No. 380 Dec.- Jan. 2017

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Kazuo Tsukuda
President

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Ship collision safety

Imabari-build large bulker awarded ClassNK notation HP-HDS
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) hasconferred the world’s first Class Notation “HP-HDS” (Hull Protection byHighly Ductile Steel) to the large bulkcarrier ORANGE PHOENIX built byImabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., whichuses NSafeTM-Hull (highly ductilesteel plate) for increased collisionsafety. The NSafeTM-Hull developedby Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal
Corporation (NSSMC) was used forthe side shell of the cargo holds, thefuel oil tank section, and other areas,
where collision safety is required. The
total ductile steel weight usedamounted to 3,000 tons.
The superior ductility of NSafeTMHull is resistant to developing cracksor holes in a collision, which may re-sult in severe damage to the hull,when compared with the conventional
steel hull. Such ductile material wasapproved for shipbuilding in cooperation with ClassNK after the joint R&D
efforts made by three organizations,
NSSMC, Imabari, and the National
Institute of Maritime, Port and Aviation Technology (MPAT).
Based on high-precision numericalsimulations conducted by MPAT during the joint R&D of the three organizations, ClassNK has adopted theClass Notation for “Hull Protection by
Highly Ductile Steel” for ships using
the NSafeTM-Hull. This Class Notation
w ill help to promote sa fe a nd
ecofriendly ship construction to consignors and shipowners. ClassNK has
also given thecertificates ofKD36-HD50 andotherstoNSSMC for thenew ductile steel
with superior
elongation 50%
greater than thevalues requiredfor conventionalsteel.

Ten vessels have so far adopted theNSafeTM-Hull and are highly evaluated for safety. Nine more vessels arescheduled to be built using NSafeTMHull by Imabari, and the total weightof NSafeTM-Hull will amount to 24
thousand tons. In May this year, Imabari received the “Award of Safety atSea” sector of Seatrade Awards Global. In the same month, NSSMC,Imabari, MPAT and ClassNK jointly
obtained the Award of The Japan Society of Naval Architects and Ocean
Engineers (JASNAOE) for development and practical use of the NSafeTMHull.
(See SEA-Japan No. 367 - Oct.-Nov.
Issue, 2014 for more information)
Principal particulars of ORANGE
PHOENIXFirst NSafeTM-Hull ship
Builder:
Saijyo Shipyard,Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Ship type:
Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D: 299.94m x 50.00m x
24.70m
DWT:
206,600t
Launched:
August 2, 2014
NSafeTM-Hull used:
about 3,000t

Methanol-fueled diesel engine

MES receives Marine Engineering Award of the Year 2015

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd. (MES) has received Marine
Engineering of the Year 2015, anaward commending excellent vesseland marine equipment technologies
from the Japan Institute of Marine
Engineering, for the development ofa dual-fuel diesel engine (an electronically controlled liquid gas injection
diesel engine called ME-LGI) thatuses methanol and heavy oil for fuel.
The ME-LGI engine can use low
flash-point fuel, such as methanol andliquefied petroleum gas (LPG), using
the fuel injection system. MAN Diesel & Turbo SE designed the concept
for the methanol-fueled ME-LGIengine that won the present award.
MES took charge of the developmentof the engine. The safety examination
for this engine and methanol supply
equipment was adopted as a Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport
and Tourism project for assisting thedevelopment of next-generation technologies related to the marine environment. MES is also performing
safety evaluations as partof joint research with
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK).
MES received the orderfor three methanol-fueled
ME-LGI engines from
Minaminippon Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., and the firstengine was mounted on am e t h a n o l c a r r i e r,

TARANAKI SUN, of Mitsui O.S.K.
Lines, Ltd.
Methanol is an environmentallyfriendly fuel, which can substantiallyreduce the discharge of sulfur oxides(SOx) and particulate matter (PM), in
addition to suppressing the emissionsof carbon dioxide (CO2).

