No. 313 Oct. - Nov. 2005

MHI delivers JAMSTEC’s deep sea drilling vessel, CHIKYU

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has constructed and delivered CHIKYU (the Earth in Japanese),a deep-sea drilling vessel, to the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) on 29 July,
2005.
The construction order was placed by JAMSTEC withMHI and subcontracted to Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd for the marine part including the dynamic positioning system. The vessel has been built forthe purpose of scientific research. It can drill up to 7,000m
deep under the sea floor to obtain continuous core sampling in 2,500 m deep-sea areas. Since delivery, JAMSTEC
has been performing training operations with CHIKYU
and then the vessel will be involved in the Integrated Ocean
Drilling Program (IODP).
CHIKYU is the most advanced deep-drilling vessel withthe capacity to reach the mantle, which has not been
For further information please contact:achieved before. CHIKYU measures 210.0m in overall
length, 38.0m in molded breadth, and 57,087GT. The drilling derrick installed on the vessel towers 121m (over water level), and weighs approximately 1,000t. This is one of
the largest drilling derricks in the world, and CHIKYU is
the first to employ the riser drilling system as a deep-drilling research vessel. The riser drilling system, which has
been developed and employed recently in offshore oil andgas fields, uses the mud circulation system, which allows
control of the well bore pressure to achieve stable drillingand prevent the collapse of the borehole wall.
The system also has the blowout preventer (BOP) which
protects the drilling vessel and crew on board from theflow of gas, oil and other fluids. These advanced techniques
have great advantages during deep drilling. The present(Contnued on page 2)
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MHI completes JAMSTEC’s deepsea drilling vessel, CHIKYU
non-riser type deep-drilling vessel of
the U.S., which is also a scientific research vessel, holds the maximum
drilling record of 2,111m. CHIKYU ,equipped with the riser drilling system, aims at reaching the further deep
subsurface of the Earth. Currently,
the vessel will try to set a new recordof drilling 7,000m deep below the sea
floor at 2,500m water depth. In thefuture, the final goal will be drillingto 7,000m under the sea floor at
4,000m water depth, to reach themantle. JAMSTEC is now conducting
several System Integrated Tests toverify the performance of each system
off Shimokita Peninsula and Suruga
Bay.
Main specifications
Class: NKNo. 313 Oct.- Nov. Page 2Ice class: IBLength (o.a.): 210m
Breadth (mld): 38.0m
Depth (mld): 16.2m
Draught (mld.): 9.2m
Gross tonnage: Abt. 57, 087t
Max. complement: 150
Propulsion system
Bow tunnel thruster: 2,550kW(3,470PS) x 1
Forward azimuth thruster: 4,200kW(5,710PS) x 3
Aft azimuth thrusters: 4,200kW(5,710PS) x 3
Ship speed: Abt. 12 Knots
Generator output
Total: 35,000kW
Main generator: 5,000kW x 6
Aux. Generator: 2,500kW x 2
Operation capability for water depthRiser drilling: 2,500m
Length of drill string: 10,000mBlowout preventer (BOP): 15kpsi
W.P.

Derrick

Derrick: Height 70.1m x Width x
18.3m x Length 21.9m x Hanging
Capacity: 1,250tonBridge

Azimuth thrusters

The bridge includes a series ofcontrol equipment for vessel
movement (engine and ballast
control, control console for the DPS,
the acoustic positioning system, etc.)

Side thruster at the bow of the vessel 2550kW
x1
Azimuth thruster at the bow of the vessel
4200kW x 3
Azimuth thrusters at the stern of the vessel
4200kW x 3

Dynamic positioning system (DPS) (provided by MES)
The system maintains the position of the vessel, counteracting the drift from wind, waves
and sea currents. While the system continuously identifies the vessel’s location detectedby GPS (Global Positioning System), the six
azimuth thrusters work together to achieve
optimum feedback control of the position. Thisis the most crucial component of a deep-sea
drilling vessel.

Drilling floor (below): The drilling
derrick stands on the drill floor. This
derrick includes many drilling mechanisms. For example, a finger board/
belly board is used for supporting joined pipes on the middle
shelf of the derrick.

