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Namura completes Malaccamax-type VLCCATLANTIC PIONEER

Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.delivered the ATLANTIC PIONEER,a 302,303 DWT double hull typeVLCC, to Primo Shipping S.A. at itsImari Shipyard & Works on Oct. 1,2009.

The ATLANTIC PIONEER is thefirst Malaccamax type VLCC built byNamura, which has the maximizeddeadweight at the assigned summerload draught to pass through theStrait of Malacca.

The vessel can navigate at a speedof over 15.5 knots at the assigned sum-mer load draught due to adoption ofthe low-resistance hull form and theNamura flow Control Fin (NCF).These characteristics contribute toimproved propulsion performance andlower fuel oil consumption. The supe-rior cargo loading capacity can bemaintained at the shallow draughtcondition in the Far East and the Per-sian Gulf trade.

The vessel has five center and fivepairs of wing cargo oil tanks, one pairof slop tanks, and six pairs of waterballast tanks, all of which are ar-ranged in double-hull and double-bot-tom structures. The vapor emission

control system is installed as an envi-ronmentally friendly device.

The engine room machinery is au-tomated based on the M0 concept, andthe main engine is the MITSUI MAN-B&W 7S80MC-C (Mark 8) type. Theelectric generating plant consists ofone turbo generator, two main dieselgenerators, and one emergency gen-erator. The steam generating plantconsists of one auxiliary boiler and oneexhaust gas economizer.

Special attention is given to safety,environmental protection, and reduc-tion of labor and operation costs, andcompliance with the recent interna-tional regulations. E.g., an air typestern tube-sealing device is applied toprevent marine oil pollution, and thecentral fresh water cooling system isapplied to the main engine and auxil-iary machinery for easy maintenance.

Principal ParticularsLength, o.a.: 333.00mLength, b.p.: 324.00mBreadth, mld.: 60.00mDepth, mld.: 29.00mDraught, mld.: 20.60mDWT/GT: 302,303t/159,943Main engine: MITSUI MAN-B&W

7S80MC-C (Mark 8) diesel x 1 unitMCR: 27,160kW x 74.0rpmSpeed, service: 15.50kt (at assigned

summer load draught)Complement: 33Classification: NK

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.(MHI) has developed a new genera-tion MOSS type LNG carrier nick-named SAYAENDO (literally means“peas in a pod”) LNGC, which hasobtained AIP (Approval in Principal)from DNV, LR, and NK.

In contrast to the conventionalMOSS type LNGC, SAYAENDOLNGC has a continuous tank coverin place of the conventional indepen-

MHI develops new generation MOSS type LNG Carrier

Sasebo Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.(SSK) has completed the 181,255DWTCapesize bulk carrier, ALEXANDRAP, for Auckland Trading Co. of Liberia.The vessel is the first 180,000 DWTclass bulk carrier developed by SSK,to which the Common Structural Rule(CSR) and Performance Standard forProtective Coatings (PSPC) were firstapplied in Japan.

T h e d e a d w e i g h t o f t h eALEXANDRA P is maximized asCapesize bulk carrier of this class,which meets the requirements of theDunkerque port. For economical shipnavigation, the vessel applies an en-ergy-saving combination of the hullform, SS-Fin, low-speed engine, andlow-revolution large-diameter propel-ler. Many windows are provided forall sides of the wheelhouse to give awider field of vision to the crew.

SSK completes CSR and PSPC applied Capesize bulker, ALEXANDRA P

dent ones for the spherical aluminumalloy tanks. This innovative featurecontributes to reducing the hull steelweight by about 10%, improved fuelconsumption, higher terminal com-patibility, and less maintenance.

The structural design is more ef-fective than the conventional LNGCsince the tank cover is utilized as theship’s longitudinal strength member.This structural optimization enables

the SAYAENDO LNGC to be morecompact and use steel materials effec-tively.

