No. 413 June - July 2022

Shin Kurushima Toyohashi completes LNG fueled car carrier
PLUMERIA LEADER

Shin Kurushima Toyohashi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. completed the PLUMERIA LEADER, a car carrier capable oftransporting 7,000 units, for delivery to Nippon Yusen
Kabushiki Kaisha in March 2022.
This car carrier is the next generation type equippedwith a dual fuel engine using LNG as a main fuel. The
environmentally-friendly main engine can reduce CO2
emissions by 30% or more and emits almost no SOx andothers compared to the conventional diesel engine fueledwith heavy oil.
The carrier has been designed to limit the overall length
to less than 200m, instead expanding the breadth greaterthan the conventional Panamax width. This has increased
unit loading capacity, resulting in much better fuel consumption per cargo vehicle compared to current car carriers.
Lower fuel consumption has been achieved by applying
the following energy efficiency devices including Shin Kurushima Dockyard designs: A.S. Fin, Turbo-Ring, Skeg
Fin, K3 Propeller, Aerodynamic Screen, Reaction Rudder,and Low Friction Type Shell Paint.
The partial bulkheads and reduced structural method
have been employed for the ship hull construction. This
allows the One-way System for inboard slope accesses onboth sides of the ship, facilitating car-loading/unloading
operation.
For loading/unloading, the ship has a stern ramp (35m
For further information please contact:x 13.2m: SWL 30t) and a center ramp (22m x 4.3m: SWL
15t).
The ship’s bridge is the all-weather structure type withimproved operation in departure/arrival, surrounding visibility, operability, and safety. The center console has beenarranged considering the shape of the bridge and personnel movement. The consoles have all the essential equipment for maneuvering, monitoring, route planning, etc.
for efficient ship operation. In addition, the consoles onboth wings are provided with a multi-monitor for checking radar images, etc. and equipment required for departure/arrival. These devices are all the latest models satisfying the international regulations.
Principal particulars
Hull No.:S-6133
Ship type:Car carrier
L (o.a.) x L (b.p) x B x D x d (ext.): 199.96m x 196.00m x
38.00m x 35.54m x 9.55m
DWT/GT:
17,210t/72,287
Vehicle loading capacity:
7,150 units
Main engine:
DU - Win GD 8X52DF diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
11,920kW x 105min-1
Speed, service:
18.0kt
LNG tank:
2 units
Complement:
30
Classification:
ClassNK
Completion:
March 2022
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JMU completes J-Series 82,400DWT bulk carrier, RUBINAJapan Marine United Corporation
has delivered the RUBINA, a J-Series
82,400DWT bulk carrier, at the Tsu
Shipyard on April 7, 2022. This is the
12th vessel of the J-Series of Panamax
bulk carriers, called J82BC, which has
proved successful in both economicaland environmental friendly design.
The J-Series complies with the
MARPOL ANNEX VI NOx Tier III
and SOx emission regulations, in addition to the CSR BC&OT (Common
Structural Rules for Bulk Carriersand Oil Tankers). These regulations/rules ensure the ship is environment
friendly and has more secure hull
structure. On the other hand, theserules have negative impacts on economical design such as decrease ofcargo hold capacity, deadweight andincrease of fuel oil consumption.
However, JMU has overcome thesenegative impacts in design using thelatest JMU technology, and achieved
more cargo capacity, deadweight andlower fuel consumption, comparedwith the previous G81BC series whichis categorized as Phase 1 of the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI).
J82BC is so improved as to satisfy
Phase 2 of the EEDI.
The J82BC series has larger deadweight and cargo hold capacity suitable for carrying grain, bulk coal, andiron ore in its seven cargo holds, andhas been developed with the expertise and vast experience of JMU.
The SSD® (Super Stream Duct®)and SURF-BULB® are equipped fore
and aft of its propeller, respectively,
which greatly
improve the propulsion performance. In addition, the ALVFin® (Advanced
Low Viscous Resistance Fin)equipped fore of
the propeller controls stern flow to
obtain better prop u l s i v e e ff i ciency. Further-more, the well-refined shape of superstructure can attain low wind resistance.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B (mld.) x D (mld.) x d (mld.):
229.0m x 32.26m x 20.20m x
14.55mDWT/GT:82,384t/44,618
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S60MEC8.5-EGRBP diesel x 1 unit
Speed:
14.5ktComplement:
25
Classification:
ClassNK

