No. 357 Feb. - Mar. 2013

Japan Marine United established for extensive business services—Merger of Universal Shipbuilding and IHI Marine United—Japan Marine United (JMU) was newly established by
the management integration of Universal Shipbuilding
Corporation (USC) and IHI Marine United (IHIMU) on
1st January, 2013.
Combining the respective engineering resources andstrength of the 7 domestic shipyards at Ariake, Kure, Tsu,
Maizuru, Isogo, Tsurumi and Innoshima and 2 technicalresearch centers in Tsu and Yokohama, JMU will provide
its customers with more extensive range of products, services, new ideas and concepts through our 4 core business- Merchant Ship Business, Naval Shipbuilding and Repair Business, Engineering Business and Life Cycle Business.
The various synergies of these 2 companies can make itpossible for us to expand our product lineup, to improve
the productivity of each shipyard, and to accelerate product development with our sufficient design capacity. Inaddition, JMU will make the most of its expanded capabilities and optimized organization for responding to largelot orders, procuring equipment and materials under morecompetitive terms.
Through such efforts, this newborn company will attempt to establish our close ties and mutual trust between
the clients in the world and to become the world’s leading
company in the marine/offshore industry.
Merchant Ship Business
Based on the world’s top class technological resources,
sufficient equipment and massive experience for shipbuilding of USC and IHIMU, JMU can provide various products, such as tankers, bulk carriers, container carriers, gascarriers, OSVs (offshore support vessel) and car ferries andso on. With an impressive construction record and stateof-the-art technologies, JMU builds highly economical andeco-friendly merchant ships for all over the world.
Furthermore, JMU will contribute to the offshore development through construction of Floating oil/gas Production, Storage, and Offloading unit (FPSO, FSO), drilling and production unit (Jack-up rigs, Semi-submerged
rigs, Drill Ship etc.) and floating structures for offshore
wind farms, as well as of offshore support vessels (OSVs)
For further information please contact:

Japan Marine United Head Officeand various type of working vessels.
Naval Shipbuilding and Repair Business
JMU has delivered various type of naval ships, patrolships and specialized ship for Japanese Government, suchas the helicopter destroyer “Hyuga”, Aegis destroyer“Chokai”, Antarctic observation ship “Shirase”, minesweeper “Enoshima”, Icebreaking patrol vessel “Soya”,
Helicopter-carrier patrol vessel “Daisen” and so on. JMU’s
5 shipyard at Kure, Maizuru, Isogo, Tsurumi andInnoshima are supporting and making an important contribution to the operation of naval ships of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force and patrol vessels of the Japan
Coast Guard.
Engineering Business
By the proven technologies and a lot of experience forshipbuilding, JMU provides design / construction support
for various product, such as “DEEPDISH” upgrading work
for semi-submerged rigs, the vessel with CRP (ContraRotating Propeller) propulsion system , the offshore structures, for instance, FPSO, FSO, FSRU with IHI-SPB (Selfsupporting, Prismatic Shape IMO type B) tank systemand technical assistance for shipyards worldwide.
Website: http://www.jsea.or.jp

JAPAN SHIP EXPORTERS' ASSOCIATION
2-2, Toranomon 3-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001 Tel: (03) 5425-9671 Fax: (03) 5425-9674

E-Mail: postmaster@jsea.or.jp

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Life Cycle Business
JMU’s global service network enable us to provide one-stop service
wherever in the world to meet shipowner/operator’s requirement, which
includes drydock repairs, conversion

engineering and works (i.e., retrofit
work for ballast water management
system), running repairs, ship doctor
service with information management
system (ADMAX, Sea-Navi) andspare parts supply.
Tsu Shpyard