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JMU completes mega container ship, NYK EAGLE
Japan Marine United Corporation(JMU) delivered the NYK EAGLE, amega container ship, to Obana Ship
Holding S.A. at its Kure Shipyard on
September 2, 2016. This is the third
vessel of a new series of 15 vessels,
which will be constructed by JMU
based on its expertise and experience,and on data and information about

actual operations of the Far East Europe route.
The vessel can load containers in
18 rows and 11 tiers in the cargo holds,
and 20 rows and nine tiers on the deck,with a total of 14,000TEUs (including 1,120 reefer containers).
The vessel achieves high propulsion
efficiency through its sophisticatedlower resistancehull for m a nd
JMU’s original
energ y saving
devices such as
the Surf-Bulb(Rudder Fin withBulb) and L.V.
fin (Low Viscous
resistance Fin).
The vessel is designed to operatewith minimum
ballast water under loaded condi-tions, due to the superior stability andhull strength.
The hull construction incorporates
the structural brittle crack arrest design for ultralarge container ships,
which has been developed by JMU
and JFE STEEL CORPORATION.
The engine is a DIESEL UNITED
WARTSILA W9X82, which is electronically controlled with the common
rail system to reduce the fuel oil consumption in various speed ranges,
achieving environmentally friendlyoperation.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B (mld) x D (mld) x d (mld):
364.15m x 50.6m x 29.5m x 15.75m
DWT/GT:
139,335t/144,285
Main engine: WARTSILA W9X82 diesel x 1 unit
Speed:
22.5ktComplement:
30
Classification:
NKKawasaki installs world’s first dual fuel main engine on PCTCThe AUTO ECO, a pure car andtruck carrier (PCTC) capable of carrying 3,985 units, is the world’s first
vessel fitted with dual-fuel systemmain (ME-GI) and auxiliary engines
supplied by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. These engines can operateon either liquefied natural gas (LNG)
or conventional fuels.
Compared with fuel oil, use of LNG
as the main engine’s fuel source cancut carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by23%, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions
by 13%, sulfur oxide (SOx) emissions
by 92% and particulate matter (PM)emissions by 37%. Furthermore, theadoption of LNG as fuel enables thefulfillment of the Energy Efficiency
Design Index (EEDI) Phase 3 standards.
Regulations imposed by the International Maritime Organization(IMO) on various types of exhaustgases are becoming increasingly strict,so Kawasaki is focusing on the building of a wide range of ships that run
primarily on LNG in response to thepredicted rise inglobal demandfor LNG-fueledvessels.
In addition totransport vessel
construction, thecompany planst o bu i ld L NG
supply ships andto take advantage of the synerg y achieved
through coordinated application of the wide range of LNG-related
technologies possessed by the Kawasaki Group in order to establish the
supply chains necessary for the transition to widespread LNG fuel dissemination. All of these measures arepart of active efforts toward making
LNG a primary fuel source throughout the commercial shipping industry.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B (mld) x D (mld) xd (full): Approx. 181m x 170.50m x

30.00m x 30.22m x 9.60m
42,424 t
Total tonnage:
16,995 t
Deadweight tonnage:
Total car-loading capacity: 3,985 cars
Main engine: MAN B&W 8S50MEC8.2-GI engine x 1 unit
11,100kW at 113rpm
MCO:
30Complement:
MadeiraRegistry:
LR
Classification:
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MHISB completes 83,000m3 type LPG carrier, GLOBE ATLAS
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
(MHISB) completed construction of the GLOBEATLAS (HN: 2317), an
LPG carrier with a tankcapacity of 83,320m3, anddelivered the vessel on September 30, 2016.
This is the seventh vessel of the third generation
LPGC series developed bythe MHI Group based on the first andsecond generation LPGC series, ofwhich the MHI Group has delivered
51 vessels. This new LPGC has been
designed with the concept of environmentally-friendly, easy, highly reliable, and flexible operation as well as
good maintainability as main features.
Higher propulsive performancewith less vibration compared with theconventional LPGC was achieved by
the sophisticated hull form, optimum
design of propeller and Mitsubishi
Reaction Fin. Furthermore, the elec-