SAYAENDO LNGC can also attainhigher compatibility with LNG termi-nals in the world through its compactdimensions and better maintainabil-ity because the flying passage support-ing structures can be eliminated.

Furthermore, SAYAENDO LNGChas realized reduction of fuel con-sumption by more than 20% in com-bination with the higher efficiencypropulsion system called “MHI UST(Ultra Steam Turbine)” comparedwith the conventional steam turbineplant. Therefore, the SAYAENDOLNGC is a more environmentallyfriendly LNGC design.

Summary ofSAYAENDO 165LNGCL(o.a.) x B x D x dd/ds: abt. 290m

x 50.4m x 23.0m x 11.5m/12.5mCargo tanks capacity: abt. 165,000m3

Main engine: Mitsubishi UST x 1 setDesigned ship speed: abt. 19.5kt

Principal particularsLength, o.a.: 292.00mLength, b.p.: 283.00mBreadth, mld.: 45.00mDepth, mld.: 24.70mDraught, mld.: 16.50m

DWT/GT: 181,255MT/93,385Main engine:B&W 6S70MC-C diesel

x 1 unitSpeed, service: 15.3ktComplement: 25Classification: ABS

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Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.completed the pure car carrier,BRASILIA HIGHWAY (HN:1503) atits Marugame Headquarters for Ka-wasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. The vesselis designed with the carrying capac-ity of 6,237 cars based on the stan-dard passenger car (RT43), and cancarry recreation vehicles, land cruis-ers, trucks, dump trucks, etc.

The general arrangement of thevessel consists of four cargo holds and11 car decks, and a garage is providedon the upper accommodation deck aftpart. Two of the 12 car decks (Nos. 6and 8 car decks) provided for the car-rier are liftable to accommodate tallvehicles or small vehicles efficiently.

These decks are operated upwardand downward by a panel lift car(SWL 32t). The No. 5 deck is a roll-on/off deck (drive-through access) withtwo rampways, one of which is a flaptype arranged center of the starboardside (SWL 20t), and the other is a fold-ing type arranged aft part of the star-board side (SWL 150t).

The center ramp can move verti-cally between the Nos. 4 and 5 cardecks according to tidal conditions.Actuating devises for opening andclosing of the external ramps are theinverter system except cleating. Both

Imabari completes PCC BRASILIA HIGHWAY

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.(MHI) completed construction of theYUYO SPIRITS (HN: 2240), an LPGcarrier with a tank capacity of78,903m3, and delivered the vessel toGas Spirits Shipping S.A. at the Na-gasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works

MHI completes 78,500m3 type LPG Carrier YUYO SPIRITS

fixed and mov-able type rampsare installed andarranged suit-ably to lead thevehicles to desig-nated loadingdeck. The mov-able ramps aredriven by hy-draulic cylin-ders.

navigation systems including ECDISand Course recorder.

Principal particularsL (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D (accommo-

dation deck) x d: 199.97m x192.00m x 32.26m x 34.48m x10.00m

DWT/GT: 18,793t/59,440Car carrying capacity: 6,237 units

(RT43)Main engine: Kobe Diesel-MITSUB-

ISHI 8UEC60LSII diesel x 1 unitMCR: 13,260kW x 100rpmNCR: 11,270kW x 94.7rpm (85%

MCR)Speed, service: 20.0ktClassification:NK, NS* (Vehicles Car-

rier) and MNS*, M0Complement: 31Completion: Aug. 20, 2009

on Aug. 31, 2009. The vessel is theMHI’s 36th 78,000m3 class LPGC.

The vessel is designed as a straightLPG carrier to carry propane and bu-tane. The sophisticated hull form, op-timum design of propeller and Mitsub-ishi-Reaction fin achieves high propul-

The fire-fighting system uses highexpandable foam fire extinguishers forcargo holds and the engine room. Thisis the environmentally friendly typewithout discharging CO2 gas. Extin-guishing foam uses freshwater. There-fore, it is harmless for the cars.

