No. 379 Oct. - Nov. 2016

JMU completes 302,000DWT crude oil tanker, GEM NO.1

Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) delivered theGEM NO.1, a 302,000 DWT Crude Oil Tanker, to GEM
NO.1 MARITIME CORPORATION at the Ariake shipyard on June 30, 2016. This is the first vessel of the “GSeries” VLCC called G302T.
The principal particulars of the GEM NO.1 have been
designed to provide flexibility for worldwide trade byachieving both compact hull form and large deadweightat shallow draft. The vessel has been developed drastically reducing fuel oil consumption together with CO2emission compared with existing vessels.
Excellent hull performance was achieved by using various and comprehensive technologies, which include advanced lower resistance hull form and optimized energy
saving devices of the SSD (Super Stream Duct), Surf-Bulb(Rudder Fin with Bulb) and ALV-Fin (Advanced Low Viscous Resistance Fin). Furthermore, the unique bow shape,
called the “Ax-Bow,” gives better performance in waves
under the laden condition.
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The vessel’s fuel oil consumption was further improvedby a MAN Diesel & Turbo model G-type electronically controlled marine diesel engine, which complies withMARPOL NOx regulation (Tier II), and a high efficiency
propeller.
To ensure safety and maintenance, the IMO Performance Standard for Protective Coatings (PSPC) is applied
for the cargo oil tanks and ballast water tanks. The vessel
is also designed to comply with future environmental rules
and regulations by installing the Ballast Water Management System, providing an inventory list of hazardous
materials, and other features.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D x d:
330.0m x 60m x 29.35m x 21.55m
DWT/GT:
302,652t/156,501
Main engine: MAN B&W 7G80ME-C9.2 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service:
15.80kt
Complement:
34
Classification:
ABS/CR
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MHI completes 11,000GT cargo/passenger ship, OGASAWARA MARU

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
(MHI) delivered the third
OGASAWARA MARU, an 11,000GT
cargo-passenger ship, to the co-owners, Japan Railway Construction,
Transport and Technology Agencyand Ogasawara Kaiun Co., Ltd. on
June 17, 2016. The vessel was designed and built at Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works of MHI, andis now going into service between Tokyo and Chichijima in the Ogasawara
Islands. Since the Ogasawara Islands
were registered as a world natural
heritage site in June 2011, the num-

ber of tourists has increased rapidly.
This increased demand has promoted
the construction of a bigger and faster
vessel than the second OGASAWARAMARU.
The new OGASWARA MARUemploys the conventional two-engine
and two-shaft propulsion system toretain high reliability and redundancy
for safety in the greater coasting service. This new ferry has been enlarged
to 1.6 times in gross tonnage from theformer vessel, and its service speed
has been increased to 23.8 knots from
22.5 knots despite the same main engine output. The
newly designed
hull form, CPP
with a hub vortex
fin cap, and reaction rudders allow greater sizewith higher
speed and energy
saving.
Private andpublic spaces forpassengers aredesigned withthe motif of animals and plants of theOgasawara Islands. Total accommodation capacity for passengers is increased from 769 persons to 894 persons. For better comfort of passengers,
many private rooms are provided compared with the former vessel. Public
spaces such as restaurants, observation lounge, mini-saloon and shops allow the passengers to enjoy cruising.
Barrier-free facilities are provided
for embarkation, and an elevator isprovided between the passenger accommodation decks.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B (mld) x D (mld) x
d (mld): 150.00m x 145.00m x
20.40m x 12.20m x 5.70m
Gross tonnage:
11,035
Speed, service:
23.8ktCargo loading capacity: 73 10ft-containers
Complement:
894 passengers
45 crew members
Main diesel engines:
2 units
Controllable pitch propellers: 2 units
Registry:Japan
Port of registry:Tokyo

Naikai completes 275GT passenger/car ferry, NANAURA MARU
Naikai Zosen Corporation completed construction of the 275GT passenger/car ferry NANAURA MARU
for the owner, JR Miyajima Ferry Co.
Ltd, on September 9, 2016, The ferry
is now plying between JR MiyajimaGuchi Pier (on Japan’s Main Island)and Miyajima Ferry Terminal (onMiyajima Island off Hatsukakichi
City, Hiroshima).
Passengers and automobiles areembarked and disembarked throughrampway doors provided at the bowand stern. The upper deck of the ferry
conforms to barrier-free regulations.
Flat passages designed with no steps
are provided from the bow rampway
door through to the stern rampway
door. Moreover, multi-purpose cabins
and multi-utility toilets can facilitate
embarkation of passengers using
wheelchairs.

