No. 373 Oct.- Nov. 2015

Shin Kurushima completes Overpanamax PCC, HAWAIIAN HIGHWAY

Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co., Ltd. completed the
HAWAIIAN HIGHWAY (HN: S-5848), a car carrier witha car-carrying capacity of 7,500 units, ordered by Kawasaki
Kisen Kaish, Ltd. (“K” Line), at its Onishi Shipyard on
July 17, 2015. The car carrier loaded rolling stock (inserted
photo) constructed for an intercity train service in the UK
at Pier No. 2 of Tokuyamakudamatsu Port in Yamaguchi
Pref. on July 21 and departed for its maiden voyage.
The HAWAIIAN HIGHWAY has 12 car decks, three of
which are the liftable type. This arrangement greatly increases the loading capacity of heavy cargoes and permits
efficient loading of cargoes from large and heavy vehicles
to small cars. In particular, the boarding deck has a clearance with sufficient height to allow roll on and off of lengthy
cargoes like rolling stock due to consideration of accessibility from the shore ramp.
The newly-developed hull structure that can eliminate
partial bulkheads was adopted for this newbuilding project.
This structure allowed arrangement of inboard ramps
beside the ship side shell, and adoption of wider ramp andinterdeck direct access. Thus, suitable arrangement of inboard ramps facilitates roll-on/off work.
The overall length of the vessel is limited within 200m
so not to be affected by restrictions to ship operation. The
beam is designed to be 38m that is wider than the conventional Panamax vessel considering the enlargement of the
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Panama Canal,
and the cargoloading capacity
was increased
greatly. As a result, the fuel consumption per cargo unit can be reduced greatly comparedwith existing PCCs.
The main engine is a highly reliable two-cycle electronically controlled diesel engine employing the VTI supercharger system that is effective to decrease fuel consumption during operation under part load of the engine. The
vessel uses appendages such as the A.S. Fin and TurboRing, K3-Propeller with optimized blades, aerodynamic
screen for reducing wind pressure, and bottom paint withless resistance, which contribute to ecofriendly and energy
saving performance.
Principal particulars
Ship type:
CC (Car carrier)
L (o.a.) x B x D:
199.96m x 38.0m x 38.14m
DWT/GT:
20,606t/75,126
Main engine:
7UEC60LSE-Eco-A2 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service:
20.0ktClassification:NK
Completion:
July 17, 2015
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MHI completes 24,000GT car/passenger ferry, FERRY OSAKA II
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
(MHI) delivered the Ferry Osaka II,
a 24,000GT passenger and car ferry,to the co-owners Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology
Agency and Meimon Taiyo Ferry Co.,
Ltd. on September 11, 2015. The vessel was designed and built at the Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery
Works of MHI, and is now plying a
Seto Inland Sea route between ShinMoji and Osaka.
The truck loading capacity of the
new vessel is enlarged by 30% compared with the former vessel to contribute to the modal shift of transport,
and a hybrid propulsion system isapplied for eco-friendly energy saving
and high ship maneuverability.
The hybrid propulsion system consists of a main propeller directly driven
by a diesel engine and two electricdrive azimuth propellers besides themain propeller. These azimuth propellers are used as propulsion assistance to the main propeller, main propulsion in the harbour speed range,and stern thrusters. Moreover,the vessel uses
the Mitsubishi
Air Lubrication
System (MALS)
which covers theship’s bottom
with air bubbles
to reduce the frictional resistance
between the ship hull and seawater.
Passenger private and public
spaces are designed in the theme of“Natural-tone” with the motif of therich nature of the inland sea. For
greater comfort of passengers, moreprivate rooms are provided comparedwith the former vessel. Barrier-freeaccess is also considered for passenger embarkation, and two elevators
are provided between the lowest andthe highest decks.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 183.00m
x 172.00m x 27.00m x 15.15m x
6.70m

Gross tonnage:
Speed, service:
Cargo loading capacity:

