No. 348 Aug. - Sept. 2011

Universal completes 180,000 DWT bulker, SHIN KOHO

Universal Shipbuilding Corporation delivered the SHIN
KOHO, a 180,000 DWT bulk carrier, at the Tsu Shipyard
on May 31, 2011.
This is the 3rd vessel of the new design series for theDunkirkmax bulk carrier with increased deadweight under restrictions of the ship dimensions.
The vessel has double side skin construction for cargoholds and fuel oil tanks to reduce flooding risk due to theship side damage, and to improve cargo handling.
The vessel is equipped with high propulsion efficiency
and energy saving devices, the SSD (Super Stream Duct)and Surf-Bulb (Rudder Fin with Bulb), in front of and behind the propeller, respectively.
The SHIN KOHO is the 17th vessel employing LeadgeBow that reduces the added wave resistance in both theladen condition and the ballast condition. The Leadge-bow
has superior performance at sea compared with the AxBow, which is employed by more than 90 vessels.
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The shape of the superstructures is designed to produce less air resistance. Deck machinery such as windlasses, mooring winches, and hatch covers are driven byelectric motor system for oil leak prevention on the deck.
This vessel uses ME electronic control main engine
which can optimize the combustion conditions by adjusting the fuel injection and exhaust valves electronically,
and makes it possible to lower fuel oil consumption andemission.
The SHIN KOHO is the world’s first vessel adopting a
hybrid turbocharger power supply system for the main
engine. The hybrid turbocharger consists of a turbocharger
rotor connected to a generator for directly converting partof surplus turbocharger revolution energy into electric
power, and the generator is available as a stand-alone
marine generator instead of a conventional diesel generator under the normal sea going conditions, so contributes(Comtinued on Page 2)
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to reduction of the fuel consumption
and carbon dioxide emission.
The power supply system was developed jointly by Nippon Yusen
Kabushiki Kaisha, Monohakobi Technology Institute, Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries, Ltd., and Universal Shipbuilding Corporation. Taiyo ElectricCo., Ltd. and Hitachi Zosen Corporation also participated in the collaborative development.
The development project has been
subsidized by the Ministry of Land,
Infrastructure, Transport and Tour-

Main engine (Hybrid turbocharger
seen in the blue square line)

ism and Nippon Kaiji Kyokai.
Onboard tests on the energy-efficiency
will be continued through navigation
for further improvement.
Principal particulars
L(o.a.) x L(b.p.) x B x D x d: 292.0m x287.9m x 45m x 24.5m x 18.15m
DWT/GT:
182,128MT/93,031
Loading capacity:
193,396m3
Main engine: MAN B&W 7S65ME-C
x 1 unit
Speed:
15.35kt
Complement:
25
Classification:NK
Completion:
May 31, 2011

Ship of the Year 2010 Award goes to Kyokuyo Shipyard-built car carrier
The Japan Society of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers on May 31,
2011 selected the car carrier, CITY OF
ST. PETERSBURG, built by Kyokuyo
Shipyard Corporation for the 2010
Ship of the Year Award. The vessel’sunique bulbous stem shape, which
contributes to a significant reductionof air resistance, attracted attention
and was highly appreciated by, thejury of the award.
Category awards were won, in thespecialty vessel category, by the plantmodule carriers YAMATAI andYAMATO built by Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries, Ltd. (for more details, see
SEA-Japan No 341, June-July issue),each equipped with an Air Lubrication System (ALS) having an air
blower for energy saving, and owned