Arike Shipyard

Kure Shipyard
Maizuru Shipyard

Yokoha Shipyard Isogo Works

Yokohama Shipyard TsurumiWorksInnoshima Works

MHI completes 83,000m3-type LPG carrier, ASTOMOS EARTH
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
(MHI) completed construction of theASTOMOS EARTH (HN: 2283), an
LPG carrier with a tank capacity of83,426m3, and delivered the vessel toAstomos Energy Corporation at theNagasaki Shipyard & Machinery
Works on August 31, 2012. This vessel is the first of the MHI third-generation LPGC, which was developed,
based on the MHI first and second
generation LPGC series having many
delivery records (49 vessels).
This new LPGC has been designedwith the concept of environmentallyfriendly, easy and flexible operationand maintenance and high reliability
as main features.
Higher propulsive performance
having less vibration compared withconventional LPGC was achieved by
the sophisticated hull form, optimum
design of propeller and MitsubishiReaction fin. Furthermore, the main
engine complies with NOx limitation
Tier II, and low sulfur fuel can be used
to comply with SOx limitation of SECA
(SOx Emission Control Area).
Various improvements are adopted
for efficient and flexible cargo opera-tion such as the increase in the unloading rate by auxiliary cargo pumps,
elimination of loading restriction,
cargo manifold arrangement to be fitted to various terminals, etc. In addition, the unbalanced cargo capacity isallocated to each cargo tanks toachieve the flexible cargo transportation.
Higher reliability was achieved byIMO IGC-code type B independenttank newly developed based on thefeedback from long experience, design
expertise accumulated through construction of 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: 230.0mx 219.0m x 36.6m x 21.65m x11.575m
Gross tonnage:
47,950Cargo tank capacity:
83,426m3
Main engine:
MITSUBISHI UE7UEC60LS II doesel x 1 unit
Output:13,000kW x 100min-1
Speed, service:
17.0ktClassification:NK

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KHI delivers bulk carrier NEUTRINO to Southern Pacific Holding
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
delivered the 58,612DWT bulk carrier, NEUTRINO (HN: 1697), toSouthern Pacific Holding Corporationat its Sakaide Works on October 12,
2012. The vessel is the 21st state-ofthe-art bulk carrier of the 58,000DWT
series developed by Kawasaki.
The vessel has a flush deck with aforecastle and five holds that are designed for optimum transport ofgrains, coals, ores, and steel products.
Four 30t deck cranes are installed
along the center in between hatch covers to facilitate cargo handling at portsthat lack cargo handling facilities.
The vessel employs the latest intechnology to achieve maximum fueleconomy, including an energy-saving
main diesel engine, highly efficient
propellers, the Kawasaki rudder bulb
system with fins (RBS-F), as well as abow designed to reduce wave resistance, which all contribute to thevessel’s enhanced propulsion performance.
The main engine and generator
engine comply with Tier II NOx emission standards set by the International Convention for the Preventionof Pollution from Ships.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d:
197.00m x 194.00m x 32.26m x
18.10m x 12.65m
DWT/GT:58,612t/33,084
Cargo hold capacity:
73,614m3
Main engine: Kawasaki-MAN B&W
6S50MC-C7 diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
8,630kW x 116rpm
Speed, service:
about 14.5kt
Complement:
25
Classification:
NKRegistry:
The Marshall Islands
Delivery:
October 15, 2012

Imabari constructs 200th 28,000DWT bulk carrier
The Imabari Shipbuilding Company group completed construction ofthe 200th 28,000DWT type bulk carrier, KING RICE, at the shipyard of
I-S Shipyard Co., Ltd. on October 29,
2012. It was a commemorative eventfor the group.
The first vessel of the 28,000DWTtype bulker series was the STELLARBENY completed in 1990, and thegroup achieved building of the 100thvessel of the same series in March
2009. During the period of 19 years,vessels of the series gradually gained
reputation in shipping areas. 200thdelivery has been attained in threeyears and six months following the100th vessel, thanks to the reputation
widely known as “IMABARI 28” by
the ship owners and operators worldwide.
For the future, the Imabari groupwill hold the basic concept at the initial development stage of the28,000DWT bulk carrier and continue
to develop the vessel to be eco-friendly
and fuel-conscious by considering oilcost increase and the environmentalconservation.
Principal particulars (KING RICE)
Builder: I-S Shipyard Co., Ltd.
Ship type: Bulk carrier

L (o.a.) x B x D x d:
169.5m x
27.2m x 13.6m x 9.8m
DWT/GT: 28,000t/17,070
Main engine:
Hitachi-MAN
B&W 6S42MC (Mark 6) diesel x 1 unit
Output: 5,850kW x 129rpm
Speed, service: 14.0
Completion:
Oct. 29, 2012

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MES Delivers 72,800DWT open-hatch type general cargo carrier—1st vessel of open hatch series with 86,600m3 capacity—
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd. (MES) recently completed anopen hatch type general cargo carrierof 72,800DWT, RAVEN ARROW(HN: 1836), which had been underconstruction at its Chiba Works, anddelivered it recently to her owner MiDas Line S.A., Panama.
The vessel has a large cargo holdcapacity of more than 86,600m3 andis the 1st vessel of its series.
1. The Vessel is one of the largest open
hatch general cargo carriers in theworld with eight box-shaped cargoholds and four jib cranes forhandling cargo.
2. The vessel has three pairs of
piggyback-type hatch covers tohave large hatch openings.
3. The vessel has large hatch
openings, which has no protruding
object, and higher structuralreliability with the characteristic
structure of the hatch corners.
4. In consideration of carrying forest
products, bulkheads of cargo holdhave no protruding objects anddehumidifier system is provided.