The ferry uses
a controllable
pitch propeller
for i nc re a se dship maneuverability. The propeller blades aremade of CFRP
(carbon fiber-reinforced plastic).
The CFRP propeller is about 60% lighter than an ordinary propeller, and is expected toreduce inertia moment and noise generation.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 38.15m x 10.00m x
3.87/3.87m (at upper/boardingdeck) x 2.65m (at scantlingdraught)
DWT (scantling draught)/GT: 101t/268

Passenger car loading capacity:
6units
Passengers: 460 people with 6 cars,
800 people without cars
Complement:
3
Main engine:
Yanmar 6EY22AW
geared diesel x 1 unitMCO:
736kW x 800/339min-1
NCO:
626kW x 800/339min-1
Speed, service:
9.0kt
Classification:
JG

No. 379 Oct. - Nov. Page 3

Oshima completes 56,000DWT Handymax bulker, FEDERAL TAKASE
Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. delivered the FEDERAL TAKASE, a
56,000DWT type bulk carrier, to Federal Trident Ltd. on April 14, 2016.
This vessel has five holds, all of whichhave wide opening type hatch covers
to facilitate cargo-handling efficiency.
The vessel is suitable to carry variouscargoes, such as grain, ore, coal, hotcoils, dangerous products, and otherbulk cargoes.
The FEDERAL TAKASE has been
designed according to ClassNK’s ice
class notation IC-IS for vessels trading in ice. Moreover, the requirementsof notation IB-IS are additionally applied to the vessel for reinforcementof the forward region of the ice belt of
the hull and propeller strength. The
vessel is also provided with measuresfor low temperature operation
during ice navigation. A set ofAdvanced Flipper-Fins, Rudderbulb, low friction
paint and an electronically controlled engine areinstalled to improve the fuelconsumption.

The Seaworthy Bow that demonstrates excellent seaworthiness is also
adopted to maintain speed performance under rough weather conditions.
T h i s v e s s e l c ompl ie s w it hClassNK’s environmental protection
notations, such as EA +BILGE, GW.
In addition, IMO recycling of ships isconsidered, and a ballast water treatment system is installed.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d:
189.99m x 185.79m x 32.26m x
17.87m x 12.578m
DWT/GT:
55,178t/31584
Loading capacity:
71,177m3
Main engine: Kawasaki MAN B&W
6S50ME-B9.3 diesel x 1 unit
MCR:
7,260kW at 99.0rpm
Speed, service:
14.3ktClassification:NK
Completion:
April 14, 2016

Sanoyas completes SUPRAMAX bulker, NORD CHESAPEAKE
Sanoyas Shipbuilding Corporationdelivered the SUPRAMAX bulk carrier, NORD CHESAPEAKE (HN:1339), at Sanoyas Mizushima Shipyard on July 12, 2016. This is the second vessel of the new series of theS a n o y a s 6 0 , 0 0 0 D W T- t y p e
SUPRAMAX bulk carriers. The vessel has a large deadweight andachieves highest fuel efficiency for aship of less than 200m length. The
optimized hull form to improve theperformance under actual sea conditions contributes to better overall performance, with less fuel consumption
and low exhaust emissions.
For increased propulsion efficiency,
the vessel is equipped with a lowspeed and long-stroke electronicallycontrolled main engine combined witha high-efficiency propeller, and CO2
reduction can be achieved by energy
saving devices such as the STF (Sanoyas-Tandem-Fin (patent) max. 6%
energy saving) on the stern shell andhighly efficient appendages on therudder.
Considering eco-friendly features,va r iou s me asures have beentaken for environmental conservation, which
include the main
engine complying with the NOx
emission Tier IIlimit to avoid airpollution, dedicated low sulphur diesel oil tank to cruise in ECAs
(Emission Control Areas), BWTS (Ballast Water Treatment System), andfuel oil tank protection to prevent oilleakage. In addition, independent
holding tanks are provided to store
accommodation discharges, dirty holdbilge, and rainwater on the upperdeck.
The vessel has five cargo holds withmaximized hatch openings to load
various cargoes such as grain, ore,coal, hot coils and steel pipes. Cargoes
can be handled with four 31t deckcranes. Access trunks provided between the upper deck and double bot-tom can improve maintenance work
even under the laden condition.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (Summer): 199.
99m x 32.24m x 18.38m x 12.868m
60,447t/34,164
DWT/GT:
77,067m3
Cargo hold capacity:(grain)Main engine: MAN B&W 6G50MEB9.3 diesel x 1 unit
7,740kW
MCO:
about 14.3kt
Speed, service:25
Complement:
PanamaRegistry:
ABS
Classification:
12th July, 2016
Delivery:No. 379 Oct. - Nov. Page 4

