No. 316 Apr. - May 2006

Imabari completes 205,000 DWT bulk carrier

Imabari shipbuilding has delivered the 206,312 DWTbulk carrier, BERGE BONDE (HN: 8049) to the owner La
Darien Navegacion S. A. at the Saijo Shipyard. The BERGE
BONDE is one of a series of four 205,000DWT type bulkcarriers with a beam of 50m developed by Imabari.
The vessel has been designed to meet recent bulk carrier safety requirements as an ocean going bulk carrier
suitable for carrying coal, ore, and other bulk cargoes except grain cargoes. The vessel can load heavy cargoes in
the Nos. 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 cargo holds under alternate conditions and load/unload at two different ports under the condition of homogeneous cargo.
The vessel consists of nine cargo holds of double hullconstruction with top side tanks and side hopper tanks.
This design makes cargo handling and cargo hold cleaning easier, providing the owners and operators with superior cost performance. The No. 6 cargo hold is utilized as
the water ballast tank and the Nos. 2 and 8 cargo holds
only for port use water ballast tanks.
According to the rule requirements, the vessel is proFor further information please contact:vided with water ingress alarms in each hold, F. P. T. andthe bosun’s store. The alarm panel is provided in the wheelhouse.
The vessel is provided with the side sliding type cargo
hatch covers that are driven by hydraulic operation andwell fitted to each cargo hatch on the upper deck. Two
hatch covers can be operated (opening/closing) simultaneously within about three minutes per hold.
An energy saving device is provided at the fore edge ofthe rudder just after the propeller.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 299.94m x 291.40m x 50.00m
x 24.50m x 18.083m
DWT/GT: 206,312t/104,727t
Hold capacity: 220,021.91m3
Main engine: KAWASAKI-MAN B&W 6S70MC-C x 1 unit
MCR: 18,630kW x 91rpm
Speed, service: 15.1kt
Complement: 25
Classification: NK
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Kawasaki completes 185,000DWT bulk carrier, CAPE DOVER
Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation has completed the 185,000DWTbulk carrier, CAPE DOVER (HN:1582) at the Sakaide Shipyard anddelivered the vessel to its owner, “K”
Line Bulk Shipping (UK) Limited.
The CAPE DOVER, as a large andmost advanced bulk carrier, has rationalized cargo-handling equipment

and other installations to facilitate
handling of such equipment. It is designed for increased ship safety incompliance with the new regulations
for bulk carriers.
The new hull form is applied tominimize the propulsion resistance,
and the latest fuel conserving diesel
engine, efficient propeller, and the Ka-

wasaki Rudder Bulb with Fin areemployed. This decreases the fuel consumption.
Measures are taken to minimize
NOx emission from the engines, andfoam agent is used for the fire extinguishing system instead of the conventional CO2 type. Air conditioners
and refrigerators use a new refrigerant. Thus the vessel is considered tobe adaptable for the environment.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 290.00mx 280.00m x 47.00m x 24.40m
x17.95m
DWT/GT: 185,805t/92,993t
Cargo hold capacity: 205,722m3
Main engine: Kawasaki-MAN B&W
6S70MC MkVI diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 16,860kW x 91rpm
Speed, service: abt. 14.7kt
Complement: 28
Classification: NK
Completion: Jan. 31, 2006

MES completes Dunkerquemax bulker, NSS GRANDEUR
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd. (MES) has delivered the177,000DWT bulk carrier, NSS
GRANDEUR (HN: 1646) to Grand
Shipping S. A. of Panama at the Chiba
Works.
The NSS GRANDEUR is the 10thof the MES Dunkerquemax series,which is designed with super-wide
hatch openings to facilitate cargo-handling work. The ship has nine holds
and nine hatches and the total cargohold capacity of 197,014m3.
The main engine is the MitsuiMAN B&W 6S70MC diesel engine
that satisfies the IMO environmental
standards for exhaust gas. Optimal
matching at normal output allows
decreasing fuel consumption. Adoption of the electric-control lubrication
system for the engine cylinders contributes to cost reduction in ship operation.
The ballast tanks of top and bottom side are separated to facilitate
ballasting and deballasting work. The
exchange of ballast water is possible

during navigation for marine environment protection.
The diesel engines for electric
power generation also meet the IMO
environmental standards for exhaustgas.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 289.00m
x 279.00m x 45.00m x 24.40m x17.95m

