No. 300 Aug. - Sept. 2003

The Ship of The Year 2002 Award goes to the Tempera

The Society of Naval Architects of Japan (SNAJ) hasawarded its Ship Of the Year 2002 Award to the106,034DWT Aframax tanker, Tempera, built by Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. (now Sumitomo Heavy Industries Marine & Engineering Co., Ltd.: SHI ME) for
Fortum Oil & Gas OY of Finland. The award ceremony
took place at the Nippon Kaiun Club in Tokyo on July 22.
A fishing training ship and coastal chemical tanker received the associated awards. The former was evaluatedfor the beautiful design and the latter for the first employment of an electric propulsion system in a coastal ship.
The Tempera is the world first Double Acting Tanker(DAT) which concept was a result of Kvaerner Masa-Yards’
study. The Tempera navigates stern ahead in frozen ice
conditions and bow first in open water. The navigation
speed is about five to six knots in level ice with a thicknessof about one meter, and 15 knots in normal sea conditions.
The Tempera is also the largest tanker in the world to

be built to the Ice Class 1A Super classification. The hullconstruction and ice breaking performance conform to the
Ice Class 1A Super requirements stipulated by the Finnish Maritime Administration (FMA) and LRS.
The Tempera is equipped with a podded azimuthing
propulsion unit that can rotate 360 degree at the stern of
the ship. The podded propulsion system ensures safe navigation in the seas, especially in the many islands around
Finland.
Principal particulars of the Tempera
Ship type: Crude oil and oil product carrier
Length, o.a.: Approx.252.00m
Length, b.p.: 230.00m
Breadth, mld.:
44.00mDepth, mld.: 22.50m
Designed draught, mld.: 14.50m
Scantling draught, mld.: 15.30m(Continued on page 2)

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Kawasaki completes first pressure build-up type
coastal LNG carrier Shinju Maru No. 1
Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation has delivered the 2,500m 3 LNG
carrier, Shinju Maru No. 1 (HN:1529), to the domestic co-owners, Corporation for Advanced Transport andTechnology and Shinwa Chemical
Tanker Kaisha, Ltd.
The vessel is the first pressurebuild-up type coastal LNG carrier
built in Japan. Kawasaki constructed
the cargo tank and handling sectionthat constitutes the core part of thecarrier, and Higaki Shipbuilding Co.
installed the core part in the hull built
by Higaki.

The LNG carrier has two pressurebuild-up type cylindrical LNG cargotanks (total containment capacity:
2,500m 3) for convenience in short distance transport. Kawasaki’s rich experience in LNG carrier construction
is fully demonstrated in the Shinju
Maru No. 1.
The main features are:
Two independent cylindrical tanks
are laid down horizontally in the respective cargo compartments. Each
LNG containment tank can absorb
contraction due to the cryogenic temperature without effect on the hull construction. Heat
isolation isachieved by the
special insulating system.
Pressurebuild-up tankconstruction has
sufficient capacity to accumulate
the pressure of
the boil-off gas

IHIMU completes double hull VLCC
IHI Marine United Inc. (IHIMU)
has delivered the 300,610DWT double
hull crude oil carrier, Tsurumi (HN:
3071), to Kei Enterprise Incorporationof Panama at its Kure Shipyard. After delivery, the vessel entered crude(Continued from page 1)
DWT at scantling draft: Approx.
106,000MT
GT: Approx. 64,200
Service speed, open water: Approx.
15.4 knots (15% sea margin at designed draft)
Service speed, ice condition:
Approx. 8 knots (in channel ice at
scantling draft)
Main propulsion machinery
Type: Electric motor-driven podded
azimuthing propulsion unit
MCR: 16,000kW
Complement: 29

