No. 347 June - July 2011

IHIMU completes 300,000DWT double-hull VLCC,FPMC C KNIGHT

IHI Marine United Inc. delivered the 300,000DWT
double-hull VLCC, FPMC C KNIGHT to FPMC KnightMarine Corp. at its Kure Shipyard on Feb. 25, 2011.
The FPMC C KNIGHT has been developed with themaximum deadweight with the draft to pass the Strait ofMalacca, and has following features.
Superior economical operation in worldwide trades (Persian Gulf-Far East trade) can be achieved with optimized
arrangement of cargo oil tanks, ballast tanks, and othercompartments, which results in the maximum cargo loading capacity at shallow draft condition.
Superior propulsion performance, economical operation,and good maneuverability of the ship are achieved thanks
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to the sophisticated technology and engineering, which
include CFD analysis, 3D-FEM ship model analysis, walkthrough simulation, and apparatus hull-block installation
simulation utilizing CIM system “Ajisai,” which IHIMU
developed.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D x d:
333.0m x 60.0m x 29.0m x 20.6m
DWT/GT:
Approx. 302,000t/159,869
Main engine: DU-WARTSILA 7RTA84TB diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
27,160kW x 74.0rpm
Speed, service:
15.70kt
Classification:
ABS
Completion:Feb. 25 2011
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MES completes 174,800DWT bulk carrier, FRONTIER FALCON
Mitsui Engineering & ShipbuildingCo., Ltd. (MES) completed
174,800DWT bulk carrier, FRONTIER FALCON (HN: 1767), which
had been under construction at its
Chiba Works, and delivered the ship
to her owner Clio Marine Inc., Liberia,
on Mar. 29, 2011
This is the 6th ship of newly designed Capesize bulk carrier ofDunkerque-Max type achieving effective cargo handling, easy cargo holdmaintenance and enhanced safety ofhull construction by adoption of double
sideskin of cargo holds.
This is the first ship to which New
IMO’s Performance Standard for Sea
Water Ballast Tank Coating (PSPC)
is applied. This ship, with an improved
structural configuration, provides almost the same cargo hold capacity as
the conventional single sideskin vessels.
This ship is designed in accordancewith the Common Structural Rules(CSR) of IACS and achieves a goodbalance between flexibility of operation and enhanced structural safety.
Means of access in the cargo holdbased upon SOLAS regulations hasachieved safe and efficient inspection.
Enhanced safety is assured by satisfying new regulations for forecastle
arrangement and bow part to reservebuoyancy. Due consideration is madeto preserve the environment by satisfying the fuel oil tank protection rulesof MARPOL.
The main engine, MITSUI-MAN
B&W diesel engine 6S70MC-C, satisfies IMO environment standards forexhaust gas and improves fuel saving. The electronically controlled cylinder oil supply system contributes tooperational cost saving.
Separation between topside ballast
tank and bottom side ballast tankmakes de-ballasting efficient. IMO’s

Performance Standards for Protective
Coatings (PSPC) is applied to thepaintings in ballast tanks to ensureadvanced quality of paint and anticorrosiveness.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D: 292.00m x
282.00m x 44.98m x 24.70m
DWT/GT:
176,820t/92,250
Main engine: MITSUI-MAN B&W
6S70MC-C diesel x 1 unit
MCO:
18,660kW x 91rpm
Speed:
15.5ktComplement:
25
Classification:
NK
Registry:
PanamaDelivery:Mar. 29, 2011