DWT/GT: 176,882t (d=17.95m)/
88,819t
Main engine: Mitsui-MAN B&W
6S70MC diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 16,860KW x 91rpm
Speed, service: 15.0kt
Complement: 30
Classification: NK
Completion: Jan. 23, 2006

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Universal Shipbuilding completes 200,000DWT bulker, SPLENDIKS
Universal Shipbuilding Corporation delivered the 200,000DWT typebulk carrier, SPLENDIKS, for Lepta
Shipping S. A. at its Tsu Shipyard inJanuary 2006.
The vessel design is called
Newcastle-maxim that is the mostefficient for a vessel of shallow draft
and displaces over 200,000DWT at
scantling draft. This is the fourteenth
vessel in the series of this ship typebuilt by the company.
The bow above the waterline of thevessel is shaped as the Ax-Bow thatcan decrease wave resistance at sea.
The cargo hold part has nine holds andnine hatch covers highly suitable forloading and unloading of cargoes.
The main engine is a long twostroke, low speed, turbocharged diesel engine that attains very high energy saving together with the effect of
the sophisticated hull form and theSurf-Bulb device provided after thepropeller.

The SPLENDIKS is the most modern 200,000DWT type bulk carrier
built with well-proven design and thelatest shipbuilding technologies. Thecompany is very proud that their bulkcarriers have been accepted by manybulk shipping companies and tradersin all over the world. Therefore, thecompany expects that the new vessel,
SPLENDIKS, will increase business
opportunities for all concerned andbring prosperity to the owner.
Principal particulars:
L (o.a) x B x D x d : about 300.00m x
50.00m x 24.10m x 17.88m
Displacement: 203,233DWT/101,933GT
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S70MC
Mk6 x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.7kt
Classification: NK

Naikai Zosen completes car carrier, COLORADO HIGHWAY
Naikai Zosen Corporation has completed construction of the pure carcarrier, COLORADO HIGHWAY(HN: 695), for River Spring Corporation at the Setoda Works. The carrier
can carry 4,300 units of standard passenger cars.
The car carrier is the roll-on/off typeand accommodates passenger cars,trucks, buses, and heavy vehicles. The
cargo decks consist of total 11 decks:
seven over the boarding deck andthree below the boarding deck. Twodecks (Nos. 5 and 7) of these are liftable decks to accommodate heavy
duty vehicles. The other decks areprovided for passenger cars and thelike. High roof vehicles can be accommodated on any deck.
Three shore ramps are provided:
two at both midship sides and one at
the starboard of the stern. Vehicles
can enter the boarding deck and go toupper decks or down to lower decks
via hold ramps. The bow thruster isinstalled to facilitate berthing andunberthing.
The fuel tanks are encompassed bydouble hull construction to protect themarine environment from pollution.
The settling-service tanks are provided for low sulphur fuel. Other measures taken for environmental protection include the employment of R404A
refrigerant, which has zero coefficientfor ozone depletion, the alpha system
for lubricating main engine cylinders,
and the air-sealing type stern tube.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 183.00m
x 170.00m x 30.20m x 28.80m(14.40m) x 7.70m
DWT/GT: 12,806t/44,382t
Car carrying capacity: 4,300 units
Complement: 28
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S60MC-C
diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 11,620 kW
Speed, service: 20.0kt
Classification: NK
Registration: PanamaCompletion: Dec. 20, 2005

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No. 316 Apr.- May Page 4MES completes ARCTIC DISCOVERER
for Lloyds TSB Equipment Leasing