23,98423.2kt
146 trucks
105 carsComplement:
713 passengers (coasting service)
38 officers and crew
Machinery
2 units
Main diesel engine:
1 unitMain propeller (CPP):
Propulsion electric motors: 2 units
Aux. Propeller (Azimuth CPP):
2 units
Japan
Flag:
Osaka
Port of Registry:

Oshima completes 34,000DWT-type box laker, FEDERAL BEAUFORT
Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. delivered the 34,000DWT type box laker,
FEDERAL BEAUFORT, to Federal
Atlantic Ltd. on June 4, 2015. This is
the second vessel of the 34,000 box
laker series. The vessel has six cargoholds with wide hatch covers to improve cargo handling efficiency. Despite the shallow draft design, the vessel has 34,000 DWT capacity and isallowed to carry various cargoes including hot coils, ingots, containers,
and dangerous products besides bulk

cargoes.
The cargo holds are a box shapesuitable for loading unitized and packaged cargoes. For handling such cargoes, four deck cranes with a 40t hoisting capacity are installed on the upper deck. The vessel is classified with
the notation of ICE-IE of DnV GL,
since the vessel will navigate cold
water areas.
Reduction of the fuel consumptionof the vessel is achieved by adopting a
set of advanced flipper-fins, a rudderbulb, low friction
bottom paint,
and an electronically controlled
ma in eng ine.
The Oshima Seaworthy Bow that
demonstrates excellent seaworthiness also improves the ship

speed performance under roughweather conditions. The bow thruster
and high-lift rudder achieve improved
maneuverability in a port. The vessel
complies with the IMO regulations forfuel oil tank protection. In addition,
the vessel is assigned class DNV GL’s
environmental protection notation,
CLEAN..
Principal particulars
Length (o.a.):
199.98m
Length (b.p.):
195.50m
Breadth, mld.:
23.762m
Depth, mld.:
14.85mSummer draft, mld.:
10.830m
DWT/GT:34,564t/20,789
Cargo hold capacity:
41,651m3
Main engine: Kawasaki MAN B&W
5S50ME-B9.3 x 1 unit
6,050kW x 99.0rpm
MCR:
14.0ktSpeed, service:
DNV GLClassification:
June 4, 2015
Completion:

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JMU completes 209,000DWT bulk carrier, CHINA STEEL SUCCESSJapan Marine United Corporation(JMU) delivered the CHINA STEELSUCCESS, a 209,000DWT bulk carrier, at the Ariake shipyard on July
14, 2015. This vessel is a Cape size
bulk carrier of the “G-Series,” which
greatly reduces fuel consumption
during navigation, and is categorized
into Phase 2 of the Energy Efficiency
Design Index (EEDI) defined in the
MARPOL Annex VI.
The vessel can achieve impressivehull performance based on the technologies of advanced lower resistance hull form, optimized energy
saving devices of SSD (Super StreamDuct) and Surf-Bulb (Rudder Fin
with Bulb) equipped in front of andbehind the propeller, respectively,
unique bow shape, called the“LEADGE BOW,” which reduces ad-

ded wave resistance both atladen and ballast conditions,and well-refined
accommodation
house with low
air resistanceshape. The highefficiency machinery plant isequipped with an efficient main
engine, MAN B&W 7S65ME-C8.2.
With the above fuel consumption
benefit, the CHINA STEEL SUCCESS is the most competitive andefficient Cape size bulk carrier withlarge deadweight at shallow draft,large hold capacity and large cargo
hatch openings, thus allowing highflexibility for port restrictions.

Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D: 299.99m x 50.00m x
25.00mDWT/GT:
209,988t/107,075
Main engine: MAN B&W 7S65MEC8.2 diesel x 1 unit
Speed:
14.50kt
Complement:
25
Classification:
NK/CR

MES conducts trial on ME-LGI engine fueled by methanol
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd. (MES) conducted a demonstration running of the ME-LGI, theworld’s first dual-fuel low-speed diesel
engine that can be fueled by methanol.
Ordered by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.
the ME-LGI is an electronically controlled liquid gas injection low speed diesel
engine scheduled to be installed in amethanol carrier (ship completion
scheduled for 2016) built by
Minaminippon Shipbuilding Co. Ltd.
This demonstration running was
conducted using the data gained frommethanol fuel tests run using MES
in-house test engine. Safety studies for
the ME-LGI and methanol supply
system were selected for sponsorship
under the Next-Generation Marine
Environment Technology Develop-

ment Support
Project sponsoredby the Ministry ofLand, Infrastructure, Transport
and Tourism.
These studies
also are part ofjoint research
MES is conducting in collaboration with Nippon
Kaiji Kyokai (Class NK).
Expected to lead to reductions incarbon dioxide (CO2) emissions andsignificant reductions in sulfur oxide(SOX) and particulate matter (PM)emissions, methanol has gained attention as an environment-friendly fuel.
In addition to methanol, the ME-LGI

Dual-fuel diesel engines available from MES
Engine model
Compatible fuels
Current engine building projects
ME-GI

LNG & heavy fuel oil

2 projects, 6 engines (for LNG-fueled
ship and LNG carrier)

ME-GI-Ethane

Ethane & heavy fuel oil

1 project, 3 engines (for LEG (liquefied ethylene gas carrier)

ME-LGI

Methanol & heavy fuel oil or,
Ethanol & heavy fuel oil or,
LPG & heavy fuel oil or,
Dimethyl ether & heavy fuel oil

1 project, 3 engines(for methanol carrier)is compatible with ethanol, LPG, anddimethyl ether (LFL fuel = low
flashpoint liquid fuel).
The establishment of a system for
ME-LGI engine production and operation, and the development of a total
control system, including for the LFL
fuel supply, represents the completionof a comprehensive structure that will
enable MES to meet a diverse rangeof fuel needs such as the ME-GI (LNG
& heavy fuel oil), the ME-GI-Ethane(ethane & heavy fuel oil), and the MELGI (methanol, other fuels & heavy
fuel oil). MES will continue to offer its
customers propulsion systems thatare both environmentally and economically friendly.

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Sanoyas completes Panamax bulk carrier, LOWLANDS NELLO

Sanoyas Shipbuilding Corporationdelivered the LOWLANDS NELLO(HN: 1337), a Panamax bulk carrier,constructed at the Mizushima Shipyard to the owner CLdN Bulk II S.A.
on June 26, 2015. This is the 5th
vessel of the series of new Sanoyas
82,000DWT-type Panamax bulk carriers.
The vessel has larger cargo holdcapacity and further improved fuelconsumption by 10% compared witht he p r e v io u s v e r s ion of t he
83,000DWT type featuring 10% improvement in fuel efficiency from theexisting design. The vessel achieves
Phase 2 level of EEDI (Energy Efficiency Design Index: measured as
grams CO2 per ton nautical mile)
regulation that has been applied to thebuilding contracts for ships placed on
or after January 1, 2013.
For improvement of propulsion efficiency, the vessel is equipped with alow-speed and long-stroke electronically controlled main engine combinedwith a high-efficiency propeller andassociated energy saving devices
such as the Sanoyas developed “STF”(Sanoyas-Tandem-Fin (patent): max.
6% energy saving) on the stern shelland highly efficient appendages
on the rudder,which also contribute to reduction of CO2 emissions.
Various ecofriendly measures are taken
by fitting the
ma in eng ine
complying with
NOx emission limits under Tier II for
air pollution prevention, a dedicatedlow sulphur diesel oil tank for use inemission control areas (ECA), a ballast water treatment system and fueloil tank protection for the marine environment conservation. In addition,
independent holding tanks are provided for accommodation discharges,
dirty hold bilge and rainwater on theupper deck.
Maintenance is also greatly improved by providing access trunks
from the upper deck to the double bottom even under the laden condition.
Wooden furniture in the accommodation area makes officers and crew comfortable on the vessel, and safe ma-