Imabari completes open hatch bulker, ATACAMA QUEEN
The 51,213DWT open hatch bulk
carrier, ATACAMA QUEEN, wasbuilt at Imabari Shipyard of Imabari
Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and delivered
to Kaleidoscope Shipping S.A. in February 2011.
Double hull construction has been
applied to the cargo holds and fuel oiltanks to reduce flooding risk due tothe side shell damage. The vessel has
five box shape cargo holds, five wide
hatches, and four deck cranes to facilitate cargo handling such as steel
products and bulk cargoes including
grain. Nos. 1, 3 and 5 cargo holds canaccommodate heavy bulk cargoes alternately. No. 2 and 4 c argo holds canbe used as ballast holds for control-ling the air draught while loading andunloading work at ports.
The vessel has the energy saving
device called Hybrid Fin which is twodimensional airfoil fin, and asymmetric airfoil fins located behind the propeller for high propulsion efficiency.
Principal particulars
L (o.a) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 182.98mx 178.00m x 32.26m x 17.45m x
12.331m
DWT/GT:
51,213t/30,655
Cargo hold capacity:
59,675m3
Main engine:
Mitsui-MAN B&W
6S50MC-C (Mk 7) diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
7,700kW x 104rpm
Speed, service:14.5 kt
Complement:
25
Classification:NK
Delivery:Feb. 10, 2011

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KHI delivers bulk carrier, STENIA COLOSSUS
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
delivered the bulk carrier, STENIACOLOSSUS (HN: 1677), to “K” LinePte. Ltd. at its Sakaide Shipyard on
Mar. 16, 2011. This 197m long vesselis the fifth state-of-the-art bulk carrier with a capacity of 58,000 DWTdeveloped by Kawasaki.
The vessel has a flush deck with
forecastle and five holds that are designed for optimum transport ofgrains, coals, ores, and steel products.
Four 30-ton deck cranes are installed
along the center in between hatch covers to enable cargo loading and unloading at ports that lack cargo handling facilities.
The vessel is fully compliant with
the new bulk carrier hull strengthrules (IACS Common StructuralRules) for enhanced safety. The bulk
carrier’s anticorrosion coatings, complying with the new performancestandards for ballast tank protective

coatings(PSPC), ensure paintquality that isbetter thanever. The vessel employs
double-hull
fuel oil tanks
to prevent marine pollution.
The vessel
employs thelatest technology to achieve maximum
fuel economy, including an energysaving main diesel engine, highly efficient propellers, the Kawasaki rudder bulb system with fins (RBS-F), as
well as a bow designed to reduce wave
resistance, which all contribute to theenhanced propulsion performance.
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

12.65mDWT/GT:
58,731t/33,096
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:
28
Classification:
NK
Registration:
Singapore

MHI completes large Ro/Ro vessel, TØNSBERG
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
(MHI) has completed construction ofthe TØNSBERG (HN: 2262), one of
the world’s largest Ro/Ro vessels andsuccessfully delivered it toWilhelmsen Lines Shipowning Malta
Ltd (Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA(W/W)) at its Nagasaki Shipyard &Machinery Works. The TØNSBERG
is the first vessel of the W/W’s fifth
generation Ro/Ro vessel.

The vessel has nine decks including 3 hoistable decks. High and heavy
cargo units are loaded on the strengthened decks of the Nos. 1 to 5 and 7.
Deck Nos. 4B, 6 and 8 are hoistable
decks allowing variation of cargo.
These deck panels are operated byelectric driven winches and constructed of steel frame and plywood
top plate to save weight. The vessel
has single stern ramp on starboard-side aft, the capacity and sizes of which
is 505 ton and 44.5m long x 12m (shoreside)/25m (inboard side) wide.
The main engine is an electronically controlled type diesel engine(MAN B&W 7L70ME-C8) and threetypes of generators, three sets of diesel generators, one shaft generator
and one turbo generator, are adopted.
Considering environmental protection, the ballast water treatment system (Unitor by Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions) is installed to prevent
transfer of harmful microorganisms
between ecosystems.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 265m x
250m x 32.26m x 33.22m x 12.3m
DWT/GT:
43,880t/74,622
Main engine: MAN B&W 7L70MEC8 diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
20,100kW
Speed, service:abt. 20.25kt
Complement:
36
Classification:
DNV
Completion: Mar.
18, 2011