by NYK-Hinode Line, Ltd.; in thesmall passenger ship category, by thebattery-powered vessel RAICHO I
owned by the Tokyo University ofMarine Science and Technology, and,in the fishing vessel and work vessel
category, by the FUJI MARU NO. 2
built by Miho Shipyard Co., Ltd.
The CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG
is a car carrier embodying thoroughcommitment to reduction of windpressure resistance. The uniquesemispherical stem shape has beenrealized without sacrificing the payload space. The bulbous panel, formedby press-bending, constitutes a partof relatively distortion-free smooth
hull shape. According to the society,“although a streamlined hull had beendrawn for conceptual ships, its firstrealization has been highly appreciated.” Efforts to reduce wind pressure
resistance are embodied not only by
the stem shape but also by the streamlined funnel and the round shape ofthe upper part of the hull. Anotherfeature is a pillar-free inboard space,intended for greater cargo handlingefficiency.
The award will be presented on
July 22 at Kaiun Club in a joint commendation ceremony of three maritime academic institutions, also including The Japan Institute of Marine
Engineering (JIME) and The Japan
Institute of Navigation (JIN). JIMEand JIN will respectively give theMarine Engineering of the Year 2010Award and the Navigation Achievement Prize on that occasion.

YAMATAI [YAMATO]

CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG

RAICHO I (left)
and FUJI MARU
NO. 2 (right)

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KHI completes 80,156m3 LPG carrier, DERBY
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
delivered the 80,156m3 LPG carrier,
DERBY (HN: 1666), to Xing Long
Maritime S.A. The vessel is the 47th
LPG carrier built by Kawasaki andthe 8th of this particular model.
The carrier employs theKawasaki’s new bow form, SEA-Arrow, to minimize bow wave resistanceand improve propulsive performance.
Four LPG cargo tanks are provided
and made of special steel durable to
low temperature of minus 46oC.
Polyurethan foam is used as a heatinsulation.
The main engine is a fuel-efficient
ultra long-stroke two-cycle low-speed
diesel engine and the Kawasaki rudder bulb with fins (RBS-F) is outfitted. The combined performance helps
reduce the fuel consumption.
The environmentally designed fueltank has double-wall construction toprevent ocean pollution.

Principal particular
L (o.a.) x L 8b.p.) x B x D x d: 226.00mx 222.00m x 37.20m x 21.00m x
11.20mDWT/GT:
53,028t/45,812
LPG storage capacity:
80,156m3
Main engine: Kawasaki-MAN B&W
7S60MC-C7 diesel x 1 unit

MCR:
14,000kW x 94rpm
Speed, service:
about 16.95kt
Complement:
27
Classification:
NK
Registered:
Liberia
Delivery:Mar. 31, 2011

MES completes 56,000DWT type bulk carrier, NIPPON MARU
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd, (MES) completed the
56,000DWT type bulk carrier, NIPPON MARU (HN: 1740), and delivered to Princess Line S.A., Panama,at its Tamano Works. This is the125th vessel of a series of 56,000 DWT
type handymax bulk carrier having alarge cargo hold capacity of more than
70,000m3. This series called “Mitsui56BC” is well reputed in the market

and about 170 vessels including thosedelivered have been ordered.
The vessel has five cargo holds andis equipped with four deck cranes.
Structural strength and arrangements are well designed to load various types of cargoes.
Hatch openings are the largest
class in this segment both in lengthand width. Cargo holds have ample
length to load long pipes and itsstrength is sufficient for loading heavy
cargoes such as hot coils, etc.
The ship complies with IACS UR
S25 and achieves both operational
flexibility and enhanced structuralsafety.
The main engine and generator diesel engines satisfy the Environment
Standards for Exhaust Gas and theIMO Standards for the Environment,respectively.
Ballast water can be exchanged
during navigation for protection ofmarine environment.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (p.p.) x B x D: 189.99m x
182.00m x 32.26m x 17.90m
DWT/GT:55,581MT/31,244
Main engine: MITSUI-MAN B&W
6S50MC-C diesel x 1 unit
MCO:
9,480kW x 127.0rpm
Service speed:
14.5kts
Complement:
24
Classification Society:
NKFlag:PanamaDelivery:
May 12, 2011

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MHI completes 6,400 units RO/RO type vehicle carrier,ANTARES LEADER
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
(MHI) completed construction of the
RO/RO type vehicle carrier, ANTARES LEADER, for Nippon Yusen
Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) at theKobe Shipyard & Machinery Workson June 7, 2011. The Japanese flag
vessel has a car carrying capacity ofapproximately 6,400 units based on
the standard passenger car.
The main engine is an electricallycontrolled diesel engine, Mitsubishi
UE 7UEC60LSII-Eco, which has thefeatures of low fuel oil consumption
and stable performance. In addition
to the environmental friendly main
engine, MESHIP (Mitsubishi Energy
Saving Hybrid Inverter Pump), theinverter control system for main cooling sea water pump is installed to optimize pump operation to reduce CO2emissions.

