No. 340 Apr. - May 2010

MHI completes 83,000m3 type LPG carrier
AQUAMARINE PROGRESS

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) completed
construction of AQUAMARINE PROGRESS (HN:2249),
an LPG carrier with a tank capacity of 83,278m3, and delivered the vessel to Sherwood Overseas S.A. at the Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works on Jan. 15, 2010.
The vessel is the seventh 83,000 m3 LPGC built by MHI
and was developed based on the MHI 78,000 m3 LPGC
series of 36 delivered vessels.
The vessel is designed as a straight LPG carrier to carrypropane and butane. The sophisticated hull form, optimum
design of the propeller, and Mitsubishi-Reaction Fin
achieve high propulsive performance and less vibration.
Main dimensions and cargo equipment were designedby considering compatibility with worldwide LPG termiFor further information please contact:nals. A booster cargo pump and a cargo heater/vaporizer
are equipped to cope with various shore facilities.
Principal Particulars
Length (o.a.):230.0mLength (b.p.):219.0mBreadth:36.6m
Depth:
21.65mSummer draft:
11.628m
Gross tonnage:
47,985
Cargo tank capacity:
83,278m3
Main engine:
Mitsubishi 7UEC60LSII diesel x 1 unit
Output:13,700kW x 104rpm
Speed, service:
16.7ktClassification:NK
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Kawasaki delivers LPG carrier, HISUI, to Asuka Marine Corporation
Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation has completed the LPG carrier,HISUI (HN: 1624), for Asuka Marine
Corporation of Japan. The carrier isthe 45th LPG carrier, or sixth of thesame class, built by Kawasaki.
The carrier is designed with thenew bow type called SEA-ARROW
developed by the company which canminimize the wave-making resistanceat the bow during navigation, increasing the propulsion performance
greatly.
Four independent LPG tanks areinstalled in each hull compartment.
This tank system allows cryogenic
contraction of the cargo tanks separately from the hull. The cargo tanks
employ special
steel resistant to
LPG cryogenic
temperatures
down to minus
46 degree C. Thetanks are insulated with urethane foam toprevent heat
penetration.
The main engine is the superlong-stroke, two-cycle, and low-speed
diesel engine for energy saving. TheKawasaki rudder bulb with fins (RBSF) is used. These combined effects contribute to reduction of energy consumption.
Principal particulars
Length, o.a.:226.00m
Length, b.p:
222.00m
Breadth, mld.:
37.20mDepth, mld.:
21.00mDraught, mld.: 11.20m at full load
DWT/GT:
53,012t/45,815
Cargo tank capacity:
80,199m3
Main engine: Kawasaki-MAN B&W
7S60MC-C diesel x 1 unitMCR:
14,000kW x 94rpm
Speed, service:abt. 17.0kt
Complement:
30
Classification:NK
Completion:
Jan. 29, 2010

Mitsui’s 56 series bulker, YASA KAPTAN ERBIL, completed
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd. (MES) delivered the
56,000DWT type bulk carrier YASAKAPTAN ERBIL (HN: 1774) at its
Tamano Works on Feb. 3, 2010 to YASA DENIZCILIK SANAYI VE
TICARET A.S., Turkey.
The vessel is a Handymax typebulk carrier with a huge cargo holdcapacity of over 70,000m3. This bulkcarrier series is known as Mitsui’s 56worldwide. More than 150 vessels of
the series have been ordered fromMES.
The vessel is designed in accordance with the IACS Common Structural Rules for increased structuralsafety and operational flexibility. Thevessel is designed to have good manageable size of 56,000DWT at thesummer draft, length and draft foraccessibility to world main ports, andlow fuel oil consumption based on good
propulsive performance.
The vessel has five cargo holds andfour cranes for handling cargo. To load
various types of cargoes, the vessel has
adequate strength of the tank top ofcargo holds and is suitable for efficientcargo handling. Maximized hatch