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No. 313 Oct.- Nov. Page 3

MES completes disaster response ship for Indonesian Government—Built at local shipyard with MES technical cooperation—
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd. (MES) has completed construction and delivered the disaster
response ship, KN. Alugara (HN:1642) for the Directorate General ofSea Communication of Indonesia. The
delivery ceremony was attended by
the Minister of Communications,Hatta Radjasa, at the Port ofSurabaya in July this year.
The vessel is the second of two orders placed by Tomen Corporation.
The first vessel was built by Niigata
Shipbuilding & Repair, Inc., a subsidiary wholly owned by MES, in December last year. The vessels were procured for serving in the Straits ofMalacca-Singapore,themajorsealane
between the Gulf and the Far East.
Planned activities include preventive
patrol of sea disasters, rescue work in
an accident, fire-fighting, and taking
measures for an oil spill accident. This
project was achieved based on a yen
loan extended by the Japanese government.
The KN. Alugara has special equipment for the purposes of rescue, spilt
oil recovery, fire-fighting, and emergency. The vessel is expected to copewith the increasing sea disasters andproblems in the area. Such incidents
have become serious international
problems but not limited to Indonesia.
In Indonesia, no suitable disaster
response ships had been available.
Therefore, Indonesia had requested
MES to deliver the vessels earlier, andMES coped with the shortening of theconstruction period in various areasof ship design and construction. Due
to such efforts, delivery was earlier
than the contract delivery date.
Ship construction was carried outat PT. PAL Indonesia located inSurabaya, and Niigata Shipbuildingthat has construction experience of thefirst ship supplied shipbuilding materials and machinery for the ship.
The company also provided technicaland designing assistance and supervision for the local shipyard under thecontrol of MES.
In this project, training for the crew
was also implemented concerning
handling of main machinery, etc. in
the course of shipbuilding. After theKN. Alugara was stationed at Bitung
Harbour, the crew received training
about handling of equipments for firefighting and for spilt oil recovery.
Main features
1) Coordination and command tocope with rescue activities andmeasures in marine disasters,
which will be taken by respective

Training for recovery of spilt oil (left) and fire-fighting
activity (right)

authorities.
2) Pilot for ships that navigate theStraits of Malacca-Singapore
3) Sea accident investigation andrescue (including fire-fighting,and towing of a diving supportship)4) Recovery of spilt oil
5) Chemical treatment of spilt oil
Emergency equipment
Salvage equipment (dry and wetdiving use); Oil recovery units (oilboom skimmer, inflation typeskimmed oil storage tank, etc.); Spilt
oil treatment agent spraying equipment; Spilt oil analyzer; Other ship
fire extinguishing devices; and Towing hook
Principal particular
L (o.a.) x B (mld.) x D (mld.): 60.01m
x 8.00m x 4.50m
Gross tonnage:
530t
Main engine: Marine high-speed diesel engine 1,620kw (2,200PS) x 2
units
Speed, navigation:
17.6ktComplement:
51
Classification: BKI (Biro KlasifikasiIndonesia)

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No. 313 Oct.- Nov. Page 4

SKD completes 3,599DWTmolten sulfur carrier
Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co.,
Ltd. has completed the Hestiana (HN:5251), a molten sulfur carrier of
3,599DWT, for Fukurokuju Maritima
S. A. The vessel has a special construction for the specific purpose of molten
sulfur transport. Molten sulfur, which
is used as a material to produce fertilizers, is now transported from Japanor Korea to China.
The temperature of the molten sulfur should be maintained at 135 145 oC. If the temperature decreases
below 120 oC or increases over 154 oC,
the molten sulfur rapidly becomes
highly viscous. Thus thermal control
is important for transport of the material. An independent tank system
is employed for keeping the cargo athigh temperature. Cargo tanks are
made of steel with heat insulation ofglass wool, which covers the tank. Inside the tank, heating coils are installed to pass steam and maintainthe required temperature.

