No. 336 Aug. - Sept. 2009

The world largest open hatch general cargo carrier,
CORELLA ARROW by Oshima

Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. delivered the 72,863DWTCORELLA ARROW, the world’s largest open-hatch bulk
carrier for general cargoes, to Glory Ocean Shipping S.A.
in May 2009.
The design allows accommodating a variety of cargoes
including pulp, packaged lumber, ore, grain, roll paper,
alminum ingots, coal and other solid bulk cargoes. Twoelectric-powered gantry cranes manufactured by Iknow
Machinery Co., Ltd. are installed on the upper deck, andthe capacity of the crane has 70t lifting capacity, which is
the largest capacity in this class. A large-capacity dehumidifier is installed, and special cargoes such as wooden
pulp and roll paper can be kept dry.
A bow thruster and high-lift schilling rudder are employed to ensure ship maneuvering in a port. The Seaworthy bow, which is designed to maintain the excellent seaworthiness, improves the speed performance under theFor further information please contact:

rough weather conditions, and adoption of a set of the Flipper-fins increases propulsive efficiency. These combinedarrangements help decrease the fuel oil consumption andimprove propulsion performance further.
Principal particulars
Length, o.a.:225.00m
Breadth, mld.:
32.26mDeapth, mld.:
20.56mDraft, mld.:
14.388m
DWT:
72,863t
GT:44,684Main engine:
MAN B&W 6S60ME-C diesel x 1unit
MCR:
12,577kW
Service speed:
15.5ktClassification:
DNV
Delivery Date:
May 11, 2009
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The Ship of the Year 2008 award goes to “megumi,” trimaran passenger ferry—Associated awards for FERRY AKEBONO and TRINITY ARROW—The Japan Society of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers awarded
its 19th Ship of The Year 2008 Awardto the “megumi”, a small trimaran
type passenger ferry of the light metal
hull. Three awards were obtained bythe TRINITY ARROW for the large
cargo vessel category, the FERRYAKEBONO for the large passenger
ship category, and the “megumi” forthe small passenger ferry category.
The commendation ceremony took
place at the Nippon Kaiun Club inTokyo on July 24, 2009. The ceremony
was held jointly with two other institutes, The Japan Institute of Marine
Engineering (JIME) and The Japan
Institute of Navigation. The Marine
Engineering of the Year Award andthe navigation Achievement Prize
were given to the respective winners.

Owner: Biwako Kisen Steamship Co.,Ltd.
Builder: Kabushiki Kaisha Mokubei
Zosensho
L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 34.20m x 8.00m x
2.20m x 0.715m
GT: 122
Speed: 18.75kt
Main engine: Yanmar 6HYP-ET diesel (423kW) x 2 units
Passengers: 200 people
Special outfittings: BDF compatible
main engine, solar photoelectricand wind power generation systems, water sampler

TRINITY ARROWThe TRINITY ARROW has theFERRY AKEBONOThe FERRY AKEBONO uses two-“megumi”
The “megumi” was built by

Kabushiki Kaisha Mokubei Zosensho
of Shiga Prefecture in 2008 for Biwako
Kisen Steamship Co., Ltd. The ferryis operated in Lake Biwa, the largest
lake in Japan. The typical features ofthe ferry include the use of bio-diesel
fuel for the main engine, employmentof solar photoelectric generation andwind power generation systems forreduction of CO2 emission. Moreover,
the trimaran type hull contributes toachieving higher speed and efficiency
in reducing the resistance by backwash. This results in fuel consumption reduction.
OutlineShip type: Trimaran passenger ferryof light metal hull

GT: 8,083
Speed: 21.0kt
Main engine: JFE 12PC2-6V diesel(MCR 6,070kW) x 2 units
Accommodation capacity
Passengers: 682 people
Containers: 311TEUs
Vehicles: 50 trucks, 76 passenger cars

engine and single propeller propulsion
system. This arrangement is the firsttime as a costal ship, and reduces CO2and NOx by 13.3% and 24.3%, respectively, when compared with the previous two engines and two propeller
ship. The ferry is now plying between
Kagoshima, Amami Islands, andOkinawa. It visits many remote islands on the route for transport of bothdaily essentials and local people between islands. Considerations by barrier-free facilities are taken for thesenior people.
OutlineShip type: Passenger/car ferry
Owner: Japan Railway Construction,
Transport and Technology Agencyand A-Line Ferry Co., Ltd.
Builder: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,Ltd.
L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 135.00m x 24.00m
x 14.50m x 6.25m

