No. 349 Oct. - Nov. 2011

Naikai completes eco-friendly PCTC, JUPITER SPIRIT

Naikai Zosen Corporation completed construction of theJUPITER SPIRIT, a 45,961GT pure car and truck carrier(PCTC), for Nissan Motor Car Carrier Co., Ltd. at the Setoda Works on June 30, 2011. The vessel has a car carrying capacity of 5,000 passenger cars.
The carrier is designed to accommodate various vehicles
such as passenger cars, trucks, buses, and heavy-duty vehicles. To achieve such mixed loading, 13 car decks areprovided in total, and two of these decks are the liftable
type to permit accommodating larger vehicles.
Loading of vehicles are attained by roll-on and roll-off
through shore-ramp doors located aft and amidship on thestarboard side. The hold ramps are provided for drive
through access to the accommodation bay.
Energy saving of the carrier is achieved by a new hull
form with superior ship speed improved by water tanktests, employment of an energy-saving device called ‘STEP’(Spray TEaring Plate), adoption of highly efficient NHV(Non Hub Vortex) propeller, and use of bulb-type fluorescent lamps for the inboard lighting in place of incandescent lamps.
The STEP is an energy-saving device of a pair of plates
attached to both side of the bow (see photo). The STEP iseffective to reduce wave resistance working on the hull.
Due to this, the fuel consumption can be improved without losing the ship speed with the wave resistance. It isexpected that the resistance will be decreased by 18% (comparison with the same type vessel) and the fuel consumpFor further information please contact:tion will be decreased by several percent.
The environmental preservation is achieved by protecting fuel oil tanks with double hull construction and installing tanks for low sulfur fuel oil.
For safe ship operation management, the movie camera is mounted at the every corner of the carrier to monitor a fire, invasion by suspicious persons, and inboard status. Moreover, the fleet monitoring system is introduced
to carry out ship operation management related to theship navigation together with collection of engine operation data from the shore base.
The carrier has acquired the Class NK’s appraisal of
the 10 Mode Performance Index for Ships. The STEP hasbeen applied to the hull form that has been appraised by
the Performance Index.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d;183.00m x 170.00m x 30.20mx 28.80m x 8.45m
Car carrying capacity: 5,000 units (Car size: 4.125m (L) x
1.550m (W) x 1.420m (H)Main engine: Hitachi-MAN B&W 6S60MC-C diesel x 1
unitGT:
45,961
MCR:12,210kW x 105min-1
Speed, service: Abt. 19.0kt
Classification:NK
Completion: June 30, 2011

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MHI Completes development of new-generation LNG carrierof “Sayaendo” series--Continuous cover for MOSS-type spherical tanks-Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
(MHI) has completed development of
the new-generation LNG carrier
marking an evolutionary advancefrom Moss-type LNG carriers. It features a peapod-shaped continuouscover for the Moss spherical tanks thatis integrated with the ship’s hull, inlieu of the conventional hemispherical cover.
The continuous cover over thetanks improves aerodynamics by substantially reducing wind pressure.
Improved aerodynamics contributes
to reduced fuel consumption duringnavigation. At the same time, the continuous cover minimizes exposure of
support structures and equipment,
and it also facilitates reinforcement ofoverall strength to be effective in resisting ice impact load.
The new-generation MOSS-TypeLNG carrier measures 288 meters inlength, 49.0m in width, 26.0m in depth
and 11.5m in draft and has cargo tanktotal capacity of 155,000m3 using fourMoss-type tanks.
It is also applicable to the New
Panamax category.
Comparedwith the conventional Moss-type
LNG carrier ofthe same size, ithas the capacity
to transport
8,000m 3 more
LNG by employing stretched Mosstanks and its steel hull structure isabout 5% lighter in weight. The depthof the ship has also been reduced by
one meter, enabling better compatibility with major terminals in Japan andother countries in view of cargo manifold and gangway landing arrangement.
For its main power plant, the newgeneration MOSS-Type LNG adoptsMHI’s “Ultra Steam TurbinePlant”(UST), a new turbine plant

which achieves higher thermal efficiency through effective use of thermal energy by reheating steam. Together with downsizing, weight reduction and hull lines improvement, thenew ship achieves a substantial 20%
reduction in fuel consumption compared to conventional ships.
MHI looks to its new-generation
LNG carrier as a sure leader intomorrow’s shipping industry, and thecompany aims to conduct its marketing activities aggressively.