openings easily accommodate lengthy
cargoes, and strengthened structures
allow loading of heavy products.
The main engine is the MITSUIMAN B&W 6S50MC-C diesel engine,which complies with MARPOL NOx
restriction for exhaust gas. The power
margin can provide a high degree offlexibility and achieve the lowest fueloil consumption by optimum matching at normal service output. Generator engines also comply with MARPOL NOx restriction for exhaust gas.
Ballast water can be changed during navigation for protection of themarine environment.
Principal Particulars
Length, o.a.:
189.99m
Length, b.p.:
182.00m
Breadth, mld.:,
32.25mDepth, mld.:
18.10mDWT/GT:56,169t/31,756
Main engine:
Mitsui-MAN B&W
6S50MC-C diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
9,070kW x 125.0rpm
Speed, service:abt. 14.5kt
Complement:
23
Classification:NK
Delivery:Feb. 3, 2010

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Sanoyas completes Panamax bulk carrier, GLOBAL STAR
Sanoyas Hishino Meisho Corp.
completed construction of the Panamax bulk carrier, GLOBAL STAR(HN: 1281), for Southern Route Maritime, S.A. at the Mizushima Worksand Shipyard on Jan. 20, 2010.
The vessel is the 12th of the seriesof the Sanoyas newly developed
83,000DWT type Panamx-ax bulkcarriers, featuring the largest deadweight and cargo hold capacity in theworld for the 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. Adoption of the Sanoyas
energy saving device called the “STF”(Sanoyas-Tandem-Fin (patent); max.
6% energy saving possible) on thestern shell also contributes to reduction of CO2 emissions.
Cargo hatches are widened asmuch as possible to facilitate cargohandling. Dedicated fresh water tanks
are provided for storing hold washingwater produced by a large-capacity
fresh water generator. In addition,

special fuel oil heating system is applied for fuel oil storage tanks to avoid
cargo damage by over-heating and toreduce steam consumption.
For protection of the environment,
various countermeasures are incorporated, which include fuel oil tankswith double hull structures, light color
and tar-free coating for ballast tanks,
holding tank for accommodation discharges and dirty hold bilges, and an
independent bilge segregation system
for the engine room.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (p.p.) x B x D x d: 229.00m
x 223.00m x 32.24m x 20.20m x
14.555m
DWT/GT:
83,601t/44,146
Cargo hold capacity (grain): 96,152m3
Main engine:MAN B&W 6S60MC-C
diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
10,740kW
Speed, service:
abt.14.0kt
Complement:
25Classification
NKDelivery:
Jan. 20, 2010

Imabari delivers 154,900m3 LNG carrier to Los Halillos Shipping
Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. hasdelivered the 154,900m3 LNG carrier,
GDF SUEZ POINT FORTIN(HN:2263), to the owner, Los Halillos
Shipping Co., S.A., at the Koyo Dockyard.
The GDF SUEZ POINT FORTIN
is the third LNG carrier of the series
adopting the GTT M-III Membrane
system and the conventional steam
turbine propulsion system.
The hull construction and equipment comply with the Lloyd’s
Register’s (LR) Rules and Regulations
with effective notations such as
ShipRight (SDA, FDA plus, CM). To
increase the cargo tank capacity, TheNo. 1 cargo tank has a trapezoidal
section in the horizontal direction. Airdraft of 128 feet and various equipment for cargo handling, mooring,communication, access, and provisions handling allow entry of major
LNG terminals.

Service speed of about 20.15 knots
is faster than that of the conventional
LNG carrier of the same type, andprovides flexible ship operation.
Principal particulars;
Length, o.a:289.93m
Length, b.p:276.00m
Breadth, mld.:
44.70mDepth, mld.:
26.00mDesign draft, mld.:
12.05m
DWT /GT:79,592t/101,129
Cargo tank capacity
154,914m3Speed, service:
about 20.15kt
Main engine: Kawasaki UA400 steam
turbine x 1 unit
MCR:
29,420kW x 81rpm
Classification:LR

