No. 363 Feb. - Mar. 2014

Kawasaki delivers first 82,200m3 LPG carrier, CRYSTAL SUNRISE

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. delivered the LPGcarrier, CRYSTAL SUNRISE (HN: 1709), to its owner
Kumiai Navigation (Pte) Ltd. on November 15, 2013. Thecarrier is the first newbuilding of the SEA-ARROW hull
form type with a LPG carrying capacity of 82,200m3.
The tank capacity of this carrier is 82,200m3 greaterthan the predecessor of 80,000m3 class LPG carrier. Kawasaki made it possible to increase the capacity by elongating the cargo tank compartment, and at the same time,
the propulsion efficiency is also improved.
The bow of the CRYSTAL SUNRISE is the SEA-ARROW type developed by Kawasaki. This bow type can increase greatly the propulsion performance since it can decrease extremely the wave generation at the bow whilenavigating.
The main engine is the energy-frugal, super long-stroke
two-cycle, and low speed type diesel engine. The Kawasaki
rudder bulb with fins (RBS-F) and semi duct with contrafins (SDS-F) are equipped to increase the propeller efficiency for further energy saving.
The carrier has four independent cargo tanks that allow contraction of the tanks due to very low temperature
For further information please contact:of liquefied petroleum gas. The cargo tanks are constructedwith special steel durable to the low temperature of minus
46oC, and heat insulation of urethane foam is used between cargo tanks and hull structures.
The hull form and equipment of the carrier are designed
to comply with the rules of the new Panama Canal, expansion work of which are now under way. Furthermore,
a ballast water treatment system is installed on the vesselto contribute to the environmental conservation.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p) x B x D x d (ext.): 229.90m x 226.00m x
37.20m x 21.00m x 11.20m
DWT/GT:54,070t/46,885
Cargo tank capacity:
82,394m3
Main engine:Kawasaki-MAN B&W 7S60MC-C8.2 diesel
x 1 unit
MCR:
13,210kW x 89rpm
Speed, service:
about 17.00kt
Complement:
29
Classification:
NK
Registry:
Singapore
Delivery:
November 15, 2013
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JMU completes first Panamax bulk carrier of G-Series, NICOLE
Japan Marine United Corporationdelivered the NICOLE, a G-Series
Panamax bulk carrier, to Augustea
Pacific Pte. Ltd. at its Tsu Shipyardon October 8, 2013.
This is the first vessel of Panamax
bulk carrier of G-Series, which has
succeeded dramatically in decreasing
the fuel oil consumption using various and comprehensive measures forenergy saving so that GHG (Green-house Gas) emission can be decreased
overwhelmingly.
This Panamax bulk carrier haslarger deadweight and cargo hold capacity suitable for carrying grain, bulk
coal, and iron ore in its seven cargoholds. The vessel has been developedwith expertise and vast experience ofJapan Marine United Corporation.
SSD (Super Stream Duct) and SurfBulb equipped before and aft its propeller, respectively, toimprove the propulsion
performance. Furthermore, unique bow
shape of Leadge Bow
can decrease additional
resistance in waves,and the well-refined
shape of the superstructure can attain low
wind resistance.

Furthermore, in consideration ofthe environment, the vessel complies
with the fuel oil tank protection rules
and MARPOL NOx tier-II for the main
engine and adopts a ballast watertreatment system.
In view of the safety and maintenance, the vessel is also designed tocorrespond to CSR (Common Structural Rules) for bulk carriers andPSPC (Performance Standard for Protective Coatings) for ballast watertanks.
Principal Particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 229.0m x 32.26m
x 20.0m x 14.45m
DWT/GT:
81,120t/43,291
Main engine:
WARTSILA 6RTflex58TD diesel x 1 unitSpeed, service:
14.5ktComplement:
25
Classification:
NK/BV