tronically controlled main engine
achieves low fuel consumption andcomplies with NOx limitation Tier II,
and low sulfur fuel can be used to comply with the SOx limitation of SECA
(SOx Emission Control Areas). The
Ballast Water Treatment System isinstalled onboard.
Various improvements are incorporated for efficient and flexible cargooperation such as higher unloading
rate using auxiliary cargo pumps,
elimination of loading restrictions,cargo manifold arrangement allowing
docking at various terminals, etc. Inaddition, the necessary fittings are provided to passthrough the Panama Canal
New Locks.
Higher reliability wasachieved using the IMO
IGC-code type B independent tank newly developed
based on long experience,design expertise accumulated through constructionsof MOSS type LNG carriers and the state-of-the-art structural
analysis system MHI-DILAM (DirectLoading Analysis Method).
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
21.65m x 11.575m
47,995Gross tonnage:
83,320m3
Cargo tank capacity:
Main engine: MAN B&W 7S60MEC8.2 diesel x 1 unit
Output:13,000 kW x 100min-1
Service speed:
16.6ktClassification:NK

Naikai Zosen completes Ro/Ro cargoship, FUOU MARU

Naikai Zosen Corporation completed constructionof the FUOU MARU, an
11,413GT Roll-on/Roll-off
cargoship, for delivery toKawasaki Kinkai Kisen
Kaisha, Ltd. at the Innoshima Shipyard on September 30, 2016.
The cargoship has been
designed to carry vehicles
including passenger cars,chassis, and heavy vehicles. Fourdecks are provided, one of which isallotted for passenger cars, and threeother decks can load chassis, trucks,
and heavy vehicles. The ship has two
shore-ramps at the starboard side of
the midship section and stern,
through which vehicles go aboard.
Vehicles can move between decks via
inboard ramps.
The ship’s hull form was designed
to achieve excellent speed perfor-

mance through repetitive water tanktests, and energy-saving devices areattached for increased fuel efficiency,
which include “STEP” (Spray TearingPlates), aft energy-saving fins, and an
energy-saving rudder with a bulb.
Ship stability during navigation is
maintained with fin-stabilizers andanti-rolling tanks. Bow and stern
thrusters facilitate berthing andunberthing.
The main engine is an electroni-

cally controlled diesel engine (ME-C model), which
provides improvement offuel consumption and combustion conditions.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p) x B x D x d:
173.08m x 162.00m x
27.00m x 22.60m x 6.90m
GT:11,413
Vehicle loading capacity
163 chassis (12m long x2.5m wide)
88 passenger cars (5m long x 1.7mwide)
Main engine: MAN B&W 9S50MEC8.2 diesel x 1 unit
MCO: 15,930kW x 135min-1 (Up-rating adopted)
Speed, max. trial:25.149kt
Speed, service:
about 22.6kt
Registry:
Tokyo
Classification:NK
Completion:
September 30, 2016

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Sanoyas completes self-propelled versatile workvessel,
AUGUST EXPLORER

Sanoyas Shipbuilding Corporation
completed construction of the self-propelled versatile workvessel, AUGUSTEXPLORER, and the vessel wasnamed and delivered to TOYO Construction Co. Ltd. at the Sanoyas Mizushima Shipyard on August 31, 2016.
The AUGUST EXPLORER canwork on not only dredging and offshore-structure construction but also
marine survey and exploration. Thevessel is designed to be operable continuously for about three months inopen sea included by the Japanese
Exclusive Economic Zone.
Main mechanical features of thevessel include a jib crane with a hoisting capacity of 500 tons, two detachable spuds to settle the vessel at theshallow water. The vessel has fivethrusters with DPS, one of which is atunnel thruster, and two stern azimuth
thrusters are used for navigation. Tworetractable azimuth thrusters at thebow allow the vessel to operate at theshallow water up to 2.7 meters.
The AUGUST EXPLORER has theaccommodation capacity of 52 persons
and a widely open deck area is provided for carrying construction mate-rials such as artificial fishery-reef
blocks and construction blocks. A remotely operated vehicle (ROV), unmanned survey helicopter, and research-lab container booth can beloaded for investigation purpose.
In case of disaster, the vessel canalso support the stricken area, forwhich it is equipped with a 1,000kl
fuel oil tank and a fresh water generator of 2,000 persons-per-day capacity. A supply boat is loaded on thedeck. The vessel is thus expected tocontribute to various services in marine construction area.