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Universal completes 207,000DWT bulk carrier, FIRST IBIS
Universal Shipbuilding Corporation delivered FIRST IBIS, a 207,000
DWT Bulk Carrier, to Star Bulk Carrier Co., S.A. at the Tsu Shipyard on
Jan. 29, 2010. The vessel is designed
to carry bulk coal and iron ore between
Asia and Australia more efficiently
and to have flexibility for port restrictions.
This is the 13th vessel of a new design series of Newcastle-max that is
the most efficient for the shallow draft
and has a large cargo hold capacity.
The vessel has double side skin construction for the cargo holds to reduce
flooding risk due to ship side damage
and improve cargo handling. In spiteof having cargo holds bound by adouble side skin, the cargo capacity isequivalent to that of the previous
single skinned Newcastle-max series.
The vessel employs high propulsion
efficiency and energy saving devices,
SSD (Super Stream Duct) and SurfBulb (Rudder Fin with Bulb), in frontof and behind the propeller. In addition, the bow above the waterline isshaped as the Ax-Bow that can decrease added wave resistance at sea.
Deck machinery such as windlasses/mooring winches and hatch
covers are driven by electric-motor system for oil leak prevention on deck.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 299.7m x
290.2m x 50m x 25.0m x 18.2m

DWT/GT:
208,038t/106,367
Loading Capacity:
218,790m3
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S70MC-C
diesel x 1 unit
Speed:
16.3ktComplement:
25
Classification:NK
Completion:
Jan. 29, 2010

Shin Kurushima completes 45,902DWT product tanker
Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co.,
Ltd. completed the 45,902DWT product tanker, EAGLE EXPRESS (HN:5555), for delivery to Venus Ocean
Navigation S.A. at its Onishi Works.
The carrier is designed to transport
petroleum products such as fuel oil,gasoline, kerosene, naphtha, etc. The
ship hull form is based on the performance verified with scale model tests

to achieve alleviation of noise and vibration and increase propulsion performance.
The tanker has 14 cargo tanks andtwo slop tanks. This arrangement allows efficient cargo loading. A residue
tank is separately from these tanks
to prevent the marine pollution. The
cargo tanks are constructed with corrugated bulkheads and bulkheadstools for the lower sections, and theshell side uses double hull construction. The deck longitudinals andtransverses are installed on the upper deck side, thus eliminating any
projections such as members inside
the cargo tanks. This facilitates tankcleaning and maintenance.
The tanker has four electric-drivecargo pumps, the revolving speed ofwhich is controlled by inverter, or polechange, to increase cargo handling efficiency.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 179.88m x 32.20m
x 18.70m x 12.102m
DWT/GT:
45,902t/28,051
Main engine: Mitsubishi 6UEC60LA
diesel x 1 unit
Classification: NK NS* (Tanker, OilsFlashpoint on and below 60oC)(ESP) MNS*, MC
Completion:
Jan. 29, 2010

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Oshiama’s high-performance ship propeller becoming popular—Six propellers already at sea, 60 units to be attached to newbuildings—
A new design of ship propeller has
become popular, which was marketedby Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in2007 under the name of MAITA (MostAdvanced Innovated TechnologicalAppliance) Propeller. At Oshima Shipbuilding, R&D had continued for fouryears since 2004 to develop the propeller design system for improvementof ship propulsion performance.
The propeller performance influences the ship propulsion, and consequently reduces engine fuel consumption. Oshima has studied how to makethe propeller performance higher byapplying a propeller shape design
method developed by its own technology. Moreover, the estimation of pro-peller performance has further been
upgraded by applying the airfoil
theory called SQCM developed byKyushu University to the ship propeller.
In 2007, Oshima employed the firstMAITA Propeller for a bulk carrier
built by the company. Oshima said
that the first MAITA propeller demonstrated the designed performanceat the sea trial. The follow-up study
after commencement of the transport
service also showed the same good results. Consequently, the company decided to employ the MAITA propeller
as the standard specification for vessels built at the Oshima Shipyard,
which is now contributing to increased

ship propulsion performance.
Six vessels have employed the newpropeller, and 60 vessels under construction or to be built will use theMAITA Propellers. The company willcontinue to improve energy saving byscrutinizing the results obtained fromthe propeller design and tests.

