move vertically between the Nos. 4 and 5 cardecks according to tidal conditions.
Actuating devises for opening andclosing of the external ramps are theinverter system except cleating. Bothfixed and movable type ramps
are installed andarranged suitably to lead thevehicles to designated loadingdeck. The movable ramps are
driven by hydraulic cylinders.
The fire-fighting system uses highexpandable foam fire extinguishers forcargo holds and the engine room. Thisis the environmentally friendly type
without discharging CO2 gas. Extinguishing foam uses freshwater. Therefore, it is harmless for the cars.
The main engine is the UE marine
diesel engine, model 8UEC60LSII of
the inflow scavenging exhaust turbocharged, two-stroke, and single acting
crosshead type. For remote control,
the vessel satisfies the notation M0 of
the Class NK.
Onboard electricity demand is supplied by three diesel generators, which
are controlled by an automatic starting and/or stopping apparatus, synchronizing apparatus and power/frequency control device. Safe ship operation is ensured with advanced

navigation systems including ECDIS
and Course recorder.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D (accommodation deck) x d:
199.97m x
192.00m x 32.26m x 34.48m x
10.00mDWT/GT:
18,793t/59,440
Car carrying capacity: 6,237 units(RT43)
Main engine: Kobe Diesel-MITSUBISHI 8UEC60LSII diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
13,260kW x 100rpm
NCR:
11,270kW x 94.7rpm (85%MCR)
Speed, service:
20.0ktClassification:NK, NS* (Vehicles Carrier) and MNS*, M0Complement:
31
Completion:
Aug. 20, 2009

MHI completes 78,500m3 type LPG Carrier YUYO SPIRITS
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
(MHI) completed construction of theYUYO SPIRITS (HN: 2240), an LPG
carrier with a tank capacity of78,903m3, and delivered the vessel toGas Spirits Shipping S.A. at the Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Workson Aug. 31, 2009. The vessel is theMHI’s 36th 78,000m3 class LPGC.
The vessel is designed as a straight
LPG carrier to carry propane and butane. The sophisticated hull form, optimum design of propeller and Mitsubishi-Reaction fin achieves high propul-

sive performance with less vibration.
Main dimensions and cargo equipment are designed considering compatibility with worldwide terminals.
Considering various shore facilities, abooster cargo pump and cargo heater/vaporizer are equipped.
Principal Particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d (summer): 230.0m x 219.0m x 36.6m x
20.80m x 10.795m
Gross tonnage:
45,966
Cargo tank capacity:
78,903m3
Main engine:
Mitsubishi
7UEC60LSII diesel x 1 unit
Output:12,360kW x 100rpm
Speed, service:
16.7ktClassification:NK

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MES completes NORD PROGRESS, 56,000DWT type bulk carrier
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd. (MES) completed and delivered a 56,000DWT type bulk carrier
NORD PROGRESS (HN: 1782) at theChiba Works on Sept. 16, 2009 toNORDEN Shipping (Singapore) Pte.
Ltd., Singapore.
The vessel is a Handymax typebulk carrier of 56,000DWT with ahuge cargo hold capacity of over
70,000m3. This series is widely called“Mitsui’s 56" and is highly appreciatedin the market. More than 150 vesselsof this series have been ordered fromMES. The vessel is designed in accordance with IACS Common StructuralRules. As a result, structural safety
and operational flexibility are improved. The vessel is provided withgood manageable size of 56,000DWT
at the summer draft, accessible lengthand draft for main ports worldwide,and low fuel consumption boosted bygood propulsive performance.
The vessel has five cargo holds andfour deck cranes for handling cargo.
To load various types of cargo, the vessel has adequate strength of the tank
top of cargo holds that allows efficient

handling of cargoes. The size ofhatch opening is
the largest forthis type in termsof both length
and width. Each
cargo hold has asufficient clear
length to load
long pipes. The
cargo holds arewell strengthened to load heavy cargoes such as hot coils, etc. Outfitting
arrangement on the upper deck andthe strength of hatch covers are welldesigned for packaged lumber cargoes.
The main engine is the MITSUIMAN B&W 6S50MC-C diesel, which
is a light, compact, and high output
engine complying with MARPOL NOx
restrictions for exhaust gas. The
power margin provides a high degreeof flexibility (at normal service output= 75% maximum continuous output)
and the lowest fuel oil consumption
will be realized by optimum matching at normal service output.