Namura completes Dunkirkmax-type bulk carrier, FLORIDA

Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
delivered the FLORIDA, a 182,063
DWT bulk carrier, at its Imari Shipyard & Works on March 29, 2022.
The vessel is the third of the newly-developed 182,000DWT-type bulk
carrier with the principal dimensions
optimized for the restrictions of thePort of Dunkirk in France.
Further improvement of propulsion
performance and fuel saving areachieved with adoption of two energy

saving devices, the Namura flow Control Fin (NCF) and the Rudder-Fin
developed by Namura, an electronically controlled main engine, the latest
model of high effiiciency propeller,
and low friction type anti-fouling
paint.
For environmental protection, thevessel is equipped with the main engine and generator engines compliant
with the Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78
regulations to reduce NOx emissions,and an air sealtype stern tubesealing device isadopted to reduce the risk ofoil leakage. In
addition, the vessel also complies
with the SOLAS
C h a p t e r I I -1
Regulation 3-12,
Code on noiselevels on board

ships to improve the environment of
the living quarters.
The ballast water treatment system is equipped to control the qualityof ballast water for protection of themarine environment and comply with
the International Convention for theControl and Management of Ships’
Ballast Water and Sediments.
The vessel has several storage
tanks for appropriate managementand discharge of drainage, sewage,
rain water, and water used for cleaning cargo holds to satisfy port restrictions on such discharges.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B (mld.) x d (mld.):291.92m x
45.0m x 18.2m
DWT/GT:
182,063t/93,719
Main engine: MAN B&W 6G70MEC9.5-EGRBP diesel x 1 unit
Complement:
25
Classification:
ClassNK
Registry:
Marshall Islands
Completion:
March 29, 2022

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Kawasaki obtains AiP for large, 160,000m3 liquefied hydrogen carrier
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
has obtained the approval in principle(AiP) from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai(ClassNK) for a large, 160,000m3 liquefied hydrogen carrier. This liquefiedhydrogen carrier design is a large
vessel equipped with a cargo containment system (CCS) comprising fourliquefied hydrogen tanks having a
combined capacity of 160,000m3. The
CCS received its own AiP in April
2021.
The carrier is designed to transport
cryogenic liquefied hydrogen, cooled to a temperao
ture of minus 253 C andreduced to one eight-hundredth its initial volume,by sea in large amounts oneach voyage, helping to
reduce hydrogen supply
costs. In order to build thislarge carrier, Kawasaki
leveraged design and shipbuilding technologies aswell as safety-related technologies and knowledge utilized in theconstruction of the globally pioneering,
1,250m3 liquefied hydrogen carrier
SUISO FRONTIER*1, as well as its
many years of experience in building
liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers
and other liquefied-gas transport
vessels.
This vessel’s AiP was issued byClassNK following examinations toconfirm that the vessel satisfies the
IGC Code*2 and the International
Maritime Organization (IMO) Interim
Recommendations for Carriage ofLiquefied Hydrogen in Bulk*3, andalso clears Class regulations as well
as a risk assessment based on Hazard
Identification Study (HAZID)*4 methods.
The main features of Kawasaki’s
carrier are as follows.
(1) The vessel contains four 40,000m3
liquefied hydrogen carrying tanks for
a combined total capacity of
160,000m3 . These tanks utilize a
newly developed, high-performanceinsulation system that minimizes
boiloff gas (BOG), which occurs in
response to heat ingress, in order toenable large-quantity transport ofcryogenic liquefied hydrogen.

