No. 389 Jun. - July. 2018

Kawasaki delivers newly developed LNG transport vessel, LNG SAKURA
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. delivered the LNG
SAKURA (HN: 1731), a 177,000m3 capacity LNG transport vessel for use by The Kansai Electric Power Company, Inc. (KEPCO) and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha(NYK Line).
The first of Kawasaki's line of 177,000m3 capacity LNG
carriers to be commissioned, this ship is designed to enablepassage through the newly expanded Panama Canal,
which opened for full operations in 2016. The LNG
SAKURA will be used by KEPCO to transport LNG procured via the Cove Point LNG Project in the U.S. Thevessel features standard LNG carrier hull dimensions inorder to enable docking at major LNG terminals aroundthe world while offering larger cargo tanks for increasedtransport capacity, thus cutting LNG transport costs andfacilitating more flexible LNG trade operations by shipowners.
Kawasaki has optimized the hull structure to decrease
overall ship weight, enhanced the hull-shape design, andadopted a two-engine, twin-screw propulsion system (thefirst of its type in a large-size Kawasaki vessel), all ofwhich help achieve the best propulsive performance possible. In addition, the company integrated a DFD electric
propulsion system* for the first time in any Moss type
LNG carrier worldwide, which increases fuel effiiciency at
all speeds.
FeaturesThis large-scale LNG carrier is equipped with four
independent Moss LNG tanks for a total cargo capacity of
177,377m3. By increasing the LNG tank diameter of existing 164,700 m3 LNG carriers to the maximum installable
limit and utilizing stretched tanks, Kawasaki has successfully expanded the maximum LNG carrying capacities of carriers designed to pass through the newly
expanded Panama Canal.
The LNG SAKURA is the first completed and delivered LNG carrier that uses a DFD* electric propulsion
system, which enables greater fuel effiiciency than theexisting steam turbine plant design. Moreover, the inclusion of a two-engine, twin-screw propulsion systemenables high propulsive performance at a wide range ofspeeds.
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The thermal insulation system of the LNG tanks
adopts the proprietary Kawasaki Panel System developedin-house, which offers outstanding heat insulation performance for an LNG boil-off rate of no more than approximately 0.08% per day.
The cargo tank section is protected by a double-hull anddouble-bottom design, so even if the hull were to sustain
damage the LNG tanks within would remain safe andundamaged.
The bridge is designed with state-of-the-art electronic
navigation equipment concentrated in one location for
greater ease of operation as well as panoramic windows
offering a 360-degree view to the outside.

（Note: * The dual fuel diesel (DFD) engine, operable on both oil and gas）

Principal Particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d:
300.00m x 286.00m x 48.90m x 27.00m x 11.80m
DWT/GT:82,137t/135,977
Cargo tank capacity: 177,377m3 (at -163oC, 100% capacity)
Main propulsion system:
2 sets of main propulsion motor, 2 sets of one input andone output, with single stage reduction gear
Speed:
Approx. 19.5kt
Complement:
38
Classification:
ClassNK
Regisitry:
BahamasDelivery:February 26, 2018
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No. 389 Jun. - Jul. Page 2Imabari completes 178,000m3 LNG carrier for Spanish owner

Imabari Shipbulding Co., Ltd.
completed construction of the
178,000m3 class LNG carrier, CASTILLO DE MERIDA, for delivery toEmpresa Naviera Elcano, S.A., aSpanish shipowner, at the Saijo Shipyard on March 27, 2018. The ship isthe first LNG carrier built at theSaijo Shipyard.
The CASTILLO DE MERIDA
measures 296.9m in overall lengthand 48.7m in width which permits
passing through the new Panama
Canal and has suffiicient capacity tomeet the diversified demand of theLNG market worldwide as anadvanced LNG carrier.
The cargo containment system(CCS) is the GTT Mark III Flex type,the No.1 tank of which is the world's
first trapezoidal shape adapted forthe ship's bow form as the Mark III
Flex type. This tank arrangement
has secured approximately 4,000m3
greater cargo hold capacity comparedwith the conventional arrangement.
The main engines of the carrier

are two units of ME-GI engines operated on natural gas fuel. Comparedwith electric or steam drive propulsion units, the ME-GI diesel engine
can reduce fuel consumption substantially. Moreover, re-liquefaction equipment installed on the ship
ensures the flexibility of ship opera tion along with LNG market
demand.
The CASTILLO DE MERIDA is
now operated by Elcano for LNG
transport service under the Sabine

Pass Liquefaction Project conducted
by Gas Natural SDG, S.A.
Principal particulars
Builder: Imabari Shipbulding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.:S-8177
Ship type:
LNG carrier
L (o.a.):296.98mBreadth:48.70mDepth:
27.0m
Cargo hold capacity:
178,000m3
Completion:
March 27, 2018