world’s largest class cargo tank capacity as an LNG carrier that was build
in Japan. To increase the cargo tankcapacity, the No. 1 tank uses theworld’s first octagonal section. The
ship’s service speed is about 20.15
knots, faster than that of the conventional LNG carrier of the same typeto achieve the flexible ship operation.
Foaming gas to manufacture the insulation material for the LNG tanks
uses CO2 for the first time that will
minimize the ozone depletion coefficient and the 100-year global warming potential.
OutlineShip type: LNG tanker
Owner: Cypress Maritime (Panama),S.A., Luster Maritime S.A., Los
Halillos Shipping Co., S.A.
Builder: Koyo Dockyard Co., Ltd.
(Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.)
L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 76.00m x 44.70m
x 26.00m x 12.05m
GT: 101.080
Speed: 20.15kt
Main engine: Steam turbine (KAWASAKI UA-400) x 1 unit (MCR29,420kW)
Cargo: LNG (154,982m3)

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MHI delivers large PCTC, TOSCANA, to Wilhelmsen Lines Shipowning AS
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,Ltd.(MHI) delivered TOSCANA, apure car and truck carrier with a carcarrying capacity of 6,500 units toWilhelmsen Lines Shipowning AS on
June 12, 2009. The TOSCANA is thetenth in the series of ten new PCTC’sordered by WILHELMSEN LINESSHIPOWNING AS.
The ship can load various types ofcargoes, cars, high and heavy machinery such as construction and agricultural machinery, dump truck andheavy lift on roll trailer up to 250 tons.
The cargo holds are constructedwith center pillars and one line movable ramp ways to give optimum flexibility during loading and unloading.
The decks are accessed though astern ramp with a SWL of 300 tons
and a side ramp of 35 tons from theshore side. Internal transit between
the decks is carried out via 13 mov-able hold ramps and one fixed ramp.
The ship has the capacity for accommodation of 6,556 cars (RT-43) on
12 decks including four liftable decks.
Principal particulars
L (b.p.) x B x D: 192.00m x 32.26m x
36.02mGross tonnage:
61,328Car carrying capacity: 6,556 cars (RT-43)
Main engine:
Mitsubishi-UE
7UEC60LSII (Derated) diesel x 1
unit,MCR:
13,240kW x 105.0min-1
Service speed:abt. 20.0kt
Classification: DNV, +1A1, Car Carrier (MCDK), E0, TMON

Naikai Zosen completes product carrier, HIGH CURRENT
Naikai Zosen Corporation has delivered the 46,590DWT producttanker, HIGH CURRENT (HN: 720),
to its owner Ansei Product S.A. ofPanama at the Setoda Works.
The HIGH GLOW has the maximized beam to go through the PanamaCanal. It is designed with double bottom and double side shells, complying
with the MARPOL requirements andcan carry various products including
petroleum products (light and heavyoils), crude oil, and palm oil.

The vessel has 14 cargo tanks including two slop tanks, and the total
capacity is 54,000m3. The configuration facilitates simultaneous loadingof four types of liquid cargoes by allotting 25% of the total cargo capacity
for each cargo. Four electric motor
drive screw pumps with a capacity of
800m3/h are provided for unloadingcargoes.
The slender hull design can achieve
high speed. A high forecastle prevents
the bow from swashing and increases

seaworthiness as a high-speed medium range product tanker, attaining
energy saving. Adoption of a special
rudder facilitates ship maneuveringin a narrow port. Thus, the overall
ship operation efficiency has increased.
The accommodation quarters are
isolated from the engine casing to decrease noise and vibration. The crew
can enjoy a quiet environment in theaccommodation quarters.
Principal particulars
Length, o.a.:179.90m
Length, b.p.:172.00m
Breadth, mld.:
32.20mDepth, mld.:
19.25mDraught, mld.:
11.65m
DWT:
46,590tGT:28,231Main engine:
Hitachi MAN B&W
6S50ME-C diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
9,480kW x 127min-1
NCR:
8,530kW x 123min-1
Speed, service:
About 15.7
Complement:
25
Classification:NK
Completion:
Apr. 28, 2009