oil transport service between the
Middle East and Japan.
Continuing the last series of
280,000and300,000DWTtypedouble
hull VLCCs, IHIMU has developed
the latest design of VLCC to achieve
maximum hull form with maximum
draft to pass the Straight of Malacca,
Malaysia, so-called Malaccamax, reflecting operation conditions
for many Japanese VLCC operators. The
Tsurumi is thefirst of IHIMU’slatest design of
VLCC. Five
more of the same
type of VLCC
has already beenordered by Japanese operators,(BOG), and no leakage of BOG occurs
from the tanks. Cargo tank compartments employ double hull construction for both shipside and bottom, ensuring safety measures against an
accident such as collision or stranding. The tank covers are used to shieldthe LNG tank tops and shut out theouter heat. The carrier is equippedwith a main diesel engine because
BOG treatment (use as fuel for main
marine boiler) is unnecessary.
Principal particulars
Length (o.a.):86.29mLength (b.p.):80.30mBreadth, mld.:
15.10mDepth, mld.:
7.00m
Draught, mld.:
4.171mGT:
2,936tDWT:
1,781tCargo capacity:
2,513m 3
Main engine:
Hanshin Diesel
LH36LA diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
1,912kW x 270rpm
Speed, service:
Approx. 12.7kt
Complement:
13
Classification:NK
to be built at the Kure Shipyard.
Principal Particulars:
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 333.00m
x 324.00m x 60.00m x 29.00m x
20.529m
DWT/ GT: 300,610t/ 159,610t
Main Engine: DU-Sulzer 7RTA84T
MCR: 27,160kW x 74.0rpm
Speed, service: 16kt
Classification: NK
Completion: July 8, 2003

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No. 300 Aug. - Sept. Page 3

MHI delivers Ferry Yamato to domestic owner
The 13,353GT ferry, Yamato, which was constructedby Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) for Hankyu
Ferry Co., Ltd., is now plying between Shin Moji and Izumi
Otsu.
The ferry can accommodate 667 passengers and load
229 trucks and 138 passenger cars, offering a comfortable12-hour trip between the two cities at a service speed of
23.5 knots.
The Yamato was designed to provide larger capacityand faster service to cope with the modal shift from land
to coastal transport. For the preservation of the environ-ment, CO2 and NO x emission from the ferry is suppressed.
Barrier-free construction is provided for disabled or elderly people together with safety provisions, to enhance theseagoing experience.
The ferry has sufficient public spaces including observation decks, bathrooms, promenades, restaurants, shower
rooms, kids rooms and pet rooms. The accommodation
quarters consist of four special rooms and 44 first classrooms, 12 Japanese style and 22 Western style. Another91 rooms are provided for second-class passengers and drivers.
Principal particulars
Length, o.a.:
195.0mBreadth, mld.:
26.4m
Depth, mld.:
9.90m
Draught, mld.:
6.7m
GT:
13,353t
Main engine:
Wartsila 16V-38B x 2 sets
Speed, service:
23.5ktCarrying capacity
Passengers:
667
Trucks:229 units
Passenger cars:
138 units

Sanoyas develops STF to decrease energy consumption by 6%—Effect confirmed on two newbuildings—
Sanoyas Hishino Meisho Corp. hasconfirmed the effect of the Sanoyas
Tandem Fin (STF: patent pending) on
energy saving for ship propulsion. Theenergy consumption can be decreased
by 6% maximum. The effect was confirmed on two newbuildings, whichwere built at its Mizushima Worksand Shipyard.
The STF is mounted on both sidesof the stern shell before the propeller
as shown in the photo. This can be
attached to both newbuildings andexisting vessels. Sanoyas will employ
the STF for newbuildings as a standard spec.
Tandem fins are arranged at different heights and at a certain distance. The forward fin suppresses generation of turbulent flow at the stern
keel. Thus, resistance due to the turbulent flow is decreased, and the water flow before the propeller becomes
uniform, increasing propulsion efficiency.
The fins are made of steel plate witha length of about propeller diameter.
The plane of fins has the same shapeas that of the keel contour. This idea
is simple and not costly for energy
saving, and superior in cost effect.
The STF was already attached to a
55,000DWT bulk carrier and
115,000DWT tanker, both delivered
this year by Sanoyas, and good results
have been obtained from these vessels. As a result, owners of the vessels
hope to install the STF on their otherships.