MES delivers 16th Eco-Ship neo66BC, CHRISTINA

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) completed anddelivered the 66,000DWT type bulk
carrier, CHRISTINA (HN: 1919), at
its Tamano Works to Ostria Marine
Co., Marshall Islands, on March 15,
2018. This is the 16th ship of theneo66BC series, the wide beam andshallow draft type of the MES neoseries.
The vessel has four cranes and fivecargo holds, and retains the superior
usability of the 56BC type. The vessel
is designed with deadweight of morethan 66,000 tons and capacity ofmore than 82,800 cubic meters forloading various cargoes such as coal,ore, grain, as well as lengthy/heavy
cargoes such as steel pipes and hotcoils.
Fuel oil consumption is less thanthat of the conventional Supramax
bulk carrier despite its enlargement.
Research and interviews with shipowners and operators, and investigations at ports all over the world andpresent trade patterns suggest thatthe wide beam (over-Panamax) andshallow draft allow
wide flexibility for
operations and hightransport effiiciency.
The new hull
form maintains
good performance
under rough sea
conditions as well as
calm sea conditionsand shows better

maneuverability. The hatch openings
are the largest for this type of vesselin terms of both length and width.
The main engine, a Mitsui-MAN
B&W 7S50ME-B9.3 diesel, complies
with the MARPOL NOx restriction(Tier-II) for exhaust gas emissions,and has superior fuel oil consumption
over a wide range of outputs. The
ship has low sulfur fuel oil tanks,
which are designed for operation inECA (Emission Control Areas) considering the strengthened restrictionsfor SOx emissions.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D: 199.99m x 36.00m x
18.45mDWT/GT:
66,653t/38,237
Main Engine: Mitsui-MAN B&W
7S50ME-B9.3 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service:
about 14.5kt
Complement:
24
Classification:
ClassNK
Registry:
Marshall Islands
Delivery:March 15, 2018

No. 389 Jun. - Jul. Page 3

MHIMSB completes Ropax, FERRY TOSHIMA 2, for domestic owners

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
(MHIMSB) delivered the Ropax,
FERRY TOSHIMA 2, to the co-owners, Japan Railway Construction,
Transport and Technology Agency
and Toshima Village on March 1,2018.
The vessel designed and built at
MHIMSB Shimonoseki Shipyard,
and began its services in April 2018
between Kagoshima on the mainland, Tokara Islands and Amami-Ohshima Island which is locatedabout 430 kilometers south-west ofKagoshima.
The combination of state of the art
hull form using vertical stem andhigh effiiciency propellers has
improved the propulsion effiiciency.
The vessel fitted with two bow-thrusters and two schilling rudders, whichenable smooth berthing at 16 times
per one round trip, and barrier-freefacilities and a set of fin-stabilizer

contribute to the comfortable voyage
for passengers.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (p.p.) x B x D x d (des):93.47m x 87.00m x 15.80m x 9.80m
x 4.55m
GT:
1,953 (Japanese tonnage)
Machinery:
Main diesel engine x
2 units
Propeller: Controllable pitch propeller
x 2 units
Speed, service:
19.0ktComplement
Passenger:
297persons
Crew members & others: 30persons
Cargo Loading Capacity
Container:
26 units
12m Truck:
3 units
Car:
15 units
Cargo Loading Equipment
Thomson derrick crane x 1 unit
Stern rampway x 1 unit
Flag:JapanRegistry:
Kagoshima

JMU completes mega container ship, NYK WREN

Japan Marine United Corporation(JMU) delivered the NYK WREN, amega container ship, to Vanilla
Shipholding LLC at its Kure Shipyard on March 28, 2018. This is theninth vessel of 15 vessels in a series
newly constructed by JMU, based on
its expertise and experience and dataon the actual operation of the Far
East - Europe route.
The vessel can load a total of
14,000TEUs (including 1,120 reefercontainers), 18 rows across and 11tiers high in the cargo hold, and 20rows across and 9 tiers high on deck.
High propulsion effiiciency isachieved through its sophisticatedlower resistance hull form and JMU'soriginal energy saving devices suchas the Surf-Bulb (Rudder Fin withBulb) and L.V. fin (Low Viscous resistance Fin). The vessel is designed tooperate with minimum ballast water
under loading conditions, due to thesuperior stability and hull strength.
The hull construction adopts astructural brittle crack arrest designfor ultra large container ships developed by JMU and JFE Steel Corporation. The Diesel United Wartsila
W9X82 engine, which is electronicallycontrolled with common rail systemand environmentally friendly, helps
to reduce the fuel oil consumption invarious speed ranges.