The main engine is the UE marinediesel engine, model 8UEC60LSII ofthe inflow scavenging exhaust turbo-charged, two-stroke, and single actingcrosshead type. For remote control,the vessel satisfies the notation M0 ofthe Class NK.

Onboard electricity demand is sup-plied by three diesel generators, whichare controlled by an automatic start-ing and/or stopping apparatus, syn-chronizing apparatus and power/fre-quency control device. Safe ship op-eration is ensured with advanced

sive performance with less vibration.Main dimensions and cargo equip-

ment are designed considering com-patibility with worldwide terminals.Considering various shore facilities, abooster cargo pump and cargo heater/vaporizer are equipped.

Principal ParticularsL (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d (sum-

mer): 230.0m x 219.0m x 36.6m x20.80m x 10.795m

Gross tonnage: 45,966Cargo tank capacity: 78,903m3

Main engine: Mitsubishi7UEC60LSII diesel x 1 unit

Output: 12,360kW x 100rpmSpeed, service: 16.7ktClassification: NK

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Mitsui Engineering & ShipbuildingCo., Ltd. (MES) completed and deliv-ered a 56,000DWT type bulk carrierNORD PROGRESS (HN: 1782) at theChiba Works on Sept. 16, 2009 toNORDEN Shipping (Singapore) Pte.Ltd., Singapore.

The vessel is a Handymax typebulk carrier of 56,000DWT with ahuge cargo hold capacity of over70,000m3. This series is widely called“Mitsui’s 56" and is highly appreciatedin the market. More than 150 vesselsof this series have been ordered fromMES. The vessel is designed in accor-dance with IACS Common StructuralRules. As a result, structural safetyand operational flexibility are im-proved. The vessel is provided withgood manageable size of 56,000DWTat the summer draft, accessible lengthand draft for main ports worldwide,and low fuel consumption boosted bygood propulsive performance.

The vessel has five cargo holds andfour deck cranes for handling cargo.To load various types of cargo, the ves-sel has adequate strength of the tanktop of cargo holds that allows efficient

MES completes NORD PROGRESS, 56,000DWT type bulk carrier

The 300,000 DWT type ore carrierCOSCO ANSTEEL was delivered toSinobright Shipping Ltd. at the Ari-ake Shipyard of Universal Shipbuild-ing Corporation on Oct. 14, 2009. TheCOSCO ANSTEEL is the ninth ves-sel of the new design series of Unimaxore carrier, dedicated for transport ofiron ore from Brazil to China.

Universal’s Unimax Ore Carrier is

Universal completes 300,000 DWT Unimax ore carrier, COSCO ANSTEELoptimized to have the largest capac-ity of the 300,000 DWT class to entermajor iron ore loading ports in West-ern Australia, while having a hullform most suitable for deep waterports in Brazil, the largest iron oreshipping country. Adequate hullstrength is provided to be applicableto various loading and unloadingports, and every cargo hold is equipped

cally improve propulsive efficiency, de-creasing fuel consumption comparedwith the conventional large ore car-rier.

Universal will respond flexibly andactively to the diversifying needs intransport of steel material, amidstexpected future expansion in marinetransport triggered by global increasein demand for iron ore.

Principal particulars :Length, o.a.: 327.0mBreadth, mld.: 55.00mDepth, mld.: 29.25mDraft, mld.: 21.40mDWT/GT: 297,719t/150,971Main engine: Hitachi MAN-B&W

6S80MC-C diesel x 1 unitSea speed: 14.5 ktClassification: ABS

with the world’slargest singlepane l hatchcover to facilitatecargo handling.