Imabari completes 95,709DWT bulk carrier, DOUBLE PRESTIGE
Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
completed construction of DOUBLEPRESTIGE (HN: S-1555), a95,709DWT bulk carrier, and delivered the vessel at the Marugame
Headquarters on Jul. 26, 2011.
The Vessel is a single screw diesel

engine driven ocean-going bulk carrier suitable for carrying coal, ore, andgrain cargoes.
The vessel is provided with the siderolling type hatch covers, which areoperated by electric motor and a chain
drive system. The sizes of hatches aredesigned widely for convenience ofcargo-handling operation.
The vessel has an energy saving
device installed at the leading edge ofrudder. This contributes to environment-friendly and economical operation of the vessel.
Principal particulars
Length, o.a.:234.98 m
Length, b.p.:
227.00 m
Breadth, mld.:
38.00 mDepth, mld.:
19.90 mDraught, mld.:
14.45 mDWT/GT:
95,709t/50,617
Cargo hold capacity:
109,477m3
Main engine:
Mitsui-MAN B&W
6S60MC-C (Mark 7) diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
12,950kW x 101.0rpm
Speed, service:
About 15.0kt
Complement:
24
Classification:
NKDelivery:
Jul. 26, 2011

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MES LNG carrier “Double Eco MAX”
with gas firing slow speed diesel engine—30% reduction in fuel cost plus low CO2 emission—
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
Co, Ltd. (MES) has completed the development of a new type LNG Carrier termed “Double Eco MAX” achieving 30% reduction in fuel cost and CO2emission by adoption of a gas firingslow speed diesel engine ME-GI for
the propulsion system. MES is now
proposing a product lineup of LNG
carrier for 147,000m3 type, 155,000m3
type and 180,000m3 type to the customers.
The most distinctive feature of theDouble Eco MAX is that it is installedwith ME-GI engine which achieves
30% reduction of fuel cost and CO2emission. Although this engine is ahighly heat-efficient 2-cycle slow speed
diesel engine, it enables gas-firing, oilfiring as well as gas-oil mixed firing.
This realizes the direct propeller connecting propulsion system of binary
fuel burning to achieve maximum reduction of fuel cost and CO2 emission.
That is “Ecology MAX.”At the same time, this propulsion
system with the binary fuel burning
enables the optimum selection of thefuel out of the fluctuating fuel pricesof the time, creating managerial
economies in the ship operation. That
is “Economy MAX.”The commercialization of gas-firingslow speed 2-cycle engine has long
been considered very difficult. However, MES has completed the development of such engine based upon its
unique technology of GIDE (Gas Injection Diesel Engine), which is thefirst generating plant by gas-firingslow speed diesel engine in the worldand has the demonstration test run

record of over 20,000 hours in its
Chiba Works.
The ME-GI engine is the highly
electronic controlled type while inheriting the characteristics of gas-firing
GIDE in order to enhance the environmental performance and efficiency
in all operational areas.
Risk assessment was fully carriedout by MAN DIESEL & TURBO,
DNV and ABS (Classification Societies) to prove the thorough safety thesystem.
While the increasing demand for natural gas is expected, MES will expand thewinning of orders of new type LNG carrier Double Eco MAX in the market.

Kawasaki delivers 180,000 DWT bulk carrier, FRONTIER NEIGE
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
has delivered the FRONTIER NEIGE(HN: 1637) bulk carrier to Southern
Pacific Holding Corporation at its Sakaide Shipyard. The carrier is theeighth state-of-the-art bulk carrier
with 180,000DWT developed by Kawasaki. The Frontier Neige is a 292meter-long bulk carrier boasting oneof the largest cargo capacities among

vessels that can enter France’s Portof Dunkirk.
The vessel is fully compliant withthe new bulk carrier hull strength
rules (IACS Common StructuralRules) for enhanced safety.
The vessel employs the latest technology to achieve maximum fueleconomy, including an energy-saving
main diesel engine, highly efficient
propellers, aswell as the Kawasaki semiduct system withcontra fins (SDSF) and rudder
bulb with fins(RBS-F), which
all contribute to
the vessel’s enhanced propulsion performance.

The Frontier Neige employs
double-hull fuel oil tanks and electrical deck machinery to prevent marine
pollution.
The bulk carrier’s anti-corrosion
coatings, complying with the new performance standards for protective
coatings (PSPC) for ballast tanks, ensure paint quality that is better thanever.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d:
292.00m x 288.00m x 45.00m x
24.70m x 18.20m
DWT/GT:
182,737t/93,288
Cargo hold capacity:
203,226m3
Main engine: Kawasaki MAN B&W
6S70MC-C7 diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
17,780kW x 87rpm
Speed, service:
About 15.3kt
Complement:
28
Classification:
NK
Registry:
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Sanoyas completes 120,000DWT handy cape bulker, NORD CETUS
Sanoyas Hishino Meisho Corp.
completed the 120,00DWT classhandy cape bulk carrier, NORD CETUS, for Southern Route Maritime,
S.A. at the Mizushima Works andShipyard on July 19, 2011.
The vessel is the 4th of the
120,000DWT type series. This is asophisticated new vessel achieving
large deadweight with shallow draft,anticipating the trade expansion forcoal and iron ore in the future market. The vessel with wide beam andshallow draft will clear the restrictionof some ports for large bulk carriers
and has been named “Handy Cape”
because it is the most flexible in Capesize bulk carriers.
The vessel with a wide beam andshallow draft will clear the restrictions
at some ports that do not permit thelarge bulk carriers to enter the ports.
Therefore, it has been named Handy
Cape because it is the most flexible inCapesize bulk carriers.
The improved propulsion efficiency
is achieved by employing a low-speed
and long-stroke main engine combined with a high-efficiency propeller
and SANOYAS energy saving device
called STF (Sanoyas-Tandem-Fin(patent): max. 6% energy saving) on