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IHIMU completes 302,290 DWT Double-Hull VLCC, PACIFIC VOYAGER
IHI Marine United Inc. delivered
the 302,290 DWT double-hull VLCC,PACIFIC VOYAGER, for Dynasty
Shipping Corporation S.A. at its Kure
Shipyard on Apr. 17, 2009.
The PACIFIC VOYAGER was developed to have maximum deadweight with maximum draft to passthrough the Straight of Malacca.
Superior economical operation ispossible for worldwide trades, andgood cargo laoding capacity can be
maintained at the shallow draft condition between the Persian Gulf andFar-East trade. The arrangement ofcargo oil tanks, ballast tanks, andother compartments is optimized, resulting in lower gross tonnage.
The DU-Sulzer 7RT-flex84T-D
high power engine is installed, whichis equipped with the electronicallycontrolled common rail type fuel injection system for optimized engine
operation. The environmentalfriendly vapor emission control system
is employed,

To achieve the good propulsion performance, economical operation, andgood maneuverability of the ship,
IHIMU designed the ship using its
sophisticated technology and engineering capacity, CFD analysis, 3DFEM ship model analysis, walkthrough simulation and apparatus
hull-block installation simulation bythe CIM system, Ajisai, which IHIMU
originally developed.

Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 333.0m x 60.0m x29.0m x 20.5m
DWT/GT:
302,290t/159,943
Main engine: DU-Sulzer 7RT-flex
84T-D diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
27,160kW x 74.0rpm
Speed, service:
15.80kt
Classification:NK
Completion:
Apr. 17, 2009

Universal completes 207,000 DWT Bulk Carrier, OCEAN CREATION
Universal Shipbuilding Corporation delivered OCEAN CREATION,
a 207,000 DWT Bulk Carrier, to Asian
Cruiser S.A. at the Tsu Shipyard on
Apr. 22, 2009. The vessel is designed
to carry bulk coal and iron ore between
Asia and Australia more efficiently
and to have flexibility for port restrictions.
This is the 9th vessel of the new

design series of Newcastle-max thatis not only the most efficient for shallow draft, but also has large cargo holdcapacity.
The vessel applied double side skinconstruction for cargo holds in orderto reduce the flooding risk due to sidedamage and improve cargo handling.
In spite of having cargo holds boundby a double side skin, the cargo ca-pacity is equivalent to that of previous single skinned Newcastle-max
series.
The vessel is equipped the high propulsion efficiency and energy saving
devices, SSD (Super Stream Duct) and
Surf-Bulb (Rudder Fin with Bulb), in
front and behind the propeller.
In addition, the bow above thewaterline is shaped as the Ax-Bow
that can decrease added wave resistance at sea.
Deck machinery such as windlasses/mooring winches and hatch
covers are driven by electric-motor
system for oil leak prevention on deck.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.q.) x B x D x d: 299.7m x
290.2m x 50m x 25.0m x 18.2m
DWT/GT:
207,935MT/106,367
Loading capacity:
218,790m3
Main engine:MAN B&W 6S70MC-C
diesel x 1 unit
Speed:
16.3ktComplement:
25
Classification:NK
Completion:
Apr. 22, 2009

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Kawasaki delivers VLCC, SAKURAGAWA, to KAW1612 Shipping S.A.
Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation delivered the 315,000DWT
VLCC, SAKURAGAWA (HN: 1612),
to its owner, KAW1612 Shipping S.A.
at the Sakaide Shipyard on June 5,
2009.
The vessel built based on the newly
developed hull design has the maximum loading capacity that is allowed
to pass through the Strait of Malacca
and can call at any of main crude oil
import terminals in Japan.
The bunker oil tanks of the vessel
are double hull construction like thecargo tanks to prevent marine pollution in an accident. The rudder bulb
with fins (RBS-F) and highly efficient
propeller are used for improved fuelsaving.
Principal particulars
Length, o.a.:332.93m
Length, b.p.:324.00m

Breadth, mld.:
60.00mDepth, mld,:
29.00mDraught, mld.:
20.305mGT:160,068
DWT:
299,982t
Cargo hold capacity:
351,618m3
Main engine:Kawasaki-MAN B&W