(2) The propulsion system includes
a boiler and steam turbine plant capable of using hydrogen as fuel, and adual-fuel propulsion system thatmakes use of natural BOG as fuel topower the ship. Utilizing hydrogen,which does not emit CO2 during combustion, as a fuel for propulsion contributes to reduced CO 2 emissions
from liquefied hydrogen transport
operations. Furthermore, the vessel isequipped with a hydrogen-gas-fuelsupply system comprising hydrogensoundness while ensuring safety.
Kawasaki developed this vessel aspart of a subsidized project by
NEDO*5 and is currently carrying out
more in-depth design intended to start
commercial operations in the mid2020s. Amid global calls for the early
achievement of carbon neutrality targets, the company is striving toachieve large-volume transport ofliquefied hydrogen, for which demandis expected to grow as a clean energy
source, to promote the use of hydrogenenergy and thus help
achieve decarbonization
for the global future.
Principal particulars
Length:approx. 346m
Width: approx.
57m
Draft:
9.5m
Cargo tank capacity:
160,000m3(Four 40,000m 3 tanks,Simulated appearance of theenabling carrying ofcompleted 160,000m3 liquefied
approx.
10,000 tons of liqhydrogen carrier
uefied hydrogen)gas compression equipment, hydrogen
Notes*1Constructed by Kawasaki as a member ofgas heat exchanger equipment andtheCO2-free Hydrogen Energy Supply-chain
other components to enable supply ofTechnology Research Association (HySTRA;
BOG from the CCS to the propulsion
website: http://www.hystra.or.jp/en/), as partsystem.
of the Demonstration Project for
Establishment of Mass Hydrogen Marine(3) The vessel uses a cargo handlingTransportation Supply Chain Derived fromsystem designed to load large
Unused Brown Coal by the New Energy andamounts of liquefied hydrogen onto
Industrial Technology Development
the vessel in a short time, and is
Organization (NEDO).
equipped with vacuum insulated*2 International Code for the Construction
and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquedouble wall pipes to efficiently andfied Gases in Bulk. A set of internationalsafely transfer hydrogen in its cryoregulations governing the constructions
genic, liquefied state from onshoreand equipment of such ships. All ships
storage facilities to the vessel tanks
that carry liquefied gases and that werebuilt in or after 1986 are required tominimizing vaporization.
adhere to the code, and ClassNK incor(4) The hull and draft of the vessel
porates the code as part of its Rules andwere designed with consideration for
Guidance for the Survey and Constructhe low specific gravity of the liquetion of Steel Ships.
*3 Provisional recommendations adopted
fied hydrogen cargo, and horsepowerby the IMO for bulk transport of liquerequired for propulsion was kept low
fied hydrogen.
in response, resulting in higher-effi*4 Method of assessing risk, which is deterciency propulsion performance. Moremined by experts based on the frequency
with which potential hazards in a systemover, risk assessments were carriedarise, and aimed at identifying ways toout for the propulsion system, cargo
minimize that frequency.
handling system and other elements*5 NEDO Technology Development Projectin relation to liquefied hydrogen, andfor Building a Hydrogen-based Society/
Technology Development Project forsuitable safety measures were impleLarge-Scale Utilization of Hydrogen /mented. This eliminates the risks
Project for Enlargement of Liquefied
associated with liquefied hydrogen to
Hydrogen Cargo Tank Facilities andthe ship’ s crew, the ship environment,
Development of Unloading Terminal
structural strength, and overall ship
Equipment.

No. 413 June - July 2022 Page 4

Mitsubishi completes conceptual study for ammonia/LCO2 carrier— Response to increasing demand for transport of ammonia and LCO 2 —Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.,a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Indutries(MHI) Group based in Yokohama, hascompleted a conceptual study for thedesign of an “Ammonia/Liquefied CO2Carrier” capable of transporting bothammonia and liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2). The extensive study conducted with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.
provides the basis for a type of vessel
with high potential in the LCO2 carrier market by flexibly meeting the
projected increase in demand fortransporting ammonia and LCO2.
Ammonia is a source of stable clean
energy projected to be used widely inthe future, and LCO2 carriers will be
important in the value chain of carbon dioxide capture, utilization, andstorage (CCUS), which has the potential for global decarbonization, by providing a way to efficiently transport
recovered LCO2 to storage sites andfacilities for effective utilization. MHIGroup estimates that the volume of
CO2 reduction due to CCUS willamount to 4.3 to 13.0 billion tonnes
annually by 2050.
The vessel for transporting ammonia and LCO2 developed through thisconceptual study
is designed tocarry ammonia
on its outward
jo u r n e y , a n d
LCO2 on the return trip. Specificcarriers for eachmaterial normally run empty
on their return
voyage, so a shipcapable of carrying both substances
will increase operational efficiency,
and contribute to enhanced transport
efficiency overall.
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will continue to further develop the technology based on the knowledge acquired
and technical issues encounteredthrough this project, and in cooperation with marine-related corporations
and petroleum development corporations, aims to commercialize the vessel. Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will continue to develop various types of ships
based on this design to respond flexibly to customer needs, considering theentire value chain.
As an integral part of MHI Group’s

