No. 329 June - July 2008

Imabari completes 1st 154,900m3 membrane type LNG Carrier

Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. has delivered the154,982m3 LNG carrier, TRINITY ARROW (HN: 2258),to the Owner Trinity Transport S.A. at the Koyo Dockyard. The TRINITY ARROW is the first LNG carrier in aseries of four to adopt GTT’s M-III Membrane system andfeatures a conventional steam turbine propulsion system.
The vessel was developed and designed to visit as many
LNG terminals in the world as possible. The vessel hasleft for its maiden voyage to the first loading port directedby an American energy company.
For the entry into LNG carrier construction, Imabariextensively studied and developed advanced performancesand specifications as featured with a helicopter deck thatallow entry to most LNG terminals. Particularly, the basic design of the hull form and optimum propulsion performance has been carried out with the 3D Lines System,
CFD simulation, and tank tests. As a result, the vessel
attained much higher speed than the designed speed withFor further information please contact:much less fuel consumption at the sea trial.
The more rational hull construction and equipment comply with the Lloyd’s Register’s (LR) Rules and Regulations and effective notations such as ShipRight (SDA, FDAplus, CM), to ensure safe operation and navigation. For
the FDA, the vessel employed LR design appraisal document of 40 year lifetime which is confirmed by LR’s 3-D
FEM analysis based on the intended service routes including North Atlantic, Middle East to Mediterranean andEurope, Middle East to North America, and Middle Eastto Asia, etc.
The vessel has four LNG cargo tanks, and the No. 1
cargo tank is the first to apply the “Trapezoidal tank inthe horizontal direction” in the LNG world, which is very
efficient not only volume-wise compared with an existing
prismatic tank but also in gaining reduction of fuel oil consumption as a result of the advanced hull form.
The main hull structures and the cargo compartments(Continued on page 2)
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are designed with double hull construction with double bottom, doubleside shells, and trunk deck forming
an octagonal section. The bulkhead ofeach tank is provided with a cofferdam and space heated by circulating
glycol water to keep the temperature
above +5 degrees C due to the physical properties of the steel in accordancewith the requirements of the IGC code.
The cargo containment system applies GTT’s M-III membrane system,
which is a cryogenic liner directly supported by the inner hull of the vessel.
The M-III system consists of a primarybarrier of 1.2mm thick SUS membrane with orthogonal corrugations,and the rule-requiring second barrierof Triplex membrane that is sandwiched by first and second glass fiberreinforced polyurethane insulation
foam layers. The insulation has a total of 270mm thickness, which allows
maintaining LNG boil-off to below
0.15% a day during the voyage.
Imabari especially paid close attention to maintaining high levels of integration of the bonding quality man-agement to follow GTT’s latest Second Editions and SUS membrane
welding management with the verystrong support of the excellent LR sitesurveyor, preventing itself from repeating what has happened with forerunners.
Each cargo tank has two 1700m3/h
submerged cargo pumps with a soft
starting method and one 50m3/h cargo
stripping/spray pump with a direct
online method. One 550m3/h cargopump is provided for emergency use.
The vessel is provided with an automatic ballast exchange system atsea taking into consideration thestrength and stability, and safe operation in accordance with IMO rule requirements A868(20).
The vessel adopts the reliable conventional steam turbine UA-400 for
the propulsion system consideringredundancy for the propulsion power
to have high operational capability
and maneuverability. Two sets ofmain boilers are provided for thesteam generating plants and can burnordinary fuel oil, mixed with fuel oil
and BOG, allowing appropriate burn-ing of BOG as fuel. The fuel oil tanks
are designed and arranged withdouble hull construction.
The main control system for machinery and cargo handling equipment forms part of the Integrated
Automation System (IAS) and is managed by the distributed control system(DSC). The cargo control room locatedon the bridge can observe cargo loading conditions and monitor theprogress in real time. Failure Modeand Effects Analysis (FMEA) is carried out on the IAS as whole.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 289.93m
x 276.00m x 44.70m x 26.00m x
12.073m
DWT/GT: 79,556t/108,010
Hold capacity: 154,982m3
Main engine: KAWASAKI UA400
steam turbine x 1 unit
MCR: 29,420kW x 81rpm
Speed, service: 20.15 kt
Complement: 46
Classification: Lloyd’s Register ofShipping (LRS)
Completion: Mar. 31, 2008

Naikai delivers container carrier, CSCL KINGSTON,to Peony Shipholding
Naikai Zosen Corporation has delivered the container carrier, CSCLKINGSTON (HN: 716), to PeonyShipholding S.A. at its InnoshimaShipyard. The carrier has a container
carrying capacity of 2,553TEUs, including 250 reefers.
The container holds consist of six
compartments from No. 1 to No. 6, andten opening hatches. A full cell guidesystem is employed for each container
hold.
The main engine is the super longstroke type diesel type to reduce fueloil consumption, and the ship propulsion efficiency has totally been improved with adoption of energy-saving stern hull form and a large-diam-eter and five-blade propeller.
Safe ship operation at a port or innavigation is ensured with a bow
thruster for easier berthing and unberthing, auto-heeling control equipment for safe cargo handling, and acollision avoidance assisting unit.
Principal particulars:
Length, o.a.:
199.93m
Length, b.p.:
188.00m
Breadth, mld.:
32.20mDepth, mld.:
16.60mDraught, mld.:
9.80m at full load
DWT/GT:
27,104t/33,651
Complement:
25
Main engine: Hitachi MAN B&W 7S70MC-C diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 21,735kW (29,540ps) x 91rpm
NCR (90%): 19,560kW (26,580ps) x88rpm
Speed, service:
about 22.2kt
Classification:NK
Completion:
May 30, 2008

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MHI completes advanced roll-on roll-off type vehicle carrier
AQUAMARINE ACE for MOL
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
(MHI) has completed construction ofa roll-on roll-off type vehicle carrier,
AQUAMARINE ACE, with a car carrying capacity of approximately 6,400
passenger car equivalents for Mitsui
O.S.K Lines, Ltd. (MOL) at the Kobe
Shipyard & Machinery Works on
March 21, 2008. The AQUAMARINEACE is the most advanced car carrier
having the features of streamlined
superstructure to reduce wind pressure, energy-saving and marine environmental-concerned measures, etc.
The new car carrier adopts a very slim
design for the hull below the water
line. This streamlined design for thestructures above the upper deck reduces the wind pressure more thanever. The double bottom construction
is employed for the bunker oil tanks,
which will reduce the risk of oil leak-age from the tanks
in the case ofstranding. (Patentpending by MHIand MOL) The lube
oil injection method
into the main engine cylinder ischanged into thejetting type. As aresult, the consumption of thelube oil decreases, reducing particle
substances in the exhaust gas. Every
car deck can accommodate high-roof
vehicles. The jumping slopes are introduced to directly connect upper
decks with lower decks to facilitate
car-handling work.
Principal particulars
L (b.p.) x B x D: 192.00m x 32.26m x34.52m

Gross Tonnage: 60,143
Car carrying capacity: approximately6,400 passenger cars (RT Type)
Main engine: Mitsubishi-UE
7UEC60LSII (P/U) diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: abt. 20.65kt
Complement: 30 persons
Classification: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
NS*(RORO EQ C V), MNS*(MO)Completion : Mar. 21, 2008

World record of total 60 mil. BHP achievedby Mitsui-MAN B&W diesel engines
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
Co., Ltd. (MES) has achieved the accumulated production of 60 million
brake horsepower, the world recordof accumulated engine output in asingle brand.
This world record was boosted bycompletion of the MITSUI-MAN
B&W 6S50MC-C Mark 7 at its
Tamano Works (Tamano City,Okayama Prefecture) which is installed on a 4.35 million cubic feet ChipCarrier for Mitsui O. S. K. Lines, now

under construction at Mizushima
Works and Shipyard of Sanoyas
Hishino Meisho Corporation.
In the wake of growing demand for
new shipbuilding thanks to active
ocean cargo transportation, production of diesel engines by MES is significantly increasing. Only two years
and five months after MES achieved
accumulated production of 50 million
brake horsepower in October 2005, 60
million brake horsepower wasreached. The annual production in fiscal year 2006 was 4.01
million brake horsepower
and will be 4.52 million,
which is the record forMES, in fiscal year 2007.
Since MES enteredinto the technical agreement with Burmeister &Wain, Denmark (presently MAN Diesel) in
1926, MES has been producing diesel engineswith excellent records asa leading engine manu-