JSEA participates in Posidonia 2010
The 22nd Posidonia 2010 (TheInternational Shipping Exhibition)
will take place at the Hellenikon
Exhibition Centre in Helleniko fivedays from June 7 through 11. This
event is organized by the Posidonia
Exhibitions SA and sponsored by
the Greek Ministry of Mercantile
Marine, Union of Greek Shipowners, etc., and organizations related
to the maritime industry.
The Japan Ship Exporters’ Association (JSEA) consisting of 12 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 use a240.16m2 exhibition area where Japanese shipbuilding technology will bepresented. Particular ship hull forms
and newly developed ship designs will
be introduced with the liquid crystal
display (LCD) system and other displays.
Shipbuilders:
IHI Marine United Inc.
Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Mitsui Engineering & ShipbuildingCo., Ltd.

Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Sanoyas Hishino Meisho Corporation
Sasebo Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co., Ltd.
Sumitomo Heavy Industries Marine& Engineering Co., Ltd.
Universal Shipbuilding Corporation

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No. 340 Apr. - May Page 6SETAGAWA

GREAT PERSEUS

ARICA BRIDGE

Owner: Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KLine)
Builder: IHI Marine United Inc.
Hull No.: 3247
Ship type: VLCC
Flag: Kobe, Japan
L (o.a.) x B x D: 333.00m x 60.00m x29.00m
DWT/GT: 299,998t/159,936
Main engine: DU-WARTSILA
7RTA84TB diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 27,160kW x 74.0rpm
Classification: NK
Completion: Dec. 3, 2009

Owner: Sunbright Shipping S.A.
Builder: Namura Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 308
Ship Type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 288.97m x 45.00mx 24.40m x 17.93m
DWT/GT: 176,912t/89,603
Main engine: Mitsui MAN-B&W
6S70MC (Mk 6) diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 15.00kt
Classification: NK
Complement: 25
Completion: Jan. 15, 2010

Owner: GARLAND MARITIME S.A.
Builder: Naikai Zosen Corporation
Ship type: Container carrier
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 199.93m
x 188.00m x 32.20m x 16.60m x
9.80m
DWT/GT: 32,997t/27,213
Container carrying capacity:
2,450TEUs
Main engine: MAN B&W 7S70MC-C
diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 21,735kW x 91min-1
Speed, service: abt. 22.2kt
Classification: NKComplement 23
Completion Jan. 29, 2010

PLEIADES LEADERETERNAL BLISSFIVE STARS FUJIAN

Owner: FI Strawberry Leasing Ltd.
Builder: Shinkurushima Toyohashi
Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 3626
Ship type: Pure car carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (mld.): 199.94m x
32.26m x 37.41m x 10.30m
DWT/GT: 21,462t/62,994
Main engine: KOBE DIESEL-MITSUBISHI 8UEC 60LSII diesel x 1
unit
Speed, service: 20.0kt
Classification: NK NS* (Vehicles Carrier, Equipped for Carriage of Dangerous Goods) MNS* M0Completion: Nov.13, 2009

Builder: Tsuneishi Holdings Corporation
Hull No.: 1447
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 228.99m x
32.26m x 20.05m x 14.429m
DWT/GT: 82,071mt / 43,024
Main engine: KAWASAKI MANB&W 6S60MC-C (Mk 7) diesel x 1
unit
Speed, service: 14.5kt
Registration: Singapore
Classification: NK
Completion: Jan. 15, 2010

Owner: Five Stars Fujian Shipping
Company Limited
Builder: Sasebo Heavy Industries Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: S-764
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 292.00m x
45.00m x 24.70m x 18.175m
DWT/GT: 181,383MT / 93,385
Main engine: Mitsui MAN B&W
6S70MC-C diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 15.30kt
Registration: Hong KongClassification: ABS
Completion: Nov. 12, 2009

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