Image of“Ammonia/Liquefied CO2 Carrier”
energy transition strategy, Mitsubishi
Shipbuilding has established the
MARINE FUTURE STREAM vision
for 2050 in the ship and marine sector, setting the goals of “a decarbonized marine world” through autonomous operation and electrification,and “effective utilization of the marine
space” through renewable energy andthe carbon cycle, and working to generate and implement ideas for marinerelated innovation. Going forward, asa marine systems integrator, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will continue toactively develop and commercialize
LCO2 carriers, build a CCUS value
chain spanning land and sea, andstrive to realize a decarbonized world.

Mitsui’s production of large marine diesel engines in FY2021

Mitsui E&S Machinery Co., Ltd.
(MES-M) has produced 122 units totalling 2.67 million horsepower of
Mitsui MAN-B&W low-speed diesel
engines at its Tamano Machinery
Factory in FY2021.
MES-M has become a top global
manufacturer since the conclusion of
the technical alliance to develop die-An image of
LNG fueled dual diesel engine

sel engines with B&W (currently, a ship propulsion system supplier.
The company will continue sales
MAN Energy Solutions) of Denmarkin 1926, with cumulative production activities based on its production
horsepower exceeding 110 million achievements of diesel engines conhorsepower. MES-M plans to produce forming to NOx regulations as well as
135 units and 3 million horsepower in gas-fuel diesel engines. Similarly, thecompany will also conduct sales of
the current fiscal year.
The Tamano Machinery Factory is various marine propulsion systems
now developing the next-generation for marine transportation of containfuel-burning engine and related equip- ers, bulk cargoes, vehicles, gases, etc.
ment based on the requirements for strategic reduc[Previous and planned production
tion of emissions of greenof Mitsui MAN-B&W low speed diesel
house gases (GHGs), proengines in the last 5 years]
moted by IMO as well as
FY2018 164 units/3.89 million horsepower
the international marine
FY2019 200 units/3.62 million horsepowertransport industry. MESFY2020 152 units/3.57 million horsepower
M will build a productionFY2021 122 units/2.67 million horsepower
supply system that can
FY2022 135 units/3.00 million horsepower
flexibly respond to the re(Estimated numbers for FY2022)
quests of the customer as

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Shin Kurushima Sanoyas completes Ultramax bulk carrier
PM HAYABUSA II

Shin Kurushima Sanoyas Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. completed the
Ultramax bulk carrier, PM
HAYABUSA II, at the Shin Kurushima Sanoyas Mizushima Shipyard on March 18, 2022.
This is the important first vessel ofa new series of the Sanoyas
64,000DWT type Ultramax bulk carriers. The vessel has a large deadweight for a vessel with overall lengthof less than 200m. The design applies
the latest rules such as CSR B&T andNOx Tier III regulations, and exceeds
the 20% reduction of CO2 emissions
required by the IMO EEDI (Energy
Efficiency Design Index, grams CO2
per ton nautical mile) regulation andis close to the 30% reduction required
for ships for which the building contract is placed in or after 2025.
For improvement of propulsion efficiency, the vessel is equipped with alow-speed & long-stroke electronicallycontrolled main engine combined witha high-efficiency propeller and rudder
appendages. Furthermore, patented
energy saving devices such as the

Sanoyas developed STF (Sanoyas-Tandem-Fin)and ACE DUCT
(Sanoyas Advanced flow Controlling and Energy saving
DUCT) are applied. These energy saving devices achieve about 8%
reduction of both energy consumption
and CO2 emissions.
Eco-friendly features include various countermeasures such as themain engine with EGR compliant
with the NOx emission Tier III limit
for the prevention of air pollution, anddedicated low sulphur gas oil tank tocruise in ECAs (Emission Control
Areas). In addition, the Ballast Water
Treatment System and independent
holding tanks for rainwater on theupper deck are fitted for protection of
the marine environment.
The vessel has five cargo holds withhatch openings maximized to load
various cargos such as grain, ore, coal,

hot coils and steel pipes. Four 31-ton
deck cranes for handling cargo are
installed. Furthermore, vessel maintenance is facilitated by access trunks
arranged for easy movement from theupper deck to double bottom under
the laden condition.
Principal particulars
Hull No.:1379
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 199.99m x 32.24m
x 19.22m x 13.520m
DWT/GT:
63,883t/36,298
Cargo hold capacity: 81,490m3 (grain)
Speed, service: about 14.3kt at (C.S.O.
with 15% sea margin)
Complement:
24
Classification:
ClassNK