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Sanoyas completes Panamax bulk carrier, KM YOKOHAMA
Sanoyas Hishino Meisho Corp.
completed the PANAMAX bulk carrier, KM YOKOHAMA, for MI-DAS
LINE S.A. at the Mizushima Worksand Shipyard on Mar. 16, 2011. Thevessel complies with the Common
Structural Rules (CSR) of the International Association of Classification
Societies.
The KM YOKOHAMA is the 20thof the Sanoyas 83,000DWT Panamax
bulk carrier series that features thelargest deadweight and cargo hold capacity in the world as a Panamax bulkcarrier.
The improved propulsion efficiencyof the vessel is attained by employment of a low-speed and long-stroke
main engine combined with a highefficiency propeller and the Sanoyas
energy saving device called “STF”(Sanoyas-Tandem-Fin (patent): max.
6% energy saving possible) on thestern shell, which also contributes tothe reduction of CO2 emissions.
Cargo hatches are widened asmuch as possible for efficient cargohandling. Dedicated fresh water tanks
are provided for storing hold washingwater generated by a large-capacity

fresh water generator. In addition,
special fuel oil heating system is applied to fuel oil storage tanks to avoid
cargo damage by overheating andsave the steam consumption.
Various countermeasures are incorporated for the environmental conservation, which include fuel oil tanksof double hull structures, holding tankfor accommodation discharges anddirty hold bilge, and independent bilge
segregation system for the engine
room.
Principal particulars

L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 229.00m
x 224.00m x 32.24m x 20.20m x
14.598m
DWT/GT:
83,480t/44,366
Cargo hold capacity (grain): 96,121m3
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S60MC-C
diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
10,740kW
Speed, service: abt. 14.0kt (at c.s.o.
with 15% sea margin)
Complement:
25Classification:
NKPort of registry:
PanamaDelivery:
Mar. 16, 2011

Universal completes Panamax bulk carrier, KEY FRONTIER
Universal Shipbuilding Corporation delivered the 80,000DWT bulkcarrier, KEY FRONTIER, at the Maizuru Shipyard on Feb. 23, 2011. Thisis the 14th vessel of the newly designed Panamax bulk carrier and has
the largest deadweight and cargo holdcapacity within the restriction of thelength overall for the Panamax bulk
carrier using various independenttechnology.
The bow shape, called the LeadgeBow, reduces the added wave resistance not only at the laden condition
but also the ballast condition. The
Leadge-bow is newly developed andhas superior performance at the sea
compared with the Ax-Bow, which isemployed by more than 90 vessels.
The vessel has high propulsion efficiency and energy saving, being
equipped with the Surf-Bulb (Rudder
fin with bulb) after the propeller and
SSD (Super Stream Duct) in front ofthe propeller.
Principal particulars
L(o.a.) x L(b.p.) x B x D x d: 225m x
222m x 32.26m x 20m x 14.38m
DWT/GT:
80,679t/42,709
Cargo hold capacity:
95,980m3
Main engine:MAN B&W 7S50MC-Cdiesel x 1 unit
Sea speed:
14.6ktComplement:
25
Classification:NK
Completion:
Feb. 23, 2011

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New JSEA President appointed
The 102nd Annual General Meeting of the Japan Ship Exporters’ Association (JSEA) selected 29 directors
and two auditors in Tokyo on May 20,
2011. Subsequently, the 571st Directors’ Meeting selected Mr. Takao
Motoyama, Chairman and Representative Director of Mitsui Engineeringand Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. as the new
JSEA President. Mr. Motoyama’s tenure will last the usual two years. Mr.
Motoyama will complete a two-yearterm as Chairman of the Shipbuilders’ Association of Japan (SAJ) on

New President Motoyama

June 21, 2011, having held the position since 2009.
At the same meeting, four Executive Vice Presidents of the JSEA wereappointed: Mr. Sho Minami, Company CEO of Oshima Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd.; Mr. Kazuo Ohmori, Member of the board and Executive Vice
President of Sumitomo Corporation;
Mr. Shigemi Kurahara, President ofIHI Marine United Inc.; and Mr.
Toshihiko Kita, Executive Officer andSenior General Manager, Marine &Aerospace Unit of Sojitz Corporation.