Ballast water can be changed during navigation for protection of themarine environment, and generator
engines comply with MARPOL NOx
restrictions for exhaust gas.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 189.99m
x 182.00m x 32.25m x 18.10m x12.69m
DWT/GT:
56,119t/31,759
Main engine:
Mitsui-MAN B&W
6S50MC-C diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
9,070kW x 125.0rpm
Speed, service:abt. 14.5kt
Complement:
26
Classification:NK
Delivery:Sept. 16, 2009

Universal completes 300,000 DWT Unimax ore carrier, COSCO ANSTEELThe 300,000 DWT type ore carrier
COSCO ANSTEEL was delivered toSinobright Shipping Ltd. at the Ariake Shipyard of Universal Shipbuilding Corporation on Oct. 14, 2009. The
COSCO ANSTEEL is the ninth vessel of the new design series of Unimax
ore carrier, dedicated for transport ofiron ore from Brazil to China.
Universal’s Unimax Ore Carrier is

optimized to have the largest capacity of the 300,000 DWT class to enter
major iron ore loading ports in Western Australia, while having a hull
form most suitable for deep water
ports in Brazil, the largest iron ore
shipping country. Adequate hullstrength is provided to be applicableto various loading and unloading
ports, and every cargo hold is equippedwith the world’s
largest single
panel hatch
cover to facilitatecargo handling.
The energy
saving devices ofSurf bulb, SSD
and Ax-bow developed by Universal dramati-

cally improve propulsive efficiency, decreasing fuel consumption comparedwith the conventional large ore carrier.
Universal will respond flexibly andactively to the diversifying needs intransport of steel material, amidst
expected future expansion in marinetransport triggered by global increasein demand for iron ore.
Principal particulars :Length, o.a.:327.0mBreadth, mld.:
55.00mDepth, mld.:
29.25mDraft, mld.:
21.40mDWT/GT:
297,719t/150,971
Main engine: Hitachi MAN-B&W
6S80MC-C diesel x 1 unit
Sea speed:
14.5 kt
Classification:ABS

No. 338 Dec. - Jan. Page 6

HONG KONG
BRIDGE
Owner: Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KLine)
Builder: IHI Marine United Inc.
Hull No.: 3233
Ship type: Container carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D: 336.0m x 45.8m x24.4m
DWT/GT: abt. 87,000t/98,800
Loading capacity: 9,040TEU
Main engine: MAN B&W 12K98ME
diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 67,270kW x 93.4rpm
Speed, service: 24.5kt
Classification: NK
Completion: Sept. 24, 2009

PANTERA ROSA
Owner: Tateyama Naviera S.A.
Builder: Sanoyas Hishino Meisho
Corp.
Hull No.: 1280
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 225.00m
x 219.00m x 32.24m x 19.90m x14.379m
DWT/GT: 78,844t/41,662
Cargo hold capacity: 91,188m3 (Grain)
Main engine: MAN B&W 7S50MC-C
diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 9,560kWClassification: NK
Completion: Oct. 23, 2009

QUEEN KOBE

UNITED SERENITY

Owner: San-E Maritime Corporation
Builder: Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation
Hull No.: 1617
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 189.90mx 185.00m x 32.26m x 17.80m x
12.50mDWT/GT: 55,100t/31,000
Main engine: Kawasaki MAN B&W
6S50MC-C (Mk 7) diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 8,200kW x 110rpm
Classification: BV
Completion: Oct. 23, 2009

Owner: Ocean Promise Pte. Ltd.
Builder: Oshima Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 10530
Ship type: Japanamax type bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 224.99m x 32.26m
x 20.05m x 14.526m
DWT/GT: 82,533t/42,931
Main engine: KAWASAKI MAN
B&W 5S60MC-C diesel x 1 unit
Output: 9,378kW x 88.0rpm
Speed, service: 14.5kt
Classification: NK
Completion: July 31, 2009

CHEMROADJOURNEY
Owner: Cobalt Blue Shipping S.A.
Builder: Shin Kurushima Dockyard
Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 5536
Ship type: Chemical tanker
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 174.39m x 167.00m
x 27.70m x 16.00m x 10.00m/11.00m
DWT/GT: 33,526t/20,108
Main engine: 6UEC52LS diesel x 1
unit
Speed, service: 15.0kt
Classification: NK
Completion: Oct. 20, 2009

Tranquil Navigation

A 230,000DWT type ore carrier built by Namura Shipbuilding Company navigating thewaters near the Philippines
with a full load of iron ore fromBrazil.

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