Naikai completes 14,200GT passenger/car ferry, FERRY TAKACHIHO

Naikai Zosen Corporation completed construction of the FERRY
TAKACHIHO, a 14,200GT passenger/car ferry, for delivery to Miyazaki
Car Ferry Co., Ltd. at the Innoshima
Shipyard on March 28, 2022.
The FERRY TAKACHIHO has
twin engines, propellers, and rudders,and is now plying between Miyazaki,
Kyushu, and Kobe, Hyogo. Vehicleroll-on/off loading can be achieved
through the ramp doors at the bow
and stern on the port side, and inboard

ramps allow vehicles to access the assigned bays on the car decks. Ample
car-loading capacity is achieved byproviding four car decks.
The ship hull adopts the bulbous
bow and the catamaran-type stern toincrease propulsive efficiency and seakeeping performance. The rolling
motion during navigation is reducedby fin stabilizers, and ship maneuverability is maintained by two bow
thrusters, two reaction-type marine
Schilling rudders with bulbs, andfiveblade CPP.
Escalators areprovided for passengers to move
between decks,
and an elevatoris also provided
for aged and disabled passengers

to move easily between the car decks,
the passenger entrance, and thecabin entrance at the port side.
Principal particulars
Owner: Miyazaki Car Ferry Co., Ltd.
Builder:
Naikai Zosen Corporation
Ship type:
Passenger/car carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 194.00m x
27.60m x 20.35m x 6.70m x 6.70m
DWT/GT:
5,983t/14,006
Loading capacity:
576 passengers
81 automoobiles
163 12m-long trucks
Two 8m-long trucks
Main engine: JFE-S.E.M.T. Pielstick
12PC2-6B diesels x 2 units(Twin engines/twin propellers)
MCR: 8,570kW x 600/134.6min-1 perunit
Speed, service:
about 23.1kt
Classification:
JG
Completion:
March 28, 2022

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DARYA GOMTIEVER OUTDO

Builder: The Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 908
Ship type: 40,000DWT type log/bulk
carrier
L (o.a.) x L (p.p.) x B (mld.) x D (mld.)x d (mld.) : abt 182.90m x 179.90m
x 31.60m x 14.80m x 10.37m
DWT/GT: 40,037t/24,472
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S46MEB8.5-HPSCR diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: abt. 14.0kt
Classification: ClassNK
Registry: Marshall Islands
Completion: February 25, 2022

Builder: Imabari Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd.
Ship type: 2,400TEU type container
carrierL(o.a.) x B x D: 194.90m x 32.20m x
17.00mDWT/GT: 33,512t/27,025
Main engine: 8S60ME-C10.5 diesel x
1 unitSpeed, service: 20.0kt
Classification: ABS
Completion: May 26, 2022

CEMTEXEXCELLENCEDARYA RUCHI

Owner: U-Ming Marine Transport
Corporation
Builder: Oshima Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 11001
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 235.000m x
40.000m x 20.000m x 14.441m
DWT/GT: 99,990t/54,244
Main engine: Mitsui MAN B&W
6G60ME-C10.5 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.30kt
Classification: CR/ClassNK
Registry: Republic of China
Completion: March 14, 2022

Owner: Ruchi Shipping Limited
Builder: Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 1613
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (b.p.) x B x D: 229.00m x 32.26m x
20.15mDWT/GT: 82,557t/43,672
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S60MEC10.5 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.30kt
Classification: ClassNK
Registry: Marshall Islands
Delivery: March 15, 2022

FJ ROSSA

Owner: Wealth Line Inc.
Builder: Japan Marine United Corporation
Hull No.: 5175
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B (mld.) x D (mld.) x d (mld.):
292.00m x 45.00m x 24.55m x
18.234m
DWT/GT: 182,309t/93,297
Main engine: MAN-B&W 7S65MEC8.5-HPSCR diesel x 1 unit
Speed: 15.05kt
Complement: 25
Classification: ClassNK
Registry: Marshall Islands
Completion: April 8, 2022

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