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 x 1 unit
Speed:
22.5ktComplement:
30
Classification:NK

No. 389 Jun. - Jul. Page 4

Namura completes 115,000DWT-type Aframax tanker, SPERCHIOS
Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
delivered the 114,516DWT crude oil
carrier, SPERCHIOS, built at its
Imari Shipyard & Works to Jasmine
Shipholdings Inc. on February 9,
2018. The vessel is the tenth Aframax
tanker complied with Common Structural Rule for Namura.
The vessel also complies with thelatest requirements of the international regulations, such as IMO
PSPC-COT and PSPC-WBT for corrosion protection of cargo oil tanks
and water ballast tanks to increasesafety of the vessel.
The propulsion performance has
greatly been improved by adoption ofenergy saving devices independently
developed by Namura, which include
the Namura flow Control Fin (NCF)
and Rudder Fin attached to the stern,

together with
low-friction typeanti-fouling paintapplied to the outside shell, and anelectronically controlled main engine
reducing fuel oilconsumption.
For environmental safety, thevessel is equipped with main engine
and generator engine compliant with
the Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78 regulations (Tier II) to reduce NOx emission.
The vessel has three large capacity
cargo oil pumps that enable loading
and unloading three grades of cargooils and automatic unloading system
for unloading cargo oils more effiiciently.

Naikai completes 775GT passenger/car ferryfor domestic owner

Naikai Zeosen Corporation completed the short-haul passenger/carferry of 775GT, NANASHIMA, at theSetoda Shipyard for Nakajima-Kisen
Co., Ltd. of Japan on February 28,
2018. The ferry is now serving on theroute between the Nakajima Shoto
Islands and Matsuyama (MitsuhamaPort) in Seto Inland Sea.
The ferry is the twin-engine andtwin-screw type and the stern hull
form is the ordinary type withimproved propulsion and sea-keeping
performance. The ferry is equippedwith a bow thruster so can easily
achieve berthing and unberthing evenin a small port. The propellers use theeco-cap as an energy-saving fitting.
Particularly for the aged and thedisabled, an elevator is installed as abarrier-free facility at the portside,which directly
leads passengers
from the car decks
to the promenadedeck. Cargo vehicles can embark
and disembark

through the ramp doors at the bowand stern.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 55.13m x 13.00m
x 9.10m x 2.90m (scantling)
DWT/GT:
346t (at scantling)/765
Vehicle carrying capacity:Seven 12m-long trucks
One 8m-long truck
31 passenger cars (No trucks loaded)
Passengers:
494 (Within 6-hournavigation)
Crew members:
6
Main engine: Daihatsu 6DEM-23
diesel x 2 units (twin propellers)
MCO: 1,235kW x 750/235min-1 x 2units
Speed, service:
about 13.5kt
Classification: JG (Limited to stillwater area)

The ballast water treatment
system to control the quality of ballast water is equipped for protectionof marine environment to comply
with the International Convention
for the Control and Management ofShips' Ballast Water and Sediments.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B (mld.) x D (mld.) x d (mld.):249.97m x 44.00m x 21.20m x14.80m
DWT/GT:
114,516t/63,487
Main engine: MAN B&W 6G60MEC9.5 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service:
about 14.4kt
Complement:
30 + 6 (workers)
Registry:
Republic of Liberia
Classification:
ABS

Japan Marine United moves
to new offiice

Japan Marine United Corporation
moved the principal offiice to thefollowing address on May 2018.
New address:
Yokohama Blue Avenue Building,
4-2, Minatomirai 4-Chome, Nishiku, Yokohama-City, Kanagawa,
220-0012, Japan
Phone No.: +81-45-264-7200No. 389 Jun. - Jul. Page 5

Posidonia 2018 held successfully
The Japan Ship Exporters' Association (JSEA) took part in the 26th
International Shipping Exhibition
Posidonia 2018 with support fromThe Nippon Foundation. The exhibition was held from Monday June 4
through Friday June 8 at the Metropolitan Expo Centre in Greece.
According to its organizer, 2,011
exhibitors from 92 countries participated in Posidonia 2018, which
attracted 23,527 visitors, breaking
the past high attendance registeredin 2016. The JSEA set up a national
stand in cooperation with the Japan
Ship Machinery and Equipment
Association (JSMEA) as in previous
years, and individual Japanese exhibitors could engage in active public
relations activities in their ownbooths.
Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony (top photo)of the Japanese stand was held on
June 4 with the participation ofsenior executives of the JSEA andJSMEA member companies, presided
over by Yasuhiro Shimizu, JapaneseAmbassador to Greece (center), JSEA
president Shigeru Murayama (2ndfrom left), JSMEA chairman Shinzo
Yamada (2nd from right), SAJ chairman Yasuhiko Katoh (extreme left),and ClassNK chairman Koichi Fujiwara (extreme right). Mr. Alexis Tsip

