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.

CSCL KINGSTON new container of Peony Shipholding S.A

Naikai Zosen Corporation has delivered the container carrier, CSCL KINGSTON, to Peony Shipholding S.A. at its Innoshima Shipyