No. 365 June - July 2014 JMU completes 318,000DWT crude oil tanker, KYO-EI

Japan Marine United Corporation delivered the KYO- G-type electronically controlled marine diesel engine, which

EI, a 318,000DWT crude oil tanker, to Ocean Link Mari- is complied with MARPOL NOx restriction (Tier II), and time S.A. at the Ariake shipyard on February 13, 2014. the turbo generator are provided and contribute to fur- The vessel is the first newly developed eco-ship series of ther improvement of fuel oil consumption. Malacca max VLCC, called “Super Malacca-max VLCC.” In relation to safety and maintenance, the vessel adopts The principal particulars of the vessel have been devel- the IMO Performance Standard for Protective Coatings oped to be adaptable to the restrictions of the ship length (PSPC) for ballast water tanks. Moreover, it complies with and gross tonnage at Japanese ports. As a result, it has the future environmental rules and regulations in advance the largest deadweight at the Malacca draft and cargo tank by installing the Ballast Water Management System, be- capacity for light crude oil as Malacca max VLCC. ing provided with the inventory list of hazardous materi- Despite the large deadweight and cargo tank capacity, als, and so on. Therefore, the vessel can achieve not only the vessel can achieve impressive hull performance by energy-saving but also environmental friendly transpor- adopting various technologies such as a sophisticated lower tation. resistance hull form and optimized energy-saving devices. Principal particulars SSD (Super Stream Duct) and Surf-Bulb (Rudder Fin with L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 335.0m x 330.4m x 60m x Bulb), which equipped in front of and behind the propeller 29.0m x 21.3m respectively, improve the propulsion performance. Further- DWT/GT: 319,397t/162,858 more, the unique bow shape, called the “LEADGE BOW,” Loading Capacity: 359,713m3 gives better performance in waves at both laden and bal- Main engine: MAN B&W 7G80ME-C9 x 1 unit last conditions. Voyage support system “Sea-Navi®” is pro- Speed, service: 15.8kt vided onboard, which can also contribute to both optimum Complement: 35 weather routing and real-time ship performance monitor- Classification: NK ing. Completion: February 13, 2014 In addition, Japan’s first MAN Diesel & Turbo model

For further information please contact: Website: http://www.jsea.or.jp JAPAN SHIP EXPORTERS' ASSOCIATION 15-12, Toranomon 1-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001 Tel: (03) 6206-1661 Fax: (03) 3597-7800 E-Mail: [email protected] No. 365 June - July Page 2 24th Ship of the Year Award awarded to bulk carrier, RAGA The Japan Society of Naval Architects and Ocean En- been chosen for the large cargo ship category, KAIYO gineers (JASNAOE) convened a meeting of its selection MARU NO. 51 for the fishing boat/work vessel category, committee for the society’s 24th Ship of the Year Award and SINSEI MARU for the special-purpose vessel category. for 2013 at Meiji Kinenkan in Tokyo and selected the large The awards will be presented on July 30 at the Kaiun dry bulk carrier RAGA for the grand prix award. The Club in a joint commendation ceremony of three maritime awardees in this and other categories are selected from academic institutions, of which the other two are The Ja- notable ships built in Japan in the past year according to pan Institute of Marine Engineering (JIME) and The Ja- the technological, artistic and social significance. For this pan Institute of Navigation (JIN). year’s commendation, the large bulk carrier SHOYOH has

95,000DWT bulk carrier RAGA The ship can achieve fuel saving of about 16% together with other fuel-saving features. Fishing vessel KAIYO MARU NO. 51

This bulk carrier built by Imabari Shipbuilding Co. adopts a next-generation superstructure called the ‘Aero- KAIYO MARU NO. 51 constructed by Miho Shipyard Citadel’ with both reduced air resistance effect and anti- Co. is an oceangoing dragnet fishing vessel built by follow- piracy measures. The Aero-Citadel has slimly streamlined ing the trends of advanced North European fishing ves- shape and includes the accommodation quarters, engine sels. The vessel was greatly improved in profitability, work- room, and funnel casing. This slender superstructure can ing environment, and safe fishing operation. Sanitary reduce wind resistance during navigation by 25-30% based management was also upgraded by introducing mecha- on wind tunnel testing. The high energy saving, eco-friendly nized fish processing systems. consideration, and anti-piracy measures were highly evalu- ated. (For more information, see SEA-Japan No. 361) Special-purpose vessel SHINSEI MARU 97,000 DWT coal carrier SHOYOH

The research and study vessel SHINSEI MARU built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. for the Tohoku Eco- system-Association Marine Science Center established as SHOYOH built by Japan Marine United Corp. is the a network for restoration and assistance in the reconstruc- first large eco-designed coal carrier equipped with Contra- tion of fishing grounds off the Pacific Coast of Tohoku (see Rotating Propeller (CRP) system (see SEA-Japan No. 361). SEA-Japan No. 361). No. 365 June - July Page 3 Kawasaki obtains DNV type certificate for marine gas-injection diesel engine

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. will be implemented from 2016. NOx has developed a marine main diesel emission must be reduced by 80%, or engine, model L30KG, of the gas fuel more, compared with the first emis- injection type for large vessels and sion restriction. obtained the first type certificate for a Gas injection diesel engines do not Japanese gas-injection diesel engine need any denitrification units to sup- from DNV. With the acquisition of the press NOx emission to below the value certificate, Kawasaki has started required by the third emission restric- marketing of the engine. The company tions, although gas injection diesel also aims at obtaining the type cer- engines are excluded from the restric- tificate for the control system of the tions. Moreover, compared with ordi- engine within this year. nary diesel engines, gas injection die- Kawasaki developed a similar sel engines can drastically decrease model of gas injection diesel engine for emissions of CO2 and NOx to achieve electric power generation in advance main engine applicable to variable eco-friendly performance, which will of the development of the marine gas loads, direct drive of a propeller, or promote construction of vessels com- engine. The new engine has superior indirect-propulsion system (electric plying with the various requirements power generation efficiency of 49.5% propulsion). The verification tests on for environmental conservation. and low nitrogen oxides (NOx) emis- an engine model of 2.7MW with six Main specifications of L30KG sions of below 200ppm (in terms of O2 cylinders were conducted at the Kobe Engine type: Gas injection diesel en- = 0%). This highly efficient and eco- Works of Kawasaki. gine, L30KG friendly engine is now available in the The International Maritime Orga- No. of cylinders: 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 market. nization (IMO) will gradually enforce Bore: 300mm The Kawasaki marine gas injection emission restrictions of carbon diox- Stroke: 480mm engine L30KG was developed based ides (CO2), NOx, and sulfur oxides Speed: 750rpm, rated on the preceding diesel engine for (SOx) on commercial vessels. The third NCR: 2,225kW, 2,670kW, 3,115kW, power generation use by adding the emission restriction applied to the NOx 3,560kW, and 4,005kW required technologies for the marine emissions from marine diesel engines

Sanoyas completes 120,000DWT Handy Cape bulker PACIFIC POWER Sanoyas Shipbuilding Corporation named “Handy Cape” because it is the Treatment System. In addition, inde- delivered the PACIFIC POWER (HN: most flexible among Cape size bulk pendent holding tanks for accommo- 1313), a 120,000DWT Handy Cape carriers. For improvement of propul- dation discharges, dirty hold bilge and bulk carrier, to Power Shipping S.A. sion efficiency, the vessel is equipped rainwater tanks are installed on the on March 7, 2014. The vessel was con- with a low-speed and long-stroke fuel- upper deck. structed at its Mizushima Shipyard. optimized main engine combined with Principal particulars This is the first vessel of the new ver- a high-efficiency propeller. Moreover, Owner: Power Shipping S.A. sion of Sanoyas 120,000DWT Handy an energy saving device called “STF” Hull No.: 1313 Cape bulk carrier. (Sanoyas-Tandem-Fin (patent); max. L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d (Sum- The vessel has larger deadweight 6% energy saving) is installed on the mer): 245.00m x 239.00m x 43.00m and cargo hold capacity and improved stern shell. These arrangements con- x 21.60m x 15.625m fuel consumption by 10% compared tribute to the reduction of CO2 emis- DWT/GT: 120,397 t/64,347 with the previous version. The vessel sion. Cargo hold capacity: 136,528m3 with wide beam and shallow draft will Eco-friendly features are demon- (grain) clear the restrictions of some ports for strated by the adoption of various Main engine: MAN B&W 6S60MC- large bulk carriers and has been countermeasures including the main C8.2 diesel x 1 unit engine complying with MCO: 11,860kW

NOx emission restriction Speed, service: about 14.5kt (at C.S.O. Tier II for air pollution with 15% sea margin) prevention, double-hull complement: 25 fuel oil tanks to protect Classification: NK the marine environment, Registry: Republic of Panama and the Ballast Water Delivery: March 7, 2014 No. 365 June - July Page 4 MES delivers 66,000DWT type bulker, CLIPPER EXCELSIOR Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding more than 82,800 cubic meters for of both length and width. Co., Ltd. (MES) delivered the loading various cargoes like coal, 7. Main Engine, MITSUI-MAN 66,000DWT type bulk carrier, CLIP- ore, grain, as well as lengthy/heavy B&W Diesel Engine 7S50ME- PER EXCELSIOR (HN: 1859), at its cargo such as steel pipes and hot B9.3, complying with MARPOL Tamano Works to Clio Marine Inc., coils. NOx restriction (Tier-II) for exhaust 3. Fuel oil consumption is less than gas emissions, gives superior fuel Liberia on March 25, 2014. that of a conventional Supramax oil consumption over wide range of This is the third ship of MES wide bulk carrier despite its output. beam shallow draft vessel called enlargement. 8. Considering strengthened “neo66BC,” the new generation ship 4. As a result of research work of restriction for SOx, the ship has low of MES “neo series.” interviews with ship owners and sulfur fuel oil tanks, which are Features operators, investigations on ports designed for operation in ECA 1. The vessel has five cargo holds and all over the world and present trade (Emission Control Areas). four cranes for handling cargo and patterns, wide beam (over- 9. The vessel is designed in keeps the superior usability of Panamax) and shallow draft make accordance with IACS Common “Mitsui 56.” it possible to have wide flexibility Structural Rules. 2. The ship is designed to have for operations and high transport Principal Particulars enough deadweight more than efficiency. L (o.a.) x B x D: 199.99m x 36.00m x 66,000 metric tons and capacity 5. The new hull form makes it 18.45m possible to keep good DWT/GT: 66,684t/38,203 performance under rough Main engine: Mitsui-MAN B&W sea conditions as well as 7S50ME-B9.3 diesel x 1 unit calm sea conditions and MCO: 8,470kW shows better maneuverability. Speed, service: abt.14.5kt 6. The size of hatch Complement: 25 opening is the largest for Classification: NK this type of vessel in terms Delivery: March 25, 2014

Namura completes 34,000DWT type bulk carrier, ANDALUCIAN ZEPHYR Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. shaped cargo holds without a bilge vessel, and the main engine and delivered the ANDALUCIAN hopper, and each hold has a larger- generator engines conform to IMO ZEPHYR, a 34,436DWT bulk carrier, size hatch opening. This ar- NOx emission regulations (Tier II). to Three Kings Shipping Corp. Inc. at rangement facilitates cargo Principal particulars handling work. its Imari Shipyard & Works on March L (o.a.) x B (mld.) x D (mld.) x d (mld.): 3. Collapsible/folding and fixed type 12, 2014. 174.54m x 30.00m x 14.05m x steel stanchions for log/lumber 9.80m This is the first vessel of the series loading are fitted on the upper DWT/GT: 34,436t/21,514 of 34,000DWT type bulk carriers deck. Main engine: Mitsubishi called “HIGH BULK 34E,” which has 4. Improved propulsion performance been developed in collaboration with and fuel saving can be achieved 6UEC45LSE-B2 diesel x 1 unit -1 one of the Namura group companies, with adoption of the Namura flow M.C.O.: 6,840kW x 113.3min The Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd., as a Control Fin (NCF) and Rudder-fin Speed, service: about 14.7kt successor of the Hakodate “SUPER (R-Fin), both developed by Complement: 24 HANDY 32” with a good reputation Namura. Classification: NK in the handy size bulk carrier mar- 5. Four sets of 30-ton capacity deck Registry: Republic of Panama ket, and the specifications have dras- cranes are installed along the centerline in between tically been reviewed and modified the hatch covers for from the predecessor to respond to the handling cargoes at ports needs of today’s market. without cargo-handling 1. The vessel is designed for carriage facilities. of grain, coal, steel products, and 6. Water ballast tanks logs/lumbers as a bulk carrier, and comply with the IMO the shallower draft hull form is PSPC-WBT regulations designed in maximizing the loading for corrosion protection to capacity. increase the safety of the 2. The vessel has five semi-box No. 365 June - July Page 5 Sasaki completes 5,000CBM LPG carrier, EPIC ST. CROIX Sasaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. com- sis at the initial pleted construction of the 5,000CBM design stage. The class LPG carrier (pressurized type), ballast water EPIC ST. CROIX (HN: 685), at the treatment sys- Kinoe Head Factory, Hiroshima, and tem is installed in delivered the ship to its owner, Epic the engine room Gas Ltd. of Singapore on April 24, for conservation 2014. of the marine eco- The carrier is the second delivery system. More- of two LPG carriers to the Singa- over, the carrier porean owner and has two pressur- has an MGO chiller unit to use low- Principal particulars ized LPG cargo tanks with the total sulfur fuel oil (MGO) for the engine. Ship type: Liquefied gas carrier (ocean loading capacity of 5,015m3. The car- To cope with the recent increased going) rier also has sufficient deadweight demand for marine transport of LPG, L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 99.98m x capacity that allows to load up to 93% Sasaki has received many inquiries 93.50m x 17.20m x 7.80m x 6.10m of the total tank capacity even if the for construction of such LPG carriers DWT/GT: 4,996t/4,292 cargo is vinyl chloride monomer from shipowners in Europe as well as Cargo loading capacity: 5,015m3 (VCM) with higher density than LPG. Singapore, and will build nine more Main engine: MAN 5L35MC diesel x The ship vibration is suppressed as LPG carriers (their capacities rang- 1 unit much as possible for crew comfort by ing between 3,500 and 11,000 CBM) M.C.O.: 2,750kW conducting adequate vibration analy- up until the fourth quarter of 2016. Classification: BV

POSIDONIA 2014 held successfully The Japan Ship Exporters’ Asso- ing address. After the ceremony, gies with over 250 participants focused ciation (JSEA) participated in the 24th Prime Minister Samaras and on shipowners in Greece. International Shipping Exhibition Miltiadis Varvitsiotis, the Greek Ship- In the evening of the same day, Posidonia 2014 held at the Metropoli- ping and Aegean Minister, as well as Japanese Ambassador and Mrs. tan Expo Centre in Greece for five honorable guests from related circles Nishibayashi, and JSEA president days from June 2 to 6. 19,421 people visited exhibition stands. and Mrs. Kama co-sponsored a recep- visited Posidonia 2014 that attracted The Prime Minister together with tion at the Athenaeum Inter-Conti- 1,843 companies and organizations the guests was welcome by Mr. Masuo nental Hotel with about 905 guests from 93 countries. The number of the Nishibayashi, Japanese Ambassador including government officials and visitors was the highest in the exhibi- to Greece, Mr. Kazuaki Kama, JSEA participants concerned with the ship- tion history. president, and Mr. Motoyoshi ping and shipbuilding industries. At the opening ceremony held on Nakashima, chairman of the Japan The JSEA consisting of 11 Japanese June 2, Mr. Antonis Samaras, the Ship Machinery & Equipment Asso- shipbuilders participated with the fi- Greek Prime Minister, gave the open- ciation (JSMEA) at the Japanese ex- nancial support of The Nippon Foun- hibition stands. dation and in cooperation with The On June 4, the Shipbuilders’ Association of Japan. Japanese Minis- JSEA and the JSMEA contributed the try of Land, In- national exhibition stand presenting frastructure, Japanese shipbuilding technology. Transport and The expertise of each shipbuilder Tourism (MLIT), was demonstrated, and expert del- ClassNK, and egates from the shipbuilders received JSMEA jointly visitors to provide further explana- held the Japan- tions. PR videotapes of 11 firms were Posidonia 2014 digitized for a 183-inch screen with the Seminar — In- support of the Nippon Foundation. troducing Japa- This collaborative exhibition proce- From left are JSEA President Kama, Ambassador nese challenging dure was a great success in demon- Nishibayashi, and JSMEA Chairman Nakashima at design Eco-Ships strating the whole shipbuilding indus- tape-cut ceremony at the Japanese stand. & High technolo- try. No. 365 June - July Page 6 PLUTO NSU OBELISK THREE SASKIAS Owner: Lamda Shipholding Ltd. Owner: Marea Buena S.A. Owner: Leo Ocean, S.A. Builder: The Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd. Builder: Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Builder: Japan Marine United Corpo- Hull No.: 840 Ltd. ration Ship type: Bulk carrier Ship type: Bulk carrier Hull No.: 192 L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 175.53m x 29.40m L (o.a.) x B x D: 299.94m x 50.00m x Ship type: Bulk carrier x 13.70m x 9.640m 24.70m L (o.a.) x B x D: 229.0m x 32.26m x DWT/GT: 32,092t/19,785 DWT/GT: 207,819t/107,222 20.00m Main engine: Mitsubishi 6UEC45LSE Main engine: Mitsui-MAN B&W DWT/GT: 81,094t/43,291 diesel x 1 unit 6S70ME-C8.2 diesel x 1 unit Main engine: MAN B&W 6S60ME- Speed, service: 14.4kt Speed, service: about 15.30kt C8.2 diesel x 1 unit Classification: NK Classification: NK Speed, service: 14.5kt Complements: 23 Completion: March 19, 2014 Classification: NK Completion: April 11, 2014 Completion: March 25, 2014 Registry: Panama

FEDERAL TYNE RISING WIND MEDI HAKATA Owner: Baffin Investments Limited Owner: Bond Line S.A. Builder: Shin Kurushima Toyohashi Builder: Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Builder: Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. Ltd. Ltd. Hull No.: S-3673 Hull No.: 10698 Hull No.: 1511 Ship type: Bulk carrier Ship type: Bulk carrier Ship type: Bulk carrier L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 189.93m x L (o.a.) x B x D x d (ext.): 189.99m x L (o.a.) x B x D x d: 228.99m x 32.26m 32.26m x 18.40m x 12.95m 32.26m x 17.87m x 12.578m x 20.05m x 14.40m DWT/GT: 58,000t/32,700 DWT/GT: 55,317t/31,590 DWT/GT: 82,151t/43,013 Main engine: B&W 6S50ME-B9.3 die- Main engine: Diesel United- Main engine: MITSUI MAN B&W sel x 1 unit WARTSILA 6RT-flex50-D diesel x 6S60MC-C (Mark 7) diesel x 1 unit Speed, service: 14.45kt 1 unit Speed, service: 14.5kt Registry: Panama Speed, service: 14.30kt Registration: Panama Classification: NK Registry: Marshall Islands (Majuro) Classification: NK Completion: May, 2014 Classification: DNV Completion: April 8, 2014 Completion: April 23, 2014

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