MES completes 66,000DWT type bulker, CLIPPER EXCALIBUR—First new generation Eco-Ship “neo66BC”—
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd. (MES) completed and delivered a 66,000DWT type bulk carrier
CLIPPER EXCALIBUR (HN: 1858)
at its Tamano Works to Clio Marine
Inc., Liberia, on November 6, 2013.
This unprecedented wide beam andshallow draft vessel called “neo66BC”
will be the pioneer of the eco-ship as
the first ship of MES line up “neo series.”
Special Features
1. The vessel has five cargo holds andfour cranes for handling cargo andkeeps the superior usability of“Mitsui 56.”
2. The ship is designed to haveenough deadweight more than
66,000 metric tons and capacity
more than 82,800 cubic meters forloading various cargoes like coal,ore, grain, as well as lengthy/heavy
cargo such as steel pipes and hotcoils.
3. Fuel oil consumption is less thanthat of the conventional Supramax
bulk carrier despite itsenlargement.
4. As a result of research work ofinterviews with ship owners andoperators, investigations on ports
all over the world and present tradepatterns, wide beam (overPanamax) and shallow draft makeit possible to have wide flexibility
for operations and high transport
efficiency.
5. The new hull form makes it
possible to keep good performance
under rough sea conditions as wellas calm sea conditions and shows
better maneuverability.
6. The size of hatch opening is thelargest for this type of vessel interms of both length and width.
7. Main Engine, MITSUI-MAN
B&W diesel engine 7S50ME-B9.3,
complying with MARPOL NOx
restriction (Tier-II) for
exhaust gas emissions,gives superior fuel oil
consumption over wide
range of output.
8. C o n s i d e r i n gstrengthened
restriction for SOx, theship has low sulfur fueloil tanks, which aredesigned for operationin ECA (Emission Control Areas).
9. The vessel is designed inaccordance with IACS Common
Structural Rules.
Principal Particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D: 199.99m x 36.00m x
18.45mDWT/GT:
66,721t/38,203
Main engine:
Mitsui-MAN B&W
7S50ME-B9.3 diesel x 1 unit
MCO:
8,470 kW
Speed, service:
about 14.5kt
Complement:25Classification:
NK
Registry:
PanamaDelivery:
November 6, 2013

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Sasebo delivers first bulker with wider beam and shallow draft
Sasebo Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
delivered the 84,943DWT bulk carrier, Q SUE, to its owner Quintana
Shipping Ltd. of Greece. The vessel isthe first of the newly developed bulk
carrier series by Sasebo, and it features a wider beam and shallower
draught than those of the previous
vessels built by the company and has
better energy-saving performance.
Sasebo started development of thenew bulker series in 2010 based onthe principal particulars and specifications that were decided by referring
to opinions from over 80 companies
including shipowners, charterers, andshippers, and the following features
could be provided:
The maximum advantage of thisseries is that it can load greater volume of cargoes in spite of the shallow
draught. The vessel is designed withthe versatile shallow draught, which
can provide a size larger deadweightwith the shallower draught than thePanamax size. Namely, the draught
is one meter shallower at the full loadcondition and 84,900t in deadweightis secured, which is 2,900t greaterthan the current major Panamax bulk

carrier of 82,000DWT class. This will
be greater advantage for ship operators since the vessel can visit various
ports, loading a greater volume of cargoes.
Various measures are taken forenergy and work force saving sufficiently. The vessel is designed with
Sasebo’s energy-frugal type hull form
plus using S.S. Fin, an energy-saving
fin developed by the company. The
rudder is designed to have a special
shape combined with bulbs. The main
engine uses an electronically controlled type diesel engine for reduction of fuel consumption. The bow is
the newly developed vertical edge
shape type slightly swelled backward.
This will improve the sea-keeping performance under rough sea
conditions. As a comprehensive result, the vessel canachieve 15% reduction of theCO2 emission, or about 20%
decrease in the IMO CO2emission evaluation standard value.
Remote control units areinstalled for handling ballast valves, and remote liq-uid level indicators are provided forthe ballast tanks and bunker oil tanks.
These measures can alleviate themanual labor for the crew at cargohandling work. A vacuum toilet system is used in the living quarters toreduce use of clean water. In addition,
Requirements for Living Quarters byILO Maritime Labour Convention(MLC2006) is applied in advance.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 229m x 38.00m x
19.10m x 13.49m (full load)
DWT x GT:84,943t/47,003
Main engine: Mitsui B&W 6S60MEC8.2 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service:
14.0ktClassification:
ABSRegistry:
Marshall Islands

MHI completes general cargo/passenger ship, AOGASHIMA MARU
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
(MHI) delivered the AOGASHIMAMARU, a general cargo/passenger
ship to the co-owners, Japan Railway
Construction, Transport and Technology Agency and Izushoto Kaihatsu
K.K. on December 6, 2013.
The vessel was designed and built
at the Shimonoseki Shipyard & Ma-chinery Works of MHI, and is now
plying an island route between
Hachijojima and Aogashima.
The two main engines are electrically controlled diesel engines, andsingle screw propulsion system isadopted to save fuel oil consumption
and reduce CO2 emission. Two mainengines are used as passenger ship toachieve 17 knots, andsingle engine is used ascargo ship at about 13
knots between Tokyo andHachijojima.
A bow thruster and flap
rudder have been provided for smooth berthing
and unberthing. Fin stabilizers are provided toreduce ship rolling during
navigation. For the pas-sengers, public space and barrier-freefacilities are arranged on the Deck 3.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 62.00m x
57.50m x 10.80m x 6.60m x 3.75m
GT:
460 (Japanese tonnage)
Machinery
Main engine:
Yanmar 6EY26W(EUP) diesel x 2 unitsMR:
1,471kW x 750min-1/unit
Propeller:Controllable pitch propeller
x 1 unit
Speed, service:
17.0ktCargo loading capacity: 38 units ofcontainers
Complement
Passengers:
50 persons
Crew members:
10 persons
Classification:Japanese Government
Registry:
Japan (Tokyo)