Namura completes 115,000DWT type Aframax tanker, IONIC ANASSA

Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
delivered the IONIC ANASSA, a114,718DWT crude oil carrier built atits Imari Shipyard & Works, to Laurel World Maritime S.A. on June 30,
2016. This is the fourth Aframax
tanker built by Namura, which is compliant with the IACS Common Structural Rules.
The vessel was constructed to conform to the latest requirements of international regulations such as IMO
PSPC-COT and PSPC-WBT for cor-rosion protection of cargo oil tanks andwater ballast tanks to increase safetyof the vessel.
The propulsion performance has
been improved with energy saving
devices independently developed byNamura, the Namura flow Control
Fin (NCF), Rudder Fin attached to thestern, and low-friction type antifouling paint applied to the outside shell.
The electronically controlled main
engine contributes to reduction of fueloil consumption. The vessel is also
equipped withthe main engineand generator
engine compliantwith the Annex
VI of MARPOL73/78 regulations(Tier II) to reduce
NOx emissions.
The cargo
handling systemof the vessel con-sists of three large capacity cargo oilpumps, which enable loading/unloading of three grades of cargo oils, andthe automatic unloading system facilitates the unloading operations.
The ballast water treatment system to control the quality of ballast
water is equipped for protection of themarine environment prior to the enforcement of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x B (mld) x D (mld) x d (mld):
249.97m x 44.00m x 21.20m x
14.80mDWT/GT:
114,718t/63,502
Main engine: MAN B&W 6G60MEC9.2 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service:
about 14.4kt
Complement:
30 + 6 (Workers)
Registry:
Marshall Islands
Classification:
ABS

Preventive maintenance support

MES starts operation of CMAXS e-GICSX engine monitoring system

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd. (MES) and its wholly owned
subsidiary MES TECHNOSERVICE
CO., LTD. (Head Office: Tamano City,Okayama) have conducted researchand development on the Next Generation Condition-Based Engine Monitoring System (service name: CMAXS eGICSX) for Mitsui-MAN B&W diesel
ship engines, in collaboration withNippon K a iji Kyok a i ( N K , orClassNK) and commenced operationsin April, 2016.
After the acceptance of an orderfrom Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL;
Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo), theCMAXS e-GICSX system was installed on a methanol tanker equippedwith an electronically controlled dual
fuel main engine.
The CMAXS e-GICSX system provides early accurate detection of abnormalities using sophisticated algorithms that can analyze, monitor, andcorrelate big data, including data col-lected from multiple sensors installedin the engine as well as navigationaldata, such as sea and weather conditions. By sharing the abnormalities
found on board with the performance
diagnosis analyzed on shore, theCMAXS e-GICSX system can also
provide performance analysis withhigher accuracy.

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
and MES TECHNOSERVICE willcontinue to provide an advanced after-sales service that meets the needsof customers for various devices andequipment, including diesel engines,
providing greater customer satisfaction.

No. 379 Oct. - Nov. Page 5

MES completes world’s first ME-GI Ethane for LEG carriers

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd. (MES) recently completed
construction of the world’s firstethane-fueled electronically controlled
gas injection diesel engine called MEGI-Ethane. The ME-GI is a large twocycle low-speed diesel engine that has
a high thermal efficiency, as well as
dual fuel capability that can use a combination of natural gas (LNG) andheavy oil. Mitsui’s ME-GI will be employed in two projects for engines thatcan be fueled with a combination ofLNG and heavy oil. However, the subsequently ordered ME-GI-Ethane canbe fueled using a combination ofethane and heavy oil, instead of LNG.
This is the world’s first ME-GI-Ethane
engine completed by MES.

Similar to LNG, ethane is a more
eco-friendly fuel than heavy oil. As
shale gas has developed and become
widespread, the production of ethane
has increased. Ethane is attractive as
a fuel with economic efficiency and as
an alternative marine fuel to LNG,
which can be used instead of heavyoil, the current dominant fuel.
Mitsui MAN B&W 7G50ME-C9.5GI-Ethane is scheduled for installation in three LEG (liquefied ethylenegas) carriers (36,000m3, one engineand one propeller), which will be constructed by Sinopacific Offshore &Engineering, a Chinese shipyard, for
Hartmann Schiffahrt, a German shipowner, and Ocean Yield, a Norwegian
ship owner.