stern shell, which
also contributes
to the reductionof CO2 emission.
This vessel
complies with
Common Structural Rules(CSR) by International Association of Classification Societies. Considering protectionof the environment, various countermeasures such as fuel oil tanks ofdouble hull structures, holding tankfor accommodation discharges anddirty hold bilge and independent bilge
segregation system for engine room,
are incorporated.
For increased cargo-handling efficiency, cargo hatches are widened asmuch as possible and the same widthis applied to the No.1 through No.7
hatches. Dedicated fresh water tanks
are provided to store hold-washingwater generated by a large-capacity
fresh water generator. In addition,
special fuel oil heating system isadopted for fuel oil storage tanks to
avoid cargo damage by overheating
and reduce the steam consumption.
Wooden furniture in the living

quarters makes officers and crews
comfortable in the vessel, and safe
maneuverability is achieved with organized arrangement and rear visibility in the wheelhouse.
Principal particulars
Owner Southern Route Maritime,S.A.
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d:
245.00m x 238.00m x 43.00m x
21.65m x 15.404m
DWT/GT:
119,473t/64,647
Cargo hold capacity:
135,717m3(grain)Main engine:MAN B&W 6S60MC-C
diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
13,560 kW
Speed, service:
about 14.6kt
Complement:
25
Classification:
NKDelivery:
July 19, 2011

Universal completes Panamax bulk carrier, NORD VENUS
Universal Shipbuilding Corporation delivered the 80,000DWT bulk
carrier, NORD VENUS, at the Maizuru shipyard on June 29, 2011.
The vessel is the 15th vessel of the
newly designed Panamax type bulk
carrier and has the largest deadweightand cargo hold capacity within therestriction of the length overall for thePanamax type bulk carrier, which has
been made possible using various independent technology.
The bow shape, called the LeadgeBow, reduces the added wave resistance not only at
the laden condition but also theballast condition.
The newly-developed Leadgebow has superior
performance atthe sea comparedto the Ax-Bow,
which is employed by morethan 90 vessels.
The vessel demonstrates high propulsion efficiency and energy saving,since it is equipped with the Surf-Bulb(Rudder fin with bulb) after the propeller and SSD (Super Stream Duct)in front of the propeller.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 225.00mx 222.00m x 32.26m x 20.00m x
14.38mDWT/GT:80,655t/42,711
Cargo hold capacity:
95,980m3
Main engine: MAN B&W 7S50MC-C
diesel x 1 unit
Sea speed:
14.6ktComplement:
25
Classification:NK
Completion:
June 29, 2011

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MES to build two neo Supramax 66BCs
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd. (MES) has agreed with thefirst class shipowner to build two neo
Supramax 66BCs, 66,000DWT bulk
carriers of the next generation newly
developed as low fuel consumption/eco-friendly ship.
Keeping the superior usability of
MES best selling 56,000DWT type
Handymax bulk carrier (“Mitsui 56”)
which achieved over 170 contracts,
this new and larger type bulk carrier
is expected to establish a new segmentin bulk carrier market. Developmentof the ship’s design was preceded byhearings from various owners andoperators and investigations on morethan 600 ports all over the world. This
ship is designed to have overPanamax
beam (36m) and shallow draft in consideration of prevailing trade patterns
and the expansion of Panama Canalin 2014.
Despite its larger deadweight andcargo capacity than Mitsui 56, neo
Supermax 66BC achieves even lessfuel consumption by adopting newly
developed hull form and other energy