The energysaving devices ofSurf bulb, SSDand Ax-bow de-veloped by Uni-versal dramati-

handling of car-goes. The size ofhatch opening isthe largest forthis type in termsof both lengthand width. Eachcargo hold has asufficient clearlength to loadlong pipes. Thecargo holds arewell strengthened to load heavy car-goes such as hot coils, etc. Outfittingarrangement on the upper deck andthe strength of hatch covers are welldesigned for packaged lumber car-goes.

The main engine is the MITSUI-MAN B&W 6S50MC-C diesel, whichis a light, compact, and high outputengine complying with MARPOL NOx

restrictions for exhaust gas. Thepower margin provides a high degreeof flexibility (at normal service output= 75% maximum continuous output)and the lowest fuel oil consumptionwill be realized by optimum match-ing at normal service output.

Ballast water can be changed dur-ing navigation for protection of themarine environment, and generatorengines comply with MARPOL NOx

restrictions for exhaust gas.Principal particulars

L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 189.99mx 182.00m x 32.25m x 18.10m x12.69m

DWT/GT: 56,119t/31,759Main engine: Mitsui-MAN B&W

6S50MC-C diesel x 1 unitMCR: 9,070kW x 125.0rpmSpeed, service: abt. 14.5ktComplement: 26Classification: NKDelivery: Sept. 16, 2009

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HONG KONGBRIDGE

Owner: Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KLine)

Builder: IHI Marine United Inc.Hull No.: 3233Ship type: Container carrierL (o.a.) x B x D: 336.0m x 45.8m x

24.4mDWT/GT: abt. 87,000t/98,800Loading capacity: 9,040TEUMain engine: MAN B&W 12K98ME

diesel x 1 unitMCR: 67,270kW x 93.4rpmSpeed, service: 24.5ktClassification: NKCompletion: Sept. 24, 2009

QUEEN KOBEOwner: San-E Maritime CorporationBuilder: Kawasaki Shipbuilding Cor-

porationHull No.: 1617Ship type: Bulk carrierL (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 189.90m

x 185.00m x 32.26m x 17.80m x12.50m

DWT/GT: 55,100t/31,000Main engine: Kawasaki MAN B&W

6S50MC-C (Mk 7) diesel x 1 unitMCR: 8,200kW x 110rpmClassification: BVCompletion: Oct. 23, 2009

UNITED SERENITYOwner: Ocean Promise Pte. Ltd.Builder: Oshima Shipbuilding Co.,

Ltd.Hull No.: 10530Ship type: Japanamax type bulk car-

rierL (o.a.) x B x D x d: 224.99m x 32.26m

x 20.05m x 14.526mDWT/GT: 82,533t/42,931Main engine: KAWASAKI MAN

B&W 5S60MC-C diesel x 1 unitOutput: 9,378kW x 88.0rpmSpeed, service: 14.5ktClassification: NKCompletion: July 31, 2009

PANTERA ROSAOwner: Tateyama Naviera S.A.Builder: Sanoyas Hishino Meisho

Corp.Hull No.: 1280Ship type: Bulk carrierL (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 225.00m

x 219.00m x 32.24m x 19.90m x14.379m

DWT/GT: 78,844t/41,662Cargo hold capacity: 91,188m3 (Grain)Main engine: MAN B&W 7S50MC-C

diesel x 1 unitMCR: 9,560kWClassification: NKCompletion: Oct. 23, 2009

CHEMROADJOURNEY

Owner: Cobalt Blue Shipping S.A.Builder: Shin Kurushima Dockyard

Co., Ltd.Hull No.: 5536Ship type: Chemical tankerL (o.a.) x B x D x d: 174.39m x 167.00m

x 27.70m x 16.00m x 10.00m/11.00m

DWT/GT: 33,526t/20,108Main engine: 6UEC52LS diesel x 1

unitSpeed, service: 15.0ktClassification: NKCompletion: Oct. 20, 2009

Tranquil Navigation

A 230,000DWT type ore car-rier built by Namura Shipbuild-ing Company navigating thewaters near the Philippineswith a full load of iron ore fromBrazil.