Principal particulars
Owner: TOYO Construction Co., Ltd.
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (summer):
89.90m x 27.00m x 5.00m x 3.95m
Gross tonnage:
4,831
Navigable area:Greater coasting area
(non-international)
Main engine:Yanmar 6EY26W diesel
x 2 units
MCO/unit:
1,471kW
Complement:
52
Registry:
Osaka, JapanClassification:NK
Delivery:August 31, 2016

Niigata delivers 300t BP ocean-going tugboat, ALP STRIKER

Niigata Shipbuilding & Repair,Inc., wholly owned by Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
(MES), delivered the ALP STRIKER
to ALP Striker B.V. (ship owning company of ALP Maritime Services B.V.,
the Netherlands) on September 12,

2016. The ALPSTRIKER is thefirst of a four-shipseries.
The ALPSTRIKER is oneof the most powerful and largest
tugboats in theworld, with maximum speed of
19.16 knots andservice speed of
13 knots. The towing capacity of thevessel is 309.6 tons. The tugboat cantow various large floating objects suchas FPSO, FLNG, drilling rigs, etc. forlong distances (non-stop navigation of
45 days possible). Anchor handling canbe performed as well.

The ALP STRIKER has been designed and constructed to have classnotations of Ice Class 1B, External
Fire Fighting System Fi-Fi II, andDynamic Positioning System DP
Class II.
Niigata Shipbuilding is now working on construction of three more tugboats and all are scheduled to be delivered in the first quarter of 2017.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D: 88.5m x 21.0m x 9.5m
DWT/GT:
4,230t/5,901
Main engine:
4,500kW x 4 units
Propeller: 4-blades 5,000mm dia. CPP
with fixed nozzle x 2 units
Side thruster: 4 units (Bow: 2 units,Stern: 2 units)
35
Complement:
DnV-GLClassification:

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BERGE SHARIKANG MAY

Owner: BERGE SHARI COMPANY
INC.
Builder:The Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: S874
Ship type: Bulk carrierL (o.a.) x B x D x d: 179.97m x 30.00mx 14.05m x 9.80m
DWT/GT: 34,534t/21,530
Main engine: M i t s u b i s h i
6UEC45LSE-Eco-B2 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: abt. 14.0kt
Registry: Isle of Man
Classification: DNV
Delivery: September 16, 2016

Owner: Kang May Maritime LLC
Builder: Oshima Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 10783
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 228.41m x36.5m x 19.89m x 13.944m
DWT/GT: 85,001t/46,990
Main engine: Mitsui-MAN B&W
6S60ME-C8.2 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.30kt
Registry: Liberia
Classification: BV
Completion: September 1, 2016

ECO BUSHFIRE IIULTRA PUMA

Owner: Cardinal Maritime S.A.
Builder: Kanda Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 558
Ship type: Open hatch cargo ship
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 179.9m x28.40m x 14.25m x 10.026m
DWT/GT: 33,190t/21,265
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S46MCC8.2 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.0kt
Registry: Panama
Classification: NK
Completion: August 8, 2016

Builder: Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 1550
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 225.10m x 32.26mx 20.00m x 14.40m
DWT/GT: 81,855t/43,028
Main engine: MAN-B&W 6S60MEC8.2 diesel x 1 unit
Registry: Majuro
Classification: NK
Delivery: August 26, 2016

WINDS 3

Owner: Trio Happiness, S.A./Toda
Ship Co., Ltd.
Builder: Shin Kurushima Dockyard
Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: S-5935
Ship type: General cargo ship
L (o.a.) x B x D: 120.93m x 19.60m x10.80m
DWT/GT: 11,759t/7,341
Main engine: MAN B&W 6L35MC6.1
diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 13.3kt
Registry: Panama
Classification: NK
Completion: August 25, 2016

Cover Photo

Lady Luck with Blessing
Rainbow
On a sunny spring day, “TERASEAFALCON” was blessed with therainbow during Fire-Fighting test.
This Ocean Towing/Salvage Tug
wa s bui lt by the Yokoha ma
Shipyard Tsurumi Works of Japan
Marine United Corp.

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