facturer of the world. MES is also
strengthening the after-sales serviceof the engine business including thenewly developed Marine Diesel Engine Performance/Life Expectancy
Diagnosis System (product names “eGICS” and e-GICSW), for which communications satellite and internet
technology are fully utilized, and iscommitted to ensure high quality customer service.
Principal Particulars of latest Main
EngineEngine Type; MITSUI-MAN B&W
Diesel Engine 6S50MC-C Mark 7
Length Overall: 6.44 m
Height: 8.58m
Width: 3.15m
Cylinder Bore: 500 mm
Piston Stroke: 2,000 mm
Mean Effective Pressure: 1.90 Mpa
MCR: 9,480 kW x 127 rpm (12,900brake horsepower)
Date of Shop Trial: March 31, 2008

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Sanoyas completes Panamax bulker, UNICORN OCEAN
Sanoyas Hishino Meisho Corp. hascompleted the 78,888DWT Panamax
bulk carrier, UNICORN OCEAN(HN: 1266), for Takanawa Line Inc.
of Panama at the Mizushima Worksand Shipyard.
This ship is the third of the newSanoyas Panamax series of the78,000DWT class. This new series has
been developed based on the preceding series of 70,000 and 75,000 classes,
which include over 70 vessels in total.
The new series is one size larger thanthe predecessors in the deadweightand cargo hold capacity, which has
been achieved by elongating thelength between perpendiculars without changing the overall length andbeam.
The ship has greatly been improvedin both energy saving and cargo handling efficiency with sophisticated design. In addition, various systems areapplied to the ship for environment
ecology.
The energy consumption has been
improved using the SANOYAS energy-saving device called STF (Sanoyas-Tandem-Fin: maximum 6% energy saving and excellent cost performance with simple structure), which
is fixed on the stern shell, together

with a low-speed and large-diameter
propeller.
The cargo-handling efficiency has
increased with arrangement of thesame hatch width for the cargo holds
from No. 1 to No. 7 as well as wider
hatch openings than the previous vessels. Dedicated fresh water tanks areprovided to store hold-washing waterfrom a large-capacity fresh water generator. A special fuel oil heating system is adopted for fuel oil storage
tanks to avoid cargo damage by overheating.
Considering protection of environment, various countermeasures suchas fuel oil tanks of double hull structures, light color and tar-free coating

for ballast tanks, holding tank for accommodation gray water and dirty
hold bilge, and independent bilge segregation system for engine room, areincorporated.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 225.00mx 219.00m x 32.24m x 19.90m x
14.379m
DWT/ GT: 78,888mt/41,662
Cargo hold capacity: 91,188m3 (grain)
Main engine: MAN B&W 7S50MC-C
diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 9,560kW
Speed, service: about 14.5kt
Completion: Mar. 13, 2008
Complement: 25
Classification: NK

Universal Shipbuilding Corporation completes Suezmax Tanker,
GLADIATOR
Universal Shipbuilding Corporation delivered a Suezmax Tanker,
GLADIATOR to Tourel Ltd. at theTsu shipyard on March 26, 2008. The
vessel is designed to carry crude oiland dirty product, and the 28th vessel of this type built by Universal Shipbuilding Corporation. The vessel has
high deadweight at shallow draft corresponding to the large cargo oil tankcapacity, andexibility for port
restrictions. The
vessel is designed to achievesafe, economicaland environment-friendly
transportation ofcargo oil. The
hull structure isdesigned for afatigue life of 30

years (LR FDA Plus). The sophisticated hull form and Surf-Bulb (Rudder Fin with Bulb) achieve very highenergy saving. The main engine andgenerator engine satisfy the IMO environmental requirements and thevapour emission control system meets
the USCG regulations.
Principal particulars:
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 274m x
263m x 48m x 22.4m x 16m
DWT/GT: 149,944MT/78,845
Loading Capacity: 170,046m3
Main engine: Sulzer 6RTA72 x 1 unit
Speed: 16.0kt
Complement: 31
Classification: LR
Completion: March 26, 2008

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From left are Mr. Ogawa, Honorary chairman of ClassNK, Ambasodor Kitamura, Mr. Minami, and Mr.
Kizawa, Managing Director of JSMEA