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd. (MES) has delivered theARCTIC DISCOVERER (HN: 1564),
a 140,000m3 MOSS Type LNG carrier at its Chiba Works to Lloyds TSB
Equipment Leasing (No.1) Limited.
Features of ARCTIC DISCOV-ERER are as follows:- Ice strengthening of hull
structure andwinterizationof equipment
are adopted
for transportation in theNorth Sea.
- Conformity
to DNV’s
highest comfort class notation “COMF-V” provides comfortable environment inaccommodation space.
- For environmental friendliness,double side hull of fuel oil tanks anda high-performance oil separator ofthe bilge drainage system in theToyohashi completes Panamax car carrier,
CETUS LEADER
Toyohashi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
has completed construction of theCETUS LEADER, a pure car carrier
with a carrying capacity of 5,427 units
based on the standard passenger car(6,405 units based on RT43L) forZuijin Shipholding S. A. of Panama.
This is the fifth car carrier in theseries of PCCs being built in succession by Toyohashi. The CETUS
LEADER is designed to carry passenger cars, trucks, recreational vehicles(RV), and containers. The carrier has
12 car decks and one garage, two car
decks of which are liftable.
The main engine is a lowspeed and longstroke type diesel engine
coupled with ahigh-performance propeller, which saves
fuel oil consumption.
Principal par-ticulars
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 199.94m x 32.26m
x 34.80m x 10.30m
DWT/GT: 21,466t/62,195t
Main engine: Kobe Diesel-Mitsubishi
8UEC 60LSII diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 15,540kW (21,129PS) x
104min-1 (rpm)
NOR: 13,209kW (17,960PS) x
98.5min-1 (rpm)Speed, max. trial: 21.72kt
Speed, service: 20.0kt
Classification: NK
Complement: 28

engine room are adopted.
- Automated ballasting operationand combined use of high-lift rudder and bow thruster in port contribute to reducing work loads.
Bridge arrangement complying
with DNV’s notation “NAUT-AW”
brings safe and efficient operation.
- Integrated management system for machinery, cargo handlingand electric power is provided.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p) x B x D x d: 289.50m
x 277.00m x 48.40m x 26.50m x11.30m
DWT/GT: 75,485t/118,571t
LNG tank capacity: abt. 140,000m3
Main engine: Steam turbine x 1 unit
MCR: 27,000kW x 81rpm
Speed, trail max.: 21.08kt
Complement: 46
Classification: DNV
Completion: Feb. 15, 2006

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Industry News in Brief

Tsuneishi obtains ISO 14001 certificate
Tsuneishi Corporation obtained
ISO 14001 for environmental management from The Lloyd’s Register
Quality Assurance (LRQA) after passing extensive examinations on Dec. 20,
2005, and the attestation ceremony
took place at the company on Jan. 30,2006.
The certificate covers the following
factories, and business departments:
Tsuneishi Factory, Tadotsu Factory,
Management Headquarters, Planning Division, affiliated companies
located within the area of Tsuneishi
Factory, Head Office of Tsuneishi Iron
Works Co., Tadotsu Office, and Craft
Factory of Tsuneishi Forestry Construction Co., Ltd.
Upon acquisition of the certificate,
Tsuneishi will continue to strongly
promote environment preservation
activities, i.e., energy and resourcesaving will firstly be targeted to reduce emission of exhaust gases thatcause global warming. Moreover,management of chemical substances
will be strengthened, and industrial
The 20th Posidonia 2006 (The International Shipping Exhibition) willtake place at the Hellenikon Exhibition Centre in Helleniko for five days
from June 5 through 9. This event isorganized by the Posidonia Exhibitions SA and sponsored by the Greek
Ministry of Mercantile Marine, Unionof Greek Shipowners, etc., and organizations related to the maritime in-Photo shows Mr. K. Kambara, President of Tsuneishi (left) and Mr. S.
Batters, President of LRQA, Japan at the attestation ceremonywastes will be minimized. Throughsuch endeavors, the company will contribute to the protection of the marine
and atmospheric environments frompollution.
Tsuneishi says that it is now readyto establish an integrated management system for environment preservation and production. The latter is