The vessel adopts a refined hull
design below the water line, the windpressure reducing design for the upper deck of the bow, and the double
bottom construction for the bunker oiltanks, which reduces the risk of oilleakage from the tanks in case ofstranding.
In addition to the above mentioned
environmental consideration, the fully
enclosed type wheelhouse is adopted
for crew’s efficient and comfortabledaily work.
Principal particulars
L (PP) x B x D: 192.00m x 32.26m x
34.52mGross tonnage:
60,284Car carrying capacity: approximately
6,400 passenger cars (RT43 type)
Main engine: Mitsubishi-UE
7UEC60LSII-Eco diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service:
about 20.35kt
Complement:
30
Classification: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
NS*(RORO EQ C V & DG),
MNS*(M0), IWS
Completion:
June 7, 2011

Naikai completes passenger/car ferry, MANYO
Naikai Zosen Corporation has completed construction of the 1,560GT
passenger/car ferry, MANYO, for
Kyushu Shosen Co., Ltd. at the Setoda Works.
The ferry has been designed withtwo engines, two propellers, and tworudders for increased propulsion efficiency and maneuverability. The bulbous bow and split stern help improve
the ship thrust increase. A bowthruster and Schilling rudders havebeen used for smooth berthing andunberthing.
The through-car decks facilitatesroll-on and roll-off of cars through theaft-ramp door. Fin stabilizers attachedto the ferry reduce ship rolling during
navigation, and elevators are provided
to carrry aged and disabled people
from the boarding deck, or car decks,
directly to cabin entrances.
The ferry has been put in service

on the Goto Route, Northern Kyushu.
Principal particulars
L (o.a) x B x D x d: 86.50m x 14.50m x
10.40m x 4.30m
DWT/GT:
738t/1,551
Vehicle loading capacity: 18 eight-tontrucks
Pasenngers: 482 people within sixhours
Crew:
18
Main engine: Daihatsu 6DCM-32 diesel x 2 units (twin propellers)MCR:
2,942kW x 750/186 min-1
Speed, max.:
20.2kt (at trial)
Classification:
JG
Port, registered:
NagasakiNo. 348 Aug. - Sept. Page 5

Oshima launches ECO-Ship 2020 for LNG-fueled ship
—Collaborative development with DNV—
Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and
DNV have completed the first milestone of a joint programme to develop
the ECO-Ship in the future. Oshima
ECO-Ship 2020 is a LNG-fuelledOpen Hatch Bulk Carrier (OHBC)
assuming 2020 delivery to study various technical components and combinations using the ship as a concrete
test-bed.
The ECO-Ship 2020 is aiming at
energy-efficient, environmental
friendliness, and flexible operationand cost-effectiveness. The OHBC
concept features a number of innovative solutions, including a wide twin
skeg hull, Oshima’s seaworthy bow,energy saving devices, air-lubrication
system, LNG -fuelled lean-burn four
Particulars
Length, overall
200m
Length between perpenddicular 196m
Breadth36.0m
Depth19.0m
Design draught
12.0m
Scantling draught
12.8m
Deadweight
62,000t
Cargo hold volume
71,200m3
Service speed at design draught 14.5kn
No. of cargo hold8
LNG tank net volume2,700m3
Endurance
17,000nm

stroke engines, waste heat recoverysystem, shaft generator/motor (PTO/PTI), and others.
A ship that shall operate beyond
2020 must comply with the strictest
emission levels. For this reason theECO-Ship 2020 has a single fuel system where all engines run on LNG.
This solution will satisfy future emission regulations in EU ports, emission
controlled areas as well as in open seatrade.
Composite materials have beenstudied for different application areas.
The ship concept is equipped withlarge pontoon hatch covers made of a
combination of glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) sandwich construction. The
total weight of hatch cover is less thanhalf of the traditional steel hatch coverweight.
The ECO-Ship has four large capacity electric driven jib cranes for efficient cargo handling operations. The
cranes can be used to move the above
mentioned light weight hatch covers,
thus eliminating the need for complex
hydraulic deck system.
The technical solutions featured inthe ECO-Ship design offers several
advantages compared with the con-