neuverability is achieved with organized arrangement and rear visibility in the wheelhouse.
Principal particulars
CLdN Bulk II S.A.
Owner:
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 229.00m x 32.24m
x 20.20m x 14.668m
82,014t/43,439
DWT/GT:
96,597m3
Cargo hold capacity:(grain)Main engine: MAN B&W 6S60MEC8.2 diesel x 1 unit
MCO:
8,740kW
Speed, service:
about 14.5 knots
Complement:
25
Classification:
NK
Registry:
Republic of Malta
Delivery:June 26, 2015

Tsuneishi delivers 3rd TESS58 AEROLINE 57,500DWT bulker,
KING ISLAND

Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
delivered the KING ISLAND, a
57,500DWT bulk carrier, to her ownerat the Tsuneishi Factory on June 9,2015. The vessel is the third deliveryof the TESS58 AEROLINE series

from the Tsuneishi Group.
The TESS58 AEROLINE developed by the company is a premiumclass vessel featuring a higher fuelefficiency design, which characterizes
the TESS (Tsuneishi EconomicalStandard Ship)
product series.
The AEROLINE
is a newly-developed slimmed
superstructure
desig n w ith
rounded corners
to reduce wind
resistance, which
combined withthe rounded upper bow, resultsin 10% reduction of wind resistance.
The KING ISLAND adopts an electronically controlled diesel engine forthe main engine together with its proprietary energy-savings technologies,
so the fuel efficiency is greatly improved thanks to the AEROLINE hullfeaturing low wind resistance.
Principal particulars
Ship type:
Bulk carrier (TESS58)
Ship name:KING ISLAND
Length (o.a.):190.00m
Breadth (mld.):
32.30mDepth (mld.):
18.02mDWT/GT:
57,631t/32,700
Main engine: MAN-B&W 7S50MEB9.3 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service:14.50kt

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Kawasaki completes hybrid ecofriendly system, K-ECOS—World’s first NOx/CO2 reduction system for marine diesel engines—

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
has developed K-ECOS, or KawasakiEcofriendly System, at its Kobe
Works. This is the world’s first hybrid
system to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx)and carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted
from marine diesel engines. The performance of the first system was verified in trial operations using a twocycle diesel engine (model 7S60MEC8.2).
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has phased in the regulation of NOx emission from ships engaging in international voyages. Under the Tier II regulation applied from2011, NOx emission limits from marine diesel engines must now be reduced by 15 to 22% from the NOx
emission limit values of Tier I. NOxemission limits under Tier III, which
will become mandatory in 2016, will
be decreased by 80% from the valuesof Tier I, to be applied in designatedemission control areas (ECA).
K-ECOS is a hybrid exhaust-gas
control system for diesel engines,
which is an integrated system using
supercharger cut-off operation, wateremulsion fuel, and exhaust gas recycling (EGR). K-ECOS can reduce fuelconsumption and NOx emission using supercharger cut-off operation andwater emulsion fuel, respectively, forships navigating in an ECA designated by Tier II. Therefore, this system can decrease fuel consumption
and CO2 emission greatly comparedwith diesel engines complying with
Tier II requirements. Moreover, EGR
can additionally be activated to lower
NOx emission to the required limitsof Tier III without increasing fuel consumption and CO2 emission for ships
in Tier III ECA.
The K-ECOS completed this time
will be mounted on a two-cycle diesel
engine built by Kawasaki, and thisengine will be mounted on a large carcarrier being constructed by Japan
Marine United Corporation for Kawasaki Kisen Kaish, Ltd. (“K” Line)
as part of its “DRIVE GREEN
PROJECT” that is now promoted by
the company for the next generationof environmental conservation. The
car carrier will be completed in the endof 2015.