Sulfur has low
flammable danger
or toxicity to humans. However,molten sulfur contains impurities ofhydrogen sulfide
and sulfur dioxide that are highly
toxic. Hydrogen sulfide is very flammable and may cause an explosion.
Accumulation of hydrogen sulfide inside the cargo tank must be avoided.
Therefore, vapor containing hydrogensulfide from the cargo is forcibly ventilated from the air phase of the cargo
inside the cargo tank with fans which
send fresh air inside. The fresh air ispreviously heated through the heaters to not cool the cargo. If the ventpost line is blocked by the cargo, it may
cause a hazard. So the vent line andvent valves are provided with heattracers to prevent adhesion of thecargo to the vent.
The cargo pumps used for cargo

Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation and Kawaju Techno Service Corporation have jointly delivered a newly
developed training simulator for main
turbine operation of an LNG carrier
to Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd. Thissimulator can provide operators withtraining quality of the same technicallevel as actual operation of the main
turbine plant of LNG carriers.
The simulator can reproduce thecomplete mechanical functions of themain turbine plant, the simulation
model of which is constructed using
data obtained from the LNG carrier
built by Kawasaki for the Qatar

Kawasaki delivers
main turbine
operation simulator
for LNG carriers toK LineProject. It is equipped with a control
panel following the ECC (Engine Control Console) standard.
The simulation operation can be
performed via the control panel. Thesimulator also provides manual operation training and manipulation training of switches and valves at the engine room, electrical room, and boiler
and turbine plantin the environment of virtual reality using CG(Computer Graphics).
Reality in simulation has increased with startup and mechani-handling are the deep well and electric motor driven type.
Principal particulars
Owner: Fukurokuju Maritima S. A.
Builder: Shin Kurushima Dockyard
Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 5251
Ship type: Molten sulfur carrier
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B (mld.) x D (mld.)x d (mld.): 95.02m x 89.95m x
14.00m x 7.60m x 5.616m
DWT/GT: 3,599t/2,849
Main engine: Hanshin LH38L(Hanshin LH38L)
Speed, service: abt. 13.0kt
Classification: NK
Completion: April 2005

cal sounds involved in machine operation. About 500 operation problems
were prepared for the simulation program. This allows effective onshore
training to cope with operation problems, which are difficult to carry outon board.
The new simulator is also provided
with a newly developed Engine RoomTour System. The software program
includes animation images and 360degree still images and can reproduce
a precise engine room image on a computer screen. Using the system, crew,
particularly newcomers in an LNG
carrier, can easily learn about the engine room arrangement together withshapes as though they walked in theengine room.
Kawasaki has previously developed some useful training simulatorsfor handling LNG cargo, oil cargo, etc.,
and the new development has been
added to the simulator lineup to contribute to ensuring safe ship navigation and handling of cargoes.

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Industry News in Brief

Koyo completes Aframax typecrude oil tanker for Nippon Oil
Tanker Corporation
Koyo Dockyard Co., Ltd. has delivered the Aframax type crude oiltanker, Negishi Maru, to Nippon Oil
Tanker Corporation. The vessel has
entered the shuttle service between
Kiire Port, Kagoshima (a hub port)
and some oil terminal ports in Japan.
The vessel is mainly engaged incoasting services. However, it isequipped with the latest installations
and safety measures to meet the requirements of the international trade.
The following features are considered
for the shuttle services: (1) unloading
operation within 24 hours, (2) easy
maintenance, (3) easy and safe operation in cold districts, and (4) adequate
measures for environmental protection.
The cargo compartment of the vessel consists of 14 cargo oil tanks and 2
slop tanks, and the cargo compartment is protected with double hullconstruction. They are the sloshingproof type at any cargo level. Thus,
the vessel can meet various cargo load-ing conditions.
Each ballast tankhas an inclined
ladder and large
manholes to easily
achieve maintenance and inspection.
The vessel has three independent
main cargo pipeline systems, allowing simultaneous loading of threegrades of cargo oils with three cargo
oil pumps. Each has 2,500m 3/h capacity and is driven by a steam turbine.
Smooth and easy cargo oil handling
operation is remotely controlled at thecargo control room. Electric float typelevel gauges are installed in all cargo
oil tanks and slop tanks.
The main engine is a MITSUIMAN B&W 6S60MC-C, which is a 2stroke diesel engine with electronic
cylinder lubricating system. An auxiliary boiler (MAC-55B) is installed.
It can burn heavy fuel oil in usual
boiler operation, and can also burndiesel oil up to the rated capacity withMitsui Engineering & ShipbuildingCo., Ltd. (MES, president Mr. Takao
Motoyama), Hudong Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd (HHM, chairman Mr.
Yang Jiafeng), and China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC, president Mr. Chen Xiao Jin) have agreed
to establish a joint venture company
CSSC-MES Diesel Co., Ltd., for manufacturing and sales of marine diesel