Seminar (above) andpanel discussion (below)ras, the Greek
Prime Minister,
together with honorable guests fromrelated circles
visited the Japanese stand.
SeminarOn Tuesda yJune 5, from 13:00,
Tape cut by Japanese ambassador
the hosting organizations held a semiand executives
nar entitled the JAPAN Seminar at
Posidonia 2018 - Maritime Innovations for Greek shipowners and otherinterested parties in collaboration
with the Shipbuilding and Ship Machinery Division of the Ministry ofLand, Infrastructure and Transport(MLIT), other interested bodies andthe Union of Greek Shipowners(UGS) and other organizations. MoreJapanese standthan 170 people mainly consisting ofGreek shipowners participated. At United Corp. (JMU) and Mr. Katthe seminar, three shipbuilding com- suhiko Fujiwara, vice chairman ofpanies and seven marine equipment JSMEA. Mr. Hiroshi Iwamoto, Counmanufacturers introduced environ- selling Staff of Corporate Planningmentally friendly ships and gave pre- Dept. of JMU, conducted the Panelsentations on SOx scrubbers, ener- Discussion of the Seminar as thegy-effiiciency technology and related moderator.
products. In the second part of the Party
In the evening of June 6, Japaneseseminar, Mr. Stephen Gordon ofClarkson Research Services gave a Ambassador and Mrs. Shimizu, andkeynote lecture on the shipbuilding JSEA president and Mrs. Murayama
market, and Mr. Tomohito Takeuchi, jointly hosted a reception at the Athedirector of the International Affairs naeum InterContinental Hotel. ThisDivision, Maritime Bureau of MLIT, event was attended by 814 people.
Mr. Seiichi Gyobu, Corporate Offiicer Major ship owners and ship brokersof ClassNK and Mr. Panos Zachari- in Greece and other Western counadis representing UGS gave presen- tries, the financial community, thetations on environmental topics and press, the Greek government andenvironmental friendliness approach- foreign embassies in Greece were repes at IMO, and the current and future resented. Ambassador Shimizu delivconcerns of shipowners, respectively. ered a welcome speech.
These presentations were followed
by a panel discussion by six participants including
Mr. Gordon, Mr.
T a k e u c h i, M r.
Gyobu, Mr. Zachariadis, Mr. YoshioOtagaki, advisor
to Japan Marine
Party at Athenaeum InterContinental HotelNo. 389 Jun. - Jul. Page 6

CSK ENTERPRISE

SHINRYO MARU

SEACHARM

Owner: Splendor Navigation Pte. Ltd.
Builder: Imabari Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D: 299.95m x 50.0m x24.7m
DWT/GT: 208,660DWT/107,449
Main engine: MAN B&W 6G70MEC9.5 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.5kt
Classification: ABS
Completion: April 26, 2018

Owner: Kyoei Tanker Co., Ltd.
Builder: Oshima Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 10870
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 234.99m x
43.00m x 18.40m x 12.882m
DWT/GT: 92,049t/52,156
Main engine: Kawasaki-MAN B&W
6S60ME-C8.5 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.10kt
Registry: Okinawa
Classification: ClassNK
Completion: March 9, 2018

Owner: Fabiazzo Navigation Ltd.
Builder: Sumitomo Heavy Industries
Marine & Engineering Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 1390
Ship type: Tanker
L (b.p.) x B x D: 228.97m x 44.00m x
21.8m
DWT/GT: 112,000t/60,200
Main engine: Mitsui MAN B&W
6G60ME-C9.2 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: about 15.2kt
Classification: LR
Completion: March 7, 2018

AFRICAN KESTRELSOC GLORYSUNNY RAINBOW

Owner: African Kestrel Shipping Co.,Ltd.
Builder: Kanda Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 562
Ship type: Log & cargo ship
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 179.9m x30.0m x 15.0m x 10.527m
DWT/GT: 37,787t/23,224
Main engine: 6UEC45LSE-ECO-B2
diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.0kt
Registry: Bahamas
Classification: ClassNK
Completion: January 17, 2018

Owner: SOC Marine International(Panama) S.A.
Builder: Shin Kurushima Dockyard
Co., Ltd./Shin Kochi Jyuko Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: S-7320/S-5960
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D: 137.03m x 23.00m x
11.40mDWT/GT: 16,201t/9,995
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S35MC7.1
diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 13.4kt
Registry: Panama
Classification: ClassNK
Completion: March 26, 2018

Owner: Solar Shipping And Trading
S.A.
Builder: Sasaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 698
Ship type: Oil/chemical tanker
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 125.25m x
20.00m x 11.50m x 8.25m
DWT/GT: 12,355t/8,081
Main engine: Hitachi MAN B&W
6L35MC6.1 diesel x 1 unit
Output: 3,300kW x 178min-1
Speed, service: 12.5kt
Registry: Liberia
Classification: ABS
Completion: January 29, 2018

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