Japanese shipbuilding industry at NOR-SHIPPING 2011
NOR-SHIPPING 2011, the 23rd
international shipping exhibition andconference organized by Norway
Trade Fairs (NORGESVAREMESSE), was held at theLillestrom Exhibition Centre inLillestrom, Norway, from May 24
through 27. 1,090 companies from 54
nations participated, and the exhibition was visited by an estimated
16,235 people.
At 9:00AM on May 24, the Japanese stand was opened by Mr. A.
Shirota, the Japanese Ambassador toNorway, Mr. T. Motoyama, presidentof JSEA, and Mr. Z. Akasaka, chairman of JSMEA.
A cocktail party was held in theevening on May 25 at the Radisson

Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo, co-sponsored by Ambassador Shirota andMrs. Shirota as well as the JSEA
president Mr. Motoyama. About 700
guests joined from various circles including Norwegian shipowners.
The Japan Ship Exporters’ Association (JSEA) participated in the exhibition in cooperation with The Shipbuilders’ Association of Japan and 12Japanese shipbuilders under a grantfrom The Nippon Foundation, to display the Japanese shipbuilding industry today, using photos, scale-model
ships, and a liquid crystal display system.
The JSEA stand located by themain entrance of the exhibition center used an area of 240m2 for 12 ship-builders, and formed the Japanesestand area together with the adjoining Japanese Marine Equipment Association (JSMEA). Shipbuilding features of each shipbuilder were demonstrated using liquid crystal display
system, photographs, and scale models. Expert attendants from the shipbuilders received visitors to provide
further explanations. PR videotapesof 12 companies were digitized for display on a 42-inch liquid crystal display system at the exhibition with thesupport of the Nippon Foundation.
This collaborative exhibition procedure was a great success in demonstrating the whole shipbuilding industry.

From left are Mr. Motoyama, JSEA president, Mr.
Shirota, the Japanese Ambassador to Norway, and Mr.
Akasaka, JSMEA chairman, at the opening ceremony(left photo), and the right photo is a cocktail party held on
May 25.

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MARATHAPARAMOUNTNSU INSPIRENORD PEAK

Owner: Hosei Shipping S.A.
Builder: Namura Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 322
Ship type: Ore carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 329.95m x 57.00m
x 25.10m x 18.00m
DWT/GT: 250,813t/132,868
Main engine: MAN-B&W 7S80MCC7 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: About 15.00kt
Complement: 25
Classification: NK
Completion: Mar. 30, 2011

Owner: Norden Shipping Pte. Ltd.
Builder: Oshima Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 10548
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 199.98m x 32.26m
x 18.33m x 12.845m
DWT/GT: 61,649t/33990
Main engine: KAWASAKI MAN
B&W 6S50MC-C diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.5kt
Registration: Singapore
Classification: DNV
Completion: Mar. 10, 2011

PAMISOSJIPRO NEFTISJIN CHAO

Owner: Lorelle Shipping Inc.
Builder: Sumitomo Heavy Industries
Marine & Engineering Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 1359
Ship type: Tanker
L (o.a.) x B x D: 228.60m x 42.00m x21.50m
DWT/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: Jan. 21, 2011

Owner: Jipro Shipping S.A.
Builder: Shin Kurushima Dockyard
Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: S-5543
Ship type: Chemical/oil tanker
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 174.43m x 27.70m
x 16.00m x 10.02m
DWT/GT: 34,858t/20,333
Main engine: 6UEC50LS II diesel x 1unit
Speed, service: 15.5kt
Registration: Panama
Classification: NK
Completion: May 10, 2011

Owner: Xing Long Maritime S.A.
Builder: Sasebo Heavy Industries Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: S783
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 225m x 32.20m x
19.80m x 14.136m (ext.)
DWT/GT: 75,008t/40,339
Main engine: Mitsui MAN B&W
7S50MC-C diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.5 kt
Registration: Hong KongClassification: NK
Completion: Apr. 21, 2011

Owner: Sea King LLC
Builder: The Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 852
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 75.53m x 29.40m x
13.70m x 9.640m
DWT/GT: 32,081t/19,785
Main engine: Mitsubishi 6UEC45LSE
diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.4kt
Complements: 24
Classification: NK
Registration: Majuro
Completion: Apr. 27, 2011

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