7S80MC-C diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
27,160kW x 76rpm
Speed, service:
About 15.58kt
Complement:
35Classification:
NKMITSUI-MAN B&W Diesel Engine Annual Production
Reached Record High 4.7 Million BHP in FY 2008
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd. (MES) has accomplished thelargest diesel engine production of 4.7million brake horsepower (BHP) with
214 units in its Tamano Works for fiscal year 2008 exceeding its previous
year’s record of 4.52 million BHP with
200 units.
MES, since it manufactured its firstengine in 1928, has ever produced total accumulated engine output of64,734 thousand BHP (as an accumulated BHP production with a single

brand of MITSUI-MAN B&W lowspeed diesel engine at the end ofMarch 2009) as a leading engine
manufacturer worldwide. This fiscal
year’s total engine production is expected to be 4.53 million BHP.
In order to cope with a recent active demand for diesel engine, MES
has expanded the assembly and testing facility with a tact system, andmachining and/or welding capacities
since 2005 to increase its production
capacity. To further strengthen, a newassembly and testing shop was completed in June this year, which willcontribute a lot to more efficient production of the engines with 500mmbore. The annual production capacityof the new shop is expected to be approximately 1 million BHP with 80units.
MES is improving its after sales
service system by developing “e-GICS”
and “e-GICSW,” which diagnoses performance and life expectancy of marine diesel engine by satellite andinternet, and is committed to enhancecustomers’ satisfaction more than before.

Annual records for the last 5 years by
MITSUI-MAN B&W low speed engine
FY2004177 units with 3.48 million BHP
FY2005186 units with 3.52 million BHP
FY2006
195 units with 4.01 million BHP
FY2007200 units with 4.52 million BHP
FY2008214 units with 4.70 million BHP
FY2009225 units with 4.53 million BHP* Figures of FY2009 are expected ones.
Photo shows MES diesel manufacturingplant

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ROYAL ACCORD

CAPE BRITANNIA

ERICA

Owner: Panamanian owner
Builder: Imabari Shipbuilding Co.,
Ltd. (Saijo Shipyard)
Hull No.: 8077
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 288.93mx 280.80m x 45.00m x 24.70m x18.147m
DWT/GT: 180,129t/90,111
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S70MC-C
diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 17,700kW x 87.0rpm
Speed, service: 15.1kt
Classification: NK
Completion: Apr. 10, 2009

Owner: “K” Line Bulk Shipping (UK)
LimitedBuilder: Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 1694
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 292.00m
x 282.00m x 44.98m x 24.70m x
17.95mDWT/GT: 178,369t/92,281
Main engine: MITSUI-MAN B&W
6S70MC-C diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 18,660kW x 91rpm
Speed: 15.3kt
Complement: 28
Classification: NKDelivery: June 11, 2009

Owner: Nikolson B. V.
Builder: Sanoyas Hishino Meisho
Corp.
Hull No.: 1276
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 229.00m
x 223.00m x 32.24m x 20.20m x
14.551m
DWT/GT: 83,690t/44,213
Cargo hold capacity: 96,152m3
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S60MC-C
diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 10,740kW
Speed, service: about 14.0kt
Classification: ABS
Completion: May 28, 2009

VIGOR SW

TH SOUND

MAIZURU DAIKOKU

Owner: Venus Ocean Navigation S.A.
Builder: Kanda Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 495
Ship type: Open hatch cargo ship
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 177.13m x
28.40m x 14.25m x 10.00m
DW/GT: 32,227.25t/20,236
Main engine: MITSUBISHI
6UEC52LA diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: About 14.3knot
Classification: NK/CR
Completion: May 22, 2009

Builder: Tsuneishi Holdings Corporation
Hull No.: 1389
Ship type: Tanker
L (o.a.) x B x D x d(ext.) : 243.80m x
42.00m x 21.30m x 14.578m
DWT/GT: 107,687t/60,205
Main engine: Mitsui MAN B&W
6S60MC-C diesel x 1 unitSpeed, service: 15.4kt
Classification: ABS
Completion: May 20, 2009

Owner: Verdant Naviera S.A.
Builder: Namura Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 234.88m
x 226.00m x 38.00m x 20.00m x
14.20mDWT/GT: 93,521t/50,933
Main engine: Mitsui MAN B&W
6S60MC (Mk 6) diesel x 1 unit
Maximum output: 12,240kW x
105.0rpm
Speed, service: 15.0kt
Complement: 25
Classification: NK
Completion: July 3, 2009

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