saving equipment.
At IMO MEPC62 held in July 2011,
implementation of new energy efficiency design index (EEDI) and actual
restrictions on fuel consumption inline therewith have been adopted. Neo
Supramax 66BC’s fuel consumption
is far lower than the restriction levelbased on EEDI and is expected to benefit its users in long term under the
future marine environment protection
restrictions.
The MES achievement is a resultof high valuation of neo Supramax
66BC’s concept, superior energy efficiency and operational flexibility fromwide beam, shallow draft design. The
two ships are to be chartered by European major operator.
Features can be outlined as follows:
The ship is equipped with deck cranes
and keeps the superior usability of
Mitsui 56. The ship is designed tohave wide beam, shallow draft anddeadweight of 66,000 metric tons,
while keeping sufficient capacity forloading various bulk cargoes including coal, iron ore, wheat, barley, soybeans, etc. The ship can also accommodate lengthy/heavy cargoes such as
steel pipe and hot coil. Hatch openingof the ship is optimized to meet theexisting cargo handling facilities atvarious ports.
Principal particulars
Length overall:
About 200m
Beam (molded):
36.00mDepth (molded):
18.45mDeadweight:
About 66,000mt
Speed, service:
14.5kt (NSR)

Onomichi Dockyard complets new product carrier—First vessel of Mark IV series—
Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd. delivered the 50,000DWT-type product andchemical carrier, HIMALAYA (HN:562), to Noble Sea Shipping Company
Limited on July 28, 2011. The vesselis the first of the newly-developed
product and chemical carrier called
Mark IV series, and one more same
type vessel will be delivered to thesame owner on September.
The Mark IV type employs the corrugate structure for the bulkheads.

Every cargo tank has an independenttype cargo pump to allow loading various types of products and chemicals
including IMO type-II and III.
New design concept for the MarkIV series has been focused on the following points: ‘Operation performance’ to ensure the superior operability of various machinery andequipment based on previous shipbuilding achievements and cargo-handling data, ‘Safety performance’ to besecured with increased
operation efficiency,‘Maintenance performance’ to contribute tocost reduction in overall
maintenance, and ‘Ecofriendly performance’ byarranging machineryand equipment that arefriendly to the marine

environment and providing the crewwith amenity in ship life.
The shape of the stem is the Onomichi Straight Bow (OSB). This original stem design can reduce the resistance at the rough sea condition. Onomichi parallel fins (OPF) are employed to improve the water flow
around the stern. This allows controlling the water flow to the propeller andresults in the decrease in fuel consumption.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D x d:182.5m x 32.20m
x 19.05m x 13.10m
DWT/GT:
50,000t/29,500
Main engine:
Mitsui MAN B&W
6S50MC-C (Mark 7) x 1 unit
MCR: 9,480 kW x 127min-1 (rpm)Speed, max. trial:
15.7ktClassification:
ABS
Registration:
Cyprus (Limassol)

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GLOBAL PEACEDST QUEEN

SAIYO

Owner: Global Breeze S. A.
Builder: The Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 842
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 175.50m x 29.40mx 13.70m x 9.62m
DWT/GT: 31,742t/19,801
Main engine: Mitsubishi 6UEC45LSE
diesel x 1 unit
Speed service: 14.4kt
Classification: NK
Registration: Singapore
Complements: 24
Completion: Aug. 4, 2011

Owner: Bright Islands Corporation
Builder: IHI Marine United Inc.
Hull No.: 3319
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D: 190.00m x 32.26m x
18.10mDWT/GT: 55,848t/31,540
Main engine: DU-WARTSILA 6RTflex50 x 1 unit
MCR: 8,890kW x 116.0rpm
Classification: NK
Completion: Sept. 7, 2011
Flag: PanamaOwner: Estrella Navigation, S.A.
Builder: Namura Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 336
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 234.88m x 38.00m
x 20.00m x 12.80m
DWT/GT: 92,014t/50,927
Main engine: Mitsui MAN B&W
6S60MC-C diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: About 15.00kt
Classification: NK
Complement: 25
Completion: July 1, 2011

THOR FORTUNE

PARAMACONIATLANTIC CLOVER

Owner: Thor Fortune Shipping Pte.
Ltd.
Builder: Oshima Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 10608
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 189.99m x
32.26m x 17.62m x 12.444m
DWT/GT: 54,123t/31,487
Main engine: Kawasaki MAN B&W
6S50MC-C (Mk7) diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.50kt
Classification: NK
Registration: Singapore
Completion: June 15, 2011

Owner: Panavenflot Corp.
Builder: Sumitomo Heavy Industries
Marine & Engineering Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 1370
Ship type: Tanker
L (o.a.) x B x D: 228.60m x 42.00m x
21.50mDWT/GT: 105,000t/56,000
Main engine: Mitsui MAN B&W
6S60MC-C diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: About 14.8kt
Classification: LR
Completion: June 21, 2011

Owner: Sun Advance Shipping S.A.
Builder: Shin Kurushima Dockyard
Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: S-5688
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 179.99m x28.20m x 14.30m x 10.10m
DWT/GT: 33,671t/21,192
Main engine: 6UEC45LSE diesel x 1
unit
Speed, service: 14.3kt
Classification: NK
Registration: PanamaCompletion: Mar. 10, 2011

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