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NAMURA completes 250,000DWT class ore carrier, PARABURDOO
Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
delivered PARABURDOO, a251,053DWT ore carrier, at its Imari
Shipyard & Works on July 24, 2013.
This is the 12th vessel of
250,000DWT type ore carrier series,
which Namura calls “WOZMAX,” andthe principal dimensions of this typevessel satisfy the restrictions of Port
Hedland, Port Walcott, and Dampier,which are the three major ports in
Western Australia. In addition, mooring equipment is suitably arranged for
calling at Ponta da Madeira, Brazil.
The vessel complies with the requirements of the latest amendmentsof the international regulations at theconstruction stage.
The Namura flow Control Fin(NCF) and rudder fin, which havebeen developed by Namura, and high-efficiency propeller are equippedfor improving
propulsion performance andsaving fuel oil.
In the coolingsystem of themachinery part,the central fresh
water coolingsystem isadopted for easy
maintenance. The vessel has large capacity of water ballast pumps for quick
operation during cargo loading. IMO
PSPC-WBT is applied for corrosion
protection of water ballast tanks toincrease safety of the vessel.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D x d:329.95m x 57.00m

x 25.10m x 18.00m
DWT/GT:
251,053t/132,587
Main engine:MAN B&W 7S80MC-C(Mark7) diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service:
about 15.0kt
Complement:25Classification:
NKRegistry:
PanamaSanoyas completes Panamax bulker, IBIS WIND
Sanoyas Shipbuilding Corporationdelivered the Panamax bulk carrier,
IBIS WIND, built at the Sanoyas
Mizushima Shipyard to Sangria Pioneer Five S.A. on November 22, 2013.
This vessel is the fifth of the new series of the 83,000DWT Panamax.
The vessel has improved fuel consumption by 10% compared with theexisting Sanoyas Panamax bulk carrier, keeping a loading capacity of
83,000t that is the biggest in this category. This will contribute seaborne
trade with utmost fuel-saving efficiency.
Propulsion efficiency of the vessel
is improved with a low-speed and long-stroke fuel-optimized main engine
combined with a high-efficiency propeller and the Sanoyas energy saving
device called STF (Sanoyas-TandemFin (patent): max. 6% energy saving)on stern shell. These also contributeto reduction of CO2 emission.
Various countermeasures aretaken for the environmental conservation, which include the main engine
complied with NOx emission Tier IIlimit for the prevention of air pollution, fuel oil tank protection, and independent holding tanks for accommodation discharges, dirty hold bilge
and rainwater on the upper deck.
In addition, dedicated fresh watertanks are provided for storinghold-washing water generated by alarge capacity
fresh water generator. For improvement of thevessel’s maintenance, accesstrunks provided
from the upper

deck to the double bottom make crew’s
movement easier even at laden condition.
Accommodation, applying the new
Maritime Labour Convention in advance, makes officers and crew members comfortable in the vessel and safe
maneuverability is achieved with organized arrangement and rear visibility in the wheelhouse.
Principal particulars
Owner: Sangria Pioneer Five S.A.
Ship type:
Panamax bulk carrier
Hull No.:
1331
L (o.a.) x L (p.p.) x B x D x d:
229.00m x 225.00m x 32.24m x
20.20m x 14.648m
DWT/GT:82,937t/43,656
Cargo hold capacity:95,892m3 (grain)
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S60MCC8.2 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service:
about 14.5kt
MCO:
9,750kWClassification:NK
Complement:
25
Registry:
PanamaDelivery
November 22, 2013

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MHI-MME develops efficient electric assist MET turbocharger
Enhancing main engine operational flexibility and working instead of auxiliary
blower with cutting electric power consumption by about 30%.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Engine Co., Ltd.
(MHI-MME) developed electric assist
MET turbocharger to enhance main
engine operational flexibility and work
instead of auxiliary blower with lower
electric power consumption in 30%
compared to existing auxiliary blowers at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works on October 17. It was developed using a high-speed motor supplied by its partner, Calnetix Technologies (Calnetix), and is the resultof collaboration between the two companies.
The electric assist MET turbocharger is a turbocharger that incorporates a compact electric motor limited to power functions that assists thedriving of the hybrid turbocharger*.
This provides Calnetix optimizationof plant efficiency when a ship is operating under slow steaming, improving the fuel combustion efficiency ofthe main engine, and enabling thesame or better performance than an
auxiliary blower while consuming
little power.
Electric assist can accelerate turbocharger or boost scavenging airpressure at any load continuously andtherefore, the ship crew do not haveto aware about the load range when
auxiliary blower may start and stop
automatically which may cause negative impact to the auxiliary blower
motor. The unveiling ceremony heldat the Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works was attended by around 70