JSEA participates inPosidonia 2008
The Japan Ship Exporters’ Association (JSEA) participated in the 21st International Shipping Exhibition Posidonia 2008 held at the Hellenikon Exhibition Centre inHelleniko, Greece, for five days from June 2 to 6. Posidonia 2008 attracted 1,729 companies and organizations
from 80 countries, and was visited by over 17,320 people
including the public.
At the opening ceremony held on June 2, Mr. Costas
Karamanlis, the Prime Minister of Greece, gave the opening address. After the ceremony, the Prime Minister; Mr.
Geroge Voulgarakis, the Minister of Mercantile Marine ofGreece; Mr. Nicos D. Efthymiou, Chairman of the Unionof Greek Shipowners; and honorable guests from related
circles visited exhibition stands. Mr. Takanori Kitamura,
Japanese Ambassador to Greece, and Mr. Sho Minami,
JSEA vice-president, met the Ministers at the Japanesestand.
On June 4, Ambassador and Mrs. Kitamura, and JSEA
vice-president Mr. Minami co-sponsored a cocktail party
at the Athenaeum Inter-Continental Hotel with 940 guests
including government officials and others concerned withthe shipping and shipbuilding industries. The JSEA consisting of 12 Japanese shipbuilders participated with theFrom left in the front row are Mr. Voulgarakis, Mr.
Minami, and Mr. Karamanlis at Japanese stand.
financial support of The Nippon Foundation and in cooperation with The Shipbuilders’ Association of Japan. JSEA,
the Japan Marine Equipment Association (JSMEA), andthe Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (Class NK) contributed the national exhibition stand where Japanese shipbuilding technology was presented. Visitors were particularly attracted
by newly-developed designs and technologies that wereintroduced with the plasma vision system and other 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

At party

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TOSA

RBD CAPRI

Owner: Nippon Yusen Kaisha
Builder: IHI Marine United, Inc.
Ship type: Tanker
L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 333.00m x60.00m x 29.00m x 20.50m
DWT/GT: abt. 300,000t/160,000
Maine engine: DU-SULZER 7RTflex84TD diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 27,160kW x 74.0rpm
Speed, service: 16kt
Classification: NK
Completion: Mar. 31, 2008

Owner: A Panamanian owner
Builder: Shin Kasado Dockyard Co.,
Ltd. (Imabari Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.)
Hull No.: 1468
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d:
224.94m x 217.00m x 32.26m x19.50m x 14.119m
DWT/GT: 76,619t/39,737
Main engine: MAN B&W 6S60MC(MK 6) diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 10,320kW x 89.0rpm
Speed, service: 15.25kt
Complement: 25
Classification: NK
Completion: Feb. 29, 2008

CHAMPION
PLEASURE

FENGTUN FEI

Owner: Crux Maritime S.A.
Builder: Namura Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 279
Ship type: Product carrier
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 14.90m
DWT/GT: 105,852t/56,362
Main engine: B&W 6S60MC (MK6) diesel x 1 unit
Output: 11,770kW
Speed, service: 14.7kt
Classification: NK
Completion: Jan. 15, 2008

Owner: Erica Navigation S.A.
Builder: Oshima Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd.
Hull No.: 10491
Ship type: Bulk carrier
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 235mx 226m x 43m x 18.55m x 12.904m
DWT/GT: 91,486MT/50,464
Maine engine: MITSUBISHI
6UEC60LSII diesel x 1 unit
Output: 11,910kW x 105rpm
Speed, service: 14.3kt
Classification: NK
Completion: January 16, 2008

WINDSORADVENTURE
Owner: Keymax Maritime Co., Ltd./
Fairmont Shipping (H.K.) Ltd.
Builder: Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: 1666
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: 55,975t/31,247
Main Engine: MITSUI-MAN B&W
Diesel Engine 6S50MCC diesel x 1
unit
MCR: 9,480kW x 127.0rpm
Speed, service: 14.5kt
Classification: NK
Completion: March 26, 2008

PROMETHEUS
LEADER
Owner: Bacchus Shipping Pte. Ltd.
Builder: Shin Kurushima Dockyard
Co., Ltd.
Hull No.: S-5502
Ship type: PCC
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d:
190.03m x 182.0m x 28.20m x31.25/14.32m x 9.326m
DWT/GT: 14,382t/41,886
Maine engine: Kobe Diesel
7UEC52LSE diesel x 1 unit
Output: 11,335kW
Speed, service: 19.5kt
Classification: NK
Completion: Mar. 26, 2008

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