5. Fittings forcontainer andpackaged
lumber loading are fitted
on the hatch
covers.
6. A hydrodynamic energy
saving device
on the rudderachieves good
propulsiveperformance.
7. MITSUI-MAN B&W Diesel
Engine 5S60ME-C8 is a light,
compact and high output
electronically controlled engine
complying with MARPOL NOx
restriction for exhaust gas.
8. The bow thruster and high-lift
rudder enables good maneuverability in port.
9. The vessel has a ballast water
treatment system for protection ofmarine environment in advance offorthcoming entry into force ofBallast Water Management
Convention.

Principal Particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D:
about
210.00m x 202.00m x 36.00m x
20.20mDWT/GT:
72,871t/46,295
Main engine:
Mitsui-MAN B&W
5S60ME-C8 (Mark 8) diesel x 1unit
MCO:
9,450kW x 89rpm
Speed, service:
14.5ktComplement:30
Classification:
NK
Registry:
PanamaDelivery:
November 27, 2012

Universal completes 180,000DWT bulk carrier, CAPE GENESIS
Universal Shipbuilding Corporation delivered the 180,000DWT BulkCarrier, CAPE GENESIS, to LEO
OCEAN S.A. at the Tsu shipyard on
October 25, 2012. This is the fourth
vessel of new design series ofDunkirkmax bulk carriers thatachieved large deadweight under restrictions for ship’s dimensions.
The vessel has double side skin con-struction for cargo holds and fuel oiltanks in order to reduce flooding risk
due to side damage and improve cargohandling.
The vessel is equipped with highpropulsion efficiency and energy saving devices, SSD (Super Stream Duct)and Surf-Bulb (Rudder Fin withBulb), in front of and behind the propeller respectively.
The bowshape, called the“ L E A D G E
BOW,” reduces
the added wave
resistance not
only at the laden
condition but also
the ballast condition.
Deck machinery such as wind-lasses, mooring winches, and hatch
covers are driven by an electric-motor
system for oil leak prevention on thedeck.
This vessel is equipped with ME
electronic control main engine whichenables the combustion conditions tobe lower fuel oil consumption andemission at any load by adjusting thefuel injection and exhaust valves electronically.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 292.0m
x 287.9m x 45m x 24.5m x 18.15m
DWT/GT:
182,097MT/93,031
Loading capacity:
193,396m3
Main engine:MAN B&W 7S65ME-C
diesel x 1 unit
Speed:
15.35kt
Complement:
25
Classification:NK
Completion:
October 25, 2012

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NAMURA completes post-Panamax bulk carrier, KIYONamura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
delivered the Kiyo, a 92,353DWT bulk
carrier at its Imari Shipyard & Workson November 7, 2012. The vessel isthe fifth post-Panamax bulk carrierof the 92,000DWT type with the widebreadth. The hull is designed and constructed by complying with the Common Structural Rules (CSR).
The vessel is mainly designed tocarry coal to electric power stations inJapan. The wide beam and shallow
draft helps achieve more efficientcargo handling compared with conventional ships engaged in the sametrade.
The vessel uses high-performance
mooring equipment and large-capacity ballast pumps. The former makes
berthing and unberthing easy, and thelatter facilitatescargo-handling
operation, respectively.
The main engine is the longstroke, lowspeed, and fuelefficient type.
The Namura
flow Control Fins
(NCF), rudder
fins, and a high-efficiency propeller are also equipped.
The combined use of these contributes
to increase propulsive performance.
The central fresh water cooling system is used for cooling the machineryin the engine room to achieve easy
maintenance. Water ballast tanks ofthis bulk carrier conform to the requirements of IMO PerformanceStandard for Protective Coatings(PSPC).
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 234.90m x 38.00m
x 20.00m x 12.80m
DWT/GT:
92,353t/50,927
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S60MC-C(Mark7) diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service:
about 15.0kt
Complement:
25
Classification:
NKFlag:Liberia