Ship property
Reference shipDWT
1.00
Design speed
1.00
Cranes2 x 70t - Gantry
Fuel consumption (ton)1.00 HFO, 0.12 MGO
Energy consumption (kcal/ton nm) 1.00
1.00
CO2 emission (ton)CO2 index (CO2/ton nm)
1.00
CapEx
Base caseEco-ship 2020
1.29
0.90
4 x 75t - Jib
0.62 LNG
0.54
0.45
0.36
+23 MUSD

ventional OHBC, both in terms of operational flexibility and environmental performance. As all solutions comeat additional cost, the concept has
been carefully evaluated for cost-benefit through detailed financial analysis. Calculation show that the concept
is financially viable, meaning that theECO-Ship over the lifetime is expected
to be more profitable than the conventional OHBC.
Oshima will conduct more detailed
studies of each technology based on
this test bed case regarding energy
saving, environmentally friendly solutions which contribute to the maritime trade and the world.

New SAJ Chairman
appointed

The annual general meeting of
the Shipbuilders’ Association ofJapan (SAJ) held on June 21
elected Mr. Kazuaki Kama as the33rd Chairman. Mr. Kama is concurrently President and Chief Executive Officer of IHI Corporation.

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CACTUS K

TTM HARMONY

LOWLANDSSERENITY

Owner: Queen Flower S.A.
Builder: The Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 841
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a) x B x D x d: 175.53m x 29.40m
x 13.70m x 9.640m
DWT/GT: 31,893t/19,817
Main engine: Mitsubishi 6UEC45LSE
diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 14.4kt
Registration: Panama
Classification: NK
Complement: 24
Completion: June 17, 2011

Owner: New Harmony Maritime S.A.
Builder: IHI Marine United Inc.
Hull No.: 3291
Ship type: Bulk carrierL(o.a.) x B x D: 190.00m x 32.26m x
18.10mDWT/GT: 55,873t/31,540
Main engine: DU-WARTSILA 6RTflex50 diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 8,890kW x 116.0rpm
Classification: NK
Flag: PanamaCompletion: May 31, 2011OHSHU MARU

KEY INTEGRITY

RICH DUKE II

Owner: Erica Navigation S.A.
Builder: Namura Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 337
Ship type: Bulk carrierL(o.a.) x B x D x d: 234.88m x 38.00mx 20.00m x 12.80m
DWT/GT: 92,075t/50,927
Main engine: Mitsui MAN B&W
6S60MC-C diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: abt. 15.00kt
Classification: NK
Complement: 25
Completion: June 8, 2011

Owner: James Cook Seatrade B.V.
Builder: Sanoyas Hishino Meisho
Corp.
Hull No.: 1289
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 229.00mx 224.00m x 32.24m x 20.20m x
14.598m
Dwt/GT: 83,375t/44.428
Cargo hold capacity: 96,121m3 (grain)
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S60MC-C
diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 10,740kW
Speed, service: about 14.0kt
Classification: ABS
Completion: June 2, 2011

Owner: Spring Navigation Ltd., S.A.
Builder: Sumitomo Heavy Industries
Marine & Engineering Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 1367
Ship type: Tanker
L (o.a.) x B x D: 228.60m x 42.00m x
21.50mDWT/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: Apr. 26, 2011

Owner: Panamanian owner
Builder: Koyo Dockyard Co., Ltd.
(Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.)
Hull No.: 2342
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 291.98m
x 283.8m x 45.00m x 24.70m x
18.214m
DWT/GT: 181,458t/92,752
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S70MC-C
diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 18,660kW x 91.0rpm
Speed, service: 15.15kt
Complement: 25
Classification: NK
Completion: Apr. 8, 2011

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