JSEA participates in
Posidonia 2006
dustry.
The Japan Ship Exporters’ Association consisting of 12 Japanese shipbuilders will participate in the exhibition with the financial support ofcovered by ISO 9001/2000 of the quality management system acquired in1999. In addition to meeting customers’ requirements for quality, the company will conduct its business activities conscious of the global environment, which will be achieved by building environment friendly ships andother products.
The Nippon Foundation and in cooperation with The Shipbuilders’ Association of Japan. JSEA and the Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (Class NK) co-exhibitors will use a 292.65m2 exhibitionarea where Japanese shipbuilding
technology will be presented. Particular ship hull forms and newly developed ship designs will be introducedwith the plasma vision system andother displays.
Shipbuilders:
IHI Marine United Inc.
Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd.
Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Sanoyas Hishino Meisho Corporation
Sasebo Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co., Ltd.
Sumitomo Heavy Industries Marine& Engineering Co., Ltd.
Universal Shipbuilding Corporation

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Shipyard Activities

NIZWA LNGGAS FRIEND

TRIDENT STAR

Owner: Oryx LNG Carrier S. A.
Builder: Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation
Hull No.: 1562
Ship type: LNG carrier
L (o.a.) x L (b.p) x B x D x d:289.50m x 277.00m x 49.00m x27.00m x 11.90m
DWT/GT: 77,252t/118,608t
Cargo tank capacity: 145,469m3 (at-163oC, 98.5%)
Main engine: Kawasaki-UA-400
steam turbine engine x 1 unit
MCR: 26,900kW x 80rpm
Speed, service: abt. 19.5kt
Classification: NK
Completion: Dec. 19, 2005

Owner: KSS Line Ltd.
Builder: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Hull No.: 2212
Ship type: LPG Carrier
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: abt. 230m x36.60m x 20.80m x 10.60m
DWT/GT: 48,826t/46,129t
Cargo tank capacity: 78,913m3
Main engine: Mitsubishi7UEC60LS diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 16.7kt
Classification: KR
Completion: Dec. 20, 2005

Owner: Green Spanker Shipping S.
A.
Builder: Namura Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 250
Ship type: Tanker
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d:
241.03m x 232.00m x 42.00m x
21.20m x 14.923m
DWT/GT: 105,996t/56,365t
Main engine: B&W 6S60MC (Mk 6)
diesel x 1 unit
Output: 11,770kW x 103.6rpm
Speed, trial max.: 16.24kt
Classification: ABS
Completion: Nov. 9, 2005

YASA TEAMTOKIWA GLORY

SIMURGH

Owner: Clyde Maritime S. A.
Builder: Sanoyas Hishino Meisho
Corp.
Hull No.: 1233
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d:
225.00m x 217.00m x 32.26m x
19.30m x 13.995m
DWT/GT: 75,621mt/38,895t
Cargo hold capacity: 89,201m3
Main engine: MAN B&W 7S50MCC diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 12,200ps
Speed, service: 14.5
Classification: NK
Completion: Feb. 2, 2006

Owner: I. M. A. Lines Co., S. A.
Builder: Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 1609
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d:
189.99m x 182.00m x 32.26m x
17.90m x 12.55m
DWT/GT: 55,742t/31,279t
Main engine: Mitsui MAN B&W
6S50MC-C diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 9,480kW x 127.0rpm
Speed , service: 14.5kt
Classification: NK
Completion: Feb. 8, 2006

Owner: Bulkstar Enterprise Co., Ltd.
Builder: Oshima Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 10400
Ship type: Bulk Carrier
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d:
189.99m x 185.79m x 32.26m x
17.62m x 12.515mDWT/GT: 54,881t/31,385t
Main engine: Kawasaki MAN B&W
6S50MC-C (Derating)
MCR: 11,160 ps x 110.0rpm
NOR: 9,485 ps x 104.2rpm
Speed , trial max.: 15.70kt
Classification: NK
Completion: Nov. 9, 2005

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