MES has already prepared a system to meet the diverse range of fuelneeds, such as the ME-GI (LNG andheavy oil), the ME-GI-Ethane (ethaneand heavy oil), and the ME-LGI(methanol or another fuel and heavyoil). MES will continue to offer propulsion systems to its customers thatare both environmentally and economically friendly.

Dual fuel diesel engines available from MES
Engine model

Compatible fuels

Current engine building projects

ME-GI

LNG & heavy fuel oil(2 engines for LNG fueled ships & 4 engines
for LNG carriers)

ME-GI-Ethane

Ethane & heavy fuel oil

1 project, 3 engines for LEG (liquefied ethylene
gas carrier)

ME-LGI

Methanol & heavy fuel oil, Ethanol &heavy fuel oil, LPG & heavy fuel oil, orDimethyl ether & heavy fuel oil1 project (3 engines for methanol carriers)

JSEA participated in SMM 2016, German International Maritime Exhibition
JSEA participated in the SMM
2016 International Maritime Exhibition (organized by Hamburg Messeund Congress GmbH) held from September 6 through 9 at Hamburg
Messe in Hamburg with a financial
grant from the Nippon Foundation.

In this year’s SMM, the 27th edition, Greece, India, Iran and Malaysia had their national booths for thefirst time. The event had more than
2,200 exhibitors from 66 countries,and attracted as many as 50,000 visitors. SMM 2016 newly had Hall A5

dedicated to environmental technology under the theme of “Green.” The
whole area of the exhibition space was93,000m2, the largest ever in the SMM
history.
For JSEA, this was the second
occasion following the last SMM it
jointly took part with The Cooperative Association of Japan Shipbuilders. This time, JSEA set up a “Japanese Shipbuilding Stand” for unified
exhibition by four Japanese shipbuilders — Japan Marine United Corporation, Namura Shipbuilding Co. Ltd.,
Oshima Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., andSanoyas Shipbuilding Corporation.
The Japanese shipbuilders demonstrated mainly new ship types andhighly fuel-efficient next-generation
ships to many visitors including European shipowners. The exhibitors
thereby facilitated mutual communication with foreign visitors.

No. 379 Oct. - Nov. Page 6MG EARTH

RB JAKENORTH SEA

Owner: Cardinal Maritime S.A.
Builder: Imabari Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D: 228.95m x 35.0m x
14.45mDWT/GT: 66,593t/45,252
Main engine: 6S60ME-C7.1 diesel x
1 unitSpeed, service: 14.50kt
Classification: NK
Completion: June 17, 2016

Owner: RB Shipping Ltd
Builder: Japan Marine United Corporation
Hull No.: 5081
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B (mld) x D (mld) x d (mld):
229.0m x 32.26m x 20.0m x 14.45m
DWT/GT: 81,039t/43,278
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S60ME-C
diesel x 1 unit
Speed: 14.5kt
Complement: 25
Classification: BV
Completion: June 3, 2016

Owner: Indigo Marine Shipping S.A.
Builder: Sumitomo Heavy Industries
Marine & Engineering Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 1384
Ship type: Tanker
L (b.p.) x B x D: 224.64m x 42.00m x21.45m
DWT/GT: 106,200t/57,164
Main engine: Mitsui MAN B&W
6S60ME-C8 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: about 15.0kt
Classification: LR
Completion: July 27, 2016

MARIA TOPIĆ

PLUMERIA CORAL

BRISTOL TRADER

Owner: Sumitomo Corporation
Builder: Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 714
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 199.90m x
32.26m x 18.60m x 13.00m
DWT/GT: 60,155t/34,905
Main engine: Mitsui-MAN B&W
6S50ME-B9.3 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.5kt
Registry: Majuro (Marshall Islands)
Classification: LR
Completion: June 14, 2016

Owner: Coral Canal S.A.
Builder: Sasaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 692
Ship type: LPG carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 99.98m x
17.20m x 7.80m x 6.10m
DWT/GT: 5,016t/4,289
Main engine: Hanshin Diesel MAN
B&W 5L35MC diesel x 1 unit
MCO: 2,750kW x 178min-1
Speed, service: 13.40kt
Registry: Panama
Classification: BV
Complement: 18
Completion: April 30, 2016

Owner: Ratu Shipping Co., S.A.
Builder: Shin Kurushima Dockyard
Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: S-5861
Ship type: Chemical tanker
L (o.a.) x B x D: 179.53m x 27.4m x
16.3m
DWT/GT: 35,863/21,151
Main engine: Mitsui-MAN B&W
6S50ME-B9.3 diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 15.0kt
Registry: Philippines (Manila)
Classification: BV
Completion: July 12, 2016

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