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No. 300 Aug. - Sept. Page 4

MES achieves 2.53 million ps in diesel construction in FY2002—Total production since 1928 reaches 41.92 mil ps—
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd. (MES) built 2.53 million psof diesel engines corresponding to 122
units at the Machinery Factory of the
MES Tamano Works in fiscal 2002.
The record was 130,000 ps greaterthan that of FY 2001, 2.40 mil ps with
122 units. The larger output achievement for 2002 reflected the increasein larger bore engines (98cm diameter)
built for container carriers. Total production since 1928 has now reached41.92 mil ps.
MES now estimates that the highengine production level will continue
for the time being. In April this year,
MES added one more test bed to theeight current test beds for the No. 1
Assembly Shop, with a total of 11 test
beds including the two test beds be-

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Annual Engine Production for the Last Five Years
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002

112 units
78 units
99 units
122 units
122 units

1,770,000 ps
1,260,000 ps
1,670,000 ps
2,400,000 ps
2,530,000 ps

longing to the No. 2 Assembly shop.
With such a setup, the company
aims to facilitate production and shipment. Annual delivery will increaseby 20 units, or an increase of 200,000
to 300,000ps in production. New installations include the test bed, piping work, hydraulic braking unit, etc.
The investment amounted to about
200 million yen.

MES first entered into a technicallicense agreement with Burmeister &Wain of Denmark in 1926 and built
the first engine in 1928. Since thenthe company has continued B&W engine production and attained therecord of 40 million ps in July 2002.
The company will now produce diesel
engines of 2.50 million ps per year
boosted by stable demand.

Order received for large
marine diesels fromChina

delivered to the customer from February to June 2004.
MES obtained an order for eight
diesel engines of the same type from
China in 2000. Six of these have already been delivered to HZ as scheduled. Four of the six are now operating smoothly on large container carriers and are highly evaluated by theoperator.
Specifications of Mitsui-MAN
B&W 12K90MC-C
Output:54,840kW (74,520ps)
Speed;
104rpmNo. of cylinders:
12
Piston diameter:
900mm

MES has received an order for
three large marine diesel engines from
Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding(Group) Co. Ltd. (HZ) of Shanghai,
China, via Mitsubishi Corp., a Japanese trading house. The Mitsui-MAN
B&W 12K90MC-C engines will bemounted on the 5,688TEU container
carriers to be built at the Chinese shipyard. The order includes two more
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Industry News in Brief

MES Tamano Shipyard authorized by MLIT
for aluminum ship construction
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructures, and Transport (MLIT) has authorized the Tamano Shipyard of Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co,.
Ltd. (MES) as a specialized workshop
for aluminum ship construction.
The Tamano Shipyard is the firstworks to obtain the authorization
based on simplified shop inspections
and the like, previously required forconstruction processes of aluminumalloy hulls.
The authorization proves that the
Tamano Shipyard complies with thestrict requirements of MLIT for the
layout of the facility and equipment,
inspection system, the number of engineers, construction management
system, and construction procedures.
The Tamano Shipyard has built
various types of aluminum alloy hull
ships for the last 15 years. Expertise

The Japan Ship Centre (JETRO)
in London is the overseas representative office of the Japan Ship Exporters Association (JSEA). Apart fromproviding a local channel of communication to the JSEA, it acts as a firstpoint of contact to the Japanese shipbuilding industry and an information
provider to the European industry.
Five years since first establishing a
web presence in 1998, the JSC will
unveil a new website at the beginningof September 2003.
The main objective of the renewal

for engineering, fabrication, and erection has been accumulated, and thehigh level of the expertise was highly
evaluated by the MLIT examination
for the authorization.
The Shipyard will begin construction of the Techno Super Liner (TSL)
this August. The ship is a ultra-highspeed passenger/cargo ship to ply be-