MES Concludes Joint
Venture Agreementfor Marine DieselEngines in China

engines and concluded the joint venture agreement on July 5, 2005 in
Shanghai, China.
Three companies, on the approvalof the joint venture
project by the Chinese government
which is now inprocess, will immediately set up thejoint venture company and will start
manufacturing in
the latter part of2007 to achieve anannual production
NIE CHENG GEN, Vice President (left), and Takaoof 1 million horseMotoyama, President Representative Director (right)

automated combustion control to prevent the environmental pollution.
Navigation safety is ensured withsuch installation as an automatic
identification system, a video data recorder and other latest equipment fornavigation and radio communication.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 246.80m x 42.00m
x 21.30m x 14.798m
DWT/GT:106.650t/58,225t
Main engine: MITSUI-MAN B&W
6S60MC-C x 1 unit
MCR: 13,530KW x 105.0rpm
Speed, service: 14.55kt
Complement: 30
Classification: NKFlag: JAPANCompletion: July 2005

power in 2008. The joint venture company eyes the possibility of 3 million
horsepower production in the futureby expansion of the facility.
MES, as a top manufacturer ofmarine diesel engines in Japan, is now
strengthening its production system
to achieve 5 million horsepower production annually. The participation tothis joint venture is expected tosynergize with the diesel engine business of MES as well.
CSSC is the biggest shipbuilding
group in China and has nine big shipyards under its umbrella. HHM is theNo. 1 marine diesel maker in China,
with a 60% market share in China.
The establishment of the joint venturecompany will surely keep up with theengine demand by Chinese shipbuilding which is expected to expand rapidly in the future.

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Shipyard Activities

P&O Nedlloyd
Michelangelo

Sea Confidence

African Robin

Owner: Greenfield Shipholding Co.,
S. A.
Builder: Oshima Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 10392
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 188.50m x
32.26m x 17.15m x 12.143m
DWT/GT: 52,677mt/29,377t
Main engine: Kawasaki-MAN B&W
6S50MC-C (Derating) x 1 unit
Speed: 14.80kt
Classification: BV
Completion: June 3, 2005

Owner: Handbell Shipping S.A.
Builder: The Hakodate Dock Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 802
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (b.p.) x B x D: x d: 167.76m x29.40m x 13.70m x 9.56m
DWT/GT: 31,982t/19,783t
Main engine: Mitsubishi
6UEC52LA diesel x 1 unit
Speed: 14.4kt
Classification: NK
Completion: Aug. 30, 2005

Jin-EiCape Provence

Peppino D’Amato

Owner: Giulietta Maritima S. A./
Ocean Link Maritime S.A.
Builder: Universal Shipbuilding Corporation
Hull No.: 037
Ship type: VLCC
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 332.98m x60.00m x 29.40m x 20.832m
DWT/GT: 299,998t/160,007t
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S90MCC diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 15.65kt
Classification: NK
Completion: Sept. 16, 2005

Owner: Fuyo Kaiun Co., Ltd.
Builder: Namura Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 249
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x L (p.p.) x B x D x d:
288.97m x 279.00m x 45.00m x
24.40m x 17.955m
DWT/GT: 177,022mt/89,651t
Main engine: Mitsubishi
6UEC68LSE diesel x 1 unit
Output: 16,860kW x 91.0rpm
Speed, trial max.: 17.40kt
Classification: NK
Completion: July 13, 2005

Owner: Takanawa Line Inc.
Builder: Sanoyas Hishino Meisho
Corp.
Hull No.: 1229
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x L (p.p.) x B x D x d:225.00m x 217.00m x 32.26m x
19.30m x 13.995m
DWT/GT: 75,698mt/38,849t
Cargo hold capacity: 89,201m3
Main engine: MAN B&W 7S50MCC diesel x 1 unit
Output: 12,200ps
Classification: NK
Speed, service: 14.5kt
Completion: Sept. 28, 2005

Owner: Michelangelo Star
Schifffahrtsgesellschaft MBH &Co. KG
Builder: IHI Marine United Inc.
Hull No.: 3193
Ship type: Container Carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 335.0m x 42.8m
x 24.4m x 14.0m
DWT/GT: 97,517t/94,724
Main engine: DU-Sulzer 12RT-flex
96C x 1 unit
Output: 61,900kW x 94.0rpm
Speed, service: 24.5kt
Classification: Germanischer Lloyd
Completion: June 15, 2005

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