The middle size container ship Star Japan

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) has delivered the Star Japan (HN: 1532), a general cargo/container carrier, to Grieg Shipping A/S of Norway at its Tamano works. The Star Japan is the second vessel of the series built for the Grieg group after the first vessel, Star Juventus (HN: 1531) built for Grieg International
II A/S in May 2004. These vessels are the so-called open hatch type bulk carrier with boxshaped cargo holds with hatch openings of the same size (length and breadth) as each hold for efficient loading of a variety of cargoes such as unitized cargoes of forestry products (papers, pulps and timbers), containers and bulk cargoes. The vessel has a double-hull structure, and is equipped with a pair of self-traveling gantry cranes of MES make with advanced technology on the upper deck for efficient cargo handling. To achieve the maximum cargo intake both on deck and in cargo holds,
the accommodation space is designed in slim proportions and located far aft. The bow and stern thrusters and the Becker rudder achieve high maneuverability. The wheelhouse is designed for one-man-bridge operation. To secure the aft view from wheelhouse, two cylindrical funnels and spiral ladders are arranged. Free-falling type lifeboats are equipped.The Star Japan is one spaceful ship with overal length of 198.00 meters and length between perpendiculars of 187.00 meters. The beam of the ship is 31.00 meters, with depth of 19.00 meters and draft while fully loaded 12.00 meters. The ship has deadweight of 46,387 metric tons and gross tonnage of 32,844 gross tons. And this large ship needs of large main engine, which should be reliable and low revolution. The one installed on board of this ship is Mitsui-MAN B&W 6S60MC, with power of 10,520 kW, which allows to the ship to realize the speed of 16.55 knots.