Niigata completes semi-submersible marine observation boat,
SUBMARINE Jr. II
Niigata Shipbuilding & Repair,Inc., wholly owned by Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
(MES), delivered the SUBMARINE
Jr. II to K.K. Panorama Hotels One
at its Misaki Shipyard on July 10,
2015. The SUBMARINE Jr. II is thefirst semi-submersible marine observation boat built by the company andreplaces the same type (Model SJD40) built previously by MES.
The lower part of the ship side shellhas 11 underwater windows on eachside made of acryl glass measuring

510mm in height and widthand 40mm in thickness.
These windows allow sightseers to observe the marine
ecology spread over coral
reefs.
Unusual experiences areprovided for the sightseers
during navigation. The observation cabin is basicallydecorated with dark grey
and blue to give an image of darkness
in a submarine. The cabin is provided
with a periscope replica, sonar sound,illumination
panels, instrument panel replicas, TV monitors,
etc., which help
give the impression of a voyage
in a submarine.
The SUBMARINE Jr. II is

now in service at the ANA INTERCONTINENTAL MANZA BEACHRESORT in Okinawa.
Principal particulars
13.99mLength, o.a.:
5.00m
Width, mld.:
2.60m
Depth, mld.:
1.25m
Draught, designed:
16
Gross tonnage:
Main engine: 128kW diesel x 2 unit
about 9kt
Speed:
46 (max.)
Complement:(Passengers: 44, Crew members: 2)

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CSK UNITYATTIKI SB

SCARABÉ

Owner: Sumitomo Corporation
Builder: Imabari Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D:224.9m x 32.24m x
19.9m
DWT/GT: 62,124t/40,963
Main engine: 6S60ME-C7.1 diesel x
1 unitSpeed, service: 14.50kt
Classification: NK
Completion: May 27, 2015

Owner: Young Attiki Shipping Limited
Builder: Japan Marine United Corporation
Hull No.: 5051
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D: 198.0m x 32.26m x
18.60mDWT/GT: 60,900t/34,345
Main engine: DU-WARTSILA 6RTflex50-D diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 13.95kt
Classification: NK
Registry: Cyprus
Delivery: June 12, 2015

Owner: Tundra Shipping Ltd.
Builder: Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Ship type: Bulk carrier (neo 60BC)
Hull No.: 1894
L (o.a.) x B x D: 199.99m x 32.25m x18.50mDWT/GT: 60,435t/34,553
Main engine: Mitsui-MAN B&W
6S50ME-B9.3 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.5kt
Complement: 24
Classification: NK
Delivery: June 3, 2015

FIORA TOPIC

AFRICAN JAY

KAHYASI

Owner: Albro Navigation Company
Inc.
Builder: Namura Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 401
Ship type: General cargo ship
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 179.96m x 30.00m
x 14.05m x 9.80m
DWT/GT: 34,356t/21,571
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S46MEB8.3 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: about 14.0kt
Classification: LRS
Complement: 23
Delivery: July 8, 2015

Owner: African Jay Shipping Co., Ltd.
Builder: Naikai Zosen Corporation
Hull No.: 778
Ship type: Cargo ship
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 183.00m
x 177.00m x 30.60m x 14.50m x
10.00mDWT/GT: 37,705t/23,750
Cargo hold capacity: 47,125.3m3
Main engine: Hitachi-MAN B&W
6S46ME-B8.3 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: about 14.1kt
Classification: ABS
Registry: BahamasCompletion: July 10, 2015

Owner: Kahyasi Shipping Pte. Ltd.
Builder: Sasaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 688
Ship type: 11,000CBM LPG tanker
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 119.92m x
20.60m x 9.60m x 6.815m
DWT/GT: 8,130t/7,951
Main engine: Hitachi MAN B&W
6S35ME-B9.3C diesel x 1 unit
Output: 4,170kW x 167rpm
Speed, service: 14.0kt
Classification: BV
Registry: Singapore
Completion: June 10, 2015

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