Oshima completes SAGA FORTUNE, open hatch general cargo carrier
Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. delivered the 56,023DWT open hatch
type general cargo carrier, SAGAFORTUNE, to SAGA Shipholding(Norway) AS on November 6, 2012.
The vessel is suitable to carry avariety of cargoes, such as roll papers,
wooden pulp, packaged lumbers, containers, grain, aluminum ingots, industrial vehicles, steel hot coils, steel
pipes, sulfur, and other bale and bulk
cargoes.
Cargo holds with complete square
hatch corners and flush bulkhead surfaces achieves smooth handling ofunitized cargoes. High stability hull
form is adopted for carriage of cargoes
on hatch covers. A hold dehumidifier
is installed to keep dry for cargoes thathate dampness such as roll paper,
wooden pulp, etc.
Two sets of high performance 42t
gantry cranes manufactured by
IKNOW Machinery facilitate cargohandling. A protector is also equipped
for loading and unloading in badweather.
For environmental protection, allfuel oil tanks have double side skinconstruction, and ballast water treatment system manufactured by
Optimarin is installed.
Following devices are also installed.
A bow thruster and high-lift rudder
offer effective maneuverability. A seaworthy bow for achieving excellent
seaworthiness is also adopted to improve speed performance under therough weather conditions (about 5%power saving compared with ordinary
bulbous bow). Low-fuel consumption(40% lower EEDI than reference line)
is accomplished by new optimized hull
form and adoption of “Flipper-Fins”

which increase propulsive efficiency.
Principal Particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d:
199.90m x 194.00m x 32.26m x
19.50m x 13.30m
DWT/GT:
56,023t/37,441
Loading capacity:
64,514m3
Main engine:
Diesel United
WARTSILA 6RT-flex50B diesel x
1 unitMCR:
9,474kW x 124.0rpm
Speed, service:
15.0ktClassification:
DNVCompletion:
November 6, 2012

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ETERNAL TRIUMPH

TTM HOPETSUBAKI

Owner: Clio Marine Inc.
Builder: IHI Marine United Inc.
Hull No.: 3331
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D: 190.00m x 32.26m x
18.10mDWT/GT: 55,830t/31,538
Main engine: DU-WARTSILA 6RTflex50 diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 8,890kW x 116.0rpm
Classification: NK
Registry: Singapore
Completion: September 25, 2012

Owner: New Hope Maritime S.A.
Builder: Sanoyas Shipbuilding Corporation
Hull No.: 1309
Ship type: Bulk carrier (Handycapetype)
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 245.00mx 238.00m x 43.00m x 21.65m x15.404m
DWT/GT: 119,496t/64,642
Cargo hold capacity: 135,717m3(grain)
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S60MC-C
diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 13,560kWClassification: NK
Completion: September 25, 2012

Owner: Kyushu Shosen Co., Ltd.
Builder: Naikai Zosen Corporation
Ship type: Passenger/car ferry
L (o.a.) x B x D: 86.50m x 14.50m x
10.40m x 4.30m
DWT/GT: 577t/1,599
Vehicle: 18 units (8t truck basis)
Passenger: 482
Crew: 18
Main engine: Daihatsu 6DCM-32ediesel x 2 units (twin screws)
MCR: 2,942kW x 750/186 min-1
Speed, trial max.: 20.733kt
Classification: JG

PACIFIC TOPAZ

CORAL AMETHYSTHANJIN ROSARIO

Owner: Hexad Shipping S.A.
Builder: Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 575
Ship type: Crude/product tanker
L (o.a.) x B x D: 182.5m x 32.20m x
18.40m x 19.05m
DWT/GT: 50,000t/28,426
Main engine: MITSUI MAN-B&W
6S50MC-C diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 15.2kt
Classification: ABSRegistry: LiberiaCompletion: October 23, 2012

Builder: Shin Kurushima Toyohashi
Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 5740
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 224.98m x
32.26m x 19.85m x 14.328m
DWT/GT: 78,092t/41,963
Main engine: B&W 6S60MC-C diesel
x 1 unit
Speed, service: about 14.5kt
Classification: NK
Registry: PanamaCompletion: October 2012

Builder: Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: Sno.1468
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 228.99m x 32.26mx 20.05 x 14.40m
DWT/GT: 82,158t/43,004
Main engine: Mitsui MAN B&W
6S60MC-C (Mark 7) diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.5kt
Classification: KRRegistry: PanamaCompletion: January 18, 2013

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