Electric assist MET turbocharger

customers from various
fields, such as domestic
shipping companies, shipowners, and shipyards.
Calnetix Co-founder andCEO Vatche Artinian, andMHI-MME President
Kazuo Soma also attended. The Company’sVTI turbocharger that isvariable nozzle turbocharger effective at lowload, the first mass-produced model of MET48MB with an optimal frame size forhandysize bulk carriers, andCalnetix’s 125kW binary generator(ORC module) for low-temp heatsources were on display at the venue.
“Like the hybrid MET turbocharger, the electric assist MET turbocharger was created through collaboration between companies possessing advanced technologies. By
combining the technologies of MHIMME and Calnetix, we completed aproduct that provides high energy efficiency and a reduced burden on theenvironment,” Kazuo Soma said,
highlighting the fact that the productutilizes the strengths of both companies.
Vatche Artinian made the following comment for a deep appreciationof the electric assist MET turbocharger: “We are working with MHIMME to develop energy recovery systems that enable shipping companies
to reduce operating costs by obtaining more energy from less fuel whileremaining compliancewith internationalrules and regulations
concerning the marine
environment. Like
normal MET turbochargers, electric assist MET turbochargers and hybrid METturbochargers have along product lifetimeand can be installed

Electric assist
MET turbocharger structure
without making significant changes
to engines and offer excellent maintenance access, while being extremelycompact devices that enable the best
performance to be obtained when installed on a ship.”
MHI-MME and Calnetix have created innovative products that improvethe energy efficiency of ships, including low-cost, high-efficiency heat recovery systems, such as MHI-MME’s
hybrid MET turbochargers, for which
Calnetix supplies high-speed generators. The two companies will continue
to maintain their good relationshipwhile expanding the framework forworking together.

About Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery &Engine
MHI-MME is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. It
was launched on October 1, 2013, assuming the marine machinery and engine development, design, sales, after-service andlicensing operations of Mitsubishi HeavyIndustries. MHI-MME has broad lineupof marine machinery and engines unparalleled worldwide. For further information, please visit www.mhi-mme.com.

About Calnetix Technologies
Calnetix Technologies, LLC(“Calnetix”), headquartered in Cerritos,
CA, is focused on Innovation That Drives
Industries. The company specializes inhigh-performance, high-speed motor generators and best-in-class advanced magnetic bearings and control systems. For
more information, please visit
www.calnetix.com.

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CORONA ROYAL

EARTH OCEANANSAC ENTERPRISE

Owner: ISC1631 Shipping S.A.
Builder: Imabari Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D: 229.98m x 38.00m x19.90m
DWT/GT: 88,887/49,762
Main engine: Mitsui MAN B&W 2
cycle diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: about 15.00kt
Classification: NK
Completion: October 2, 2013

Owner: MI-DAS LINE S.A.
Builder: Oshima Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 10648
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 182.98m x
32.26m x 17.15m x 12.12m
DWT/GT: 50,409t/29182
Main engine: Mitsui MAN B&W
6S50MC-C diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.5kt
Classification: NK
Completion: October 23, 2013
Registry: Panama

Owner: SE Bulker Corporation
Builder: Kanda Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 538
Ship type: Open hatch cargo ship
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 181.10m x28.40m x 14.25m x 10.00m
DWT/GT: 32,706t/20,992
Main engine: 6UEC45LSE diesel x 1
unit
Speed, service: 14.15kt
Classification: NK
Completion: October 15, 2013
Registry: Panama

ANDES QUEENROBIN WIND

UNITED WORLD

Owner: Aries Marine S.A.
Builder: Shin Kurushima Dockyard
Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 5782
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 182.93m x32.26m x 17.60m x 12.42m
DWT/GT: 52,330t/30,220
Main engine: Mitsui MAN B&W
6S50MC-C8.1 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: about 14.5kt
Classification: NK
Completion: December 5, 2013
Registry: Panama

Owner: Cassiopeia Marine S.A.
Builder: Shin Kurushima Toyohashi
Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 5767
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 224.98m x
32.26m x 19.85m x 14.38m
DWT/GT: 78,230t/41,960
Main engine: Mitsui MAN B&W
6S60MC-C7.1 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: about 14.5kt
Classification: NK
Completion: September 26, 20013
Registry: Panama

Owner: United Ocean Hull No. 1533
S.A.
Builder: Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 1533
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: 82,026t/43,005
Main engine: Mitsui MAN B&W
6S6MC-C (Mark 7) diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.5kt
Classification: NK
Completion: October 25, 2013
Registry: Panama

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