Re-launch ofJapan Ship Centre
websitewww.jsc.org.uk

was to transform the website into afrequently updated news and information resource that users will want toreturn to on a regular basis. Other focus areas included improving the site’s
usability and accessibility by employing intuitive easy-to-use navigation,by choosing a modern clean design,and ensuring that pages are quick to
download evenfor users connecting to theinternet by modem.
What tangible
benefits are
there for users of
the new site?
Firstly, they will
be able to obtainthe latest news
emerging from
New website image of the Japan Ship Centre, London

tween Tokyo and the Ogasawara Islands, and will use an aluminum alloy hull. Upon completion, the ship
will be the world’s largest aluminumalloy ship.
MES will begin construction of thelargest aluminum hull ship TSL(below) of over 40 knots at the newly
authorized shipyard

the Japanese shipbuilding and shipmachinery industries much more efficiently than before.
Secondly, they will be able to takeadvantage of a revamped links section
containing listings for Japanese shipbuilding and related companies operating offices in Europe. It is anticipated that new entries will be added
to this list based on enquiries mostfrequently received by the JSEA and
the JSC.
Regular readers of Sea Japan will
also be pleased to know that 60 issuesof the newsletter - going back five
years - will be available to download
free.
Another feature will be easy accessto a wide range newbuilding statistics issued from the Maritime Bureauof the MLIT. Finally, a web-mail form
will make it easier for users to sendquestions or otherwise contact theJapan Ship Centre. This feedback will
also be employed as the basis for future development of the site.

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Shipyard Activities

MOL Endeavor
Owner: Lunar River Line S. A.
Builder: IHI Marine United Inc.
Hull No.: 3164
Ship Type: Container Ship
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 294.13m x
32.26m x 19.03m x 13.54m
DWT/GT: 61,441t/53,096t
Maine Engine: DU SULZER
9RTA96C diesel x 1 unit

36.60m x 20.80m x 10.60m
DWT/GT: abt. 48,898t/46,021t
Cargo hold capacity: 78,934m 3
Main engine: Mitsubishi7UEC60LS diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: abt. 16.7kt
Classification: NK
Completion: June 30, 2003

L (o.a.) x L (b.p) x B x D x d: 288.97m
x 279.00m x 45.00m x 24.40m x
17.955m
DWT/GT: 177,173t/89,529t
Main Engine: B&W 6570MC(Mark6) diesel x 1 unit
Speed, trial max.: 17.4kt
Classification: NK
Completion: June 12, 2003

Chemroad Vega

Shin Heiryu
Container carrying capacity:
4,500TEUs
Speed, service: 24.5kt
Classification: NK
Completion: June 26, 2003

Owner: Thebe Maritime S. A.
Builder: Universal Shipbuilding
Corp.

Crystal Marine
Owner: Kumiai Navigation (Pte) Ltd.
Builder: Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation
Hull No.: 1518
Ship type: LPG carrier
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d:
227.50m x 222.00m x 37.20m x
21.00m x 11.20m
DWT/GT: 53,395t/45,801t
Cargo hold capacity: 80,138m 3

Ship No.: 228
Ship Type: Ore/bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d:
299.95m x 290.00m x 50.0m x24.10m x 17.88m
DWT/GT: 203,315t/101,953t
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S70MC(MARK VI) diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.5kt
Classification: NK
Completion: June 30, 2003

Cape Glory
Main engine: Kawasaki-MAN B&W
7S60MC-C diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 17.0kt
Classification: NK
Completion: June 30, 2003

Gas Capricorn
Owner: Gas Diana Transport Inc.
Builder: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Hull No.: 2179
Ship type: LPG carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: abt. 230m x

Owner: Cape Glory Shipping S. A.
Builder: Namura Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 229
Ship type: Bulk carrier

Owner: Eiko Maritime S. A.
Builder: Shin Kurushima Dockyard
Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 5193
Ship Type: Chemical carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 174.38m x 27.70
x 16.0m x 11.0m
DWT/GT: 34,528t/20,035t
Main Engine: 6UEC52LS diesel x 1
unit
Speed, trial max.: 15.0kt
Classification: NK
Completion June 12, 2003

Hiryu
Owner: Olamar Navegacion S. A.
Builder: Oshima Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 10343
Ship Type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 188.50m x
32.26m x 17.15m x 12.14m
DWT/GT: 52,982t/29,413t
Main Engine: KAWASAKI-MAN
B&W 6S50MC-C diesel x 1 unit
Speed, trial max.: 14.5kt
Classification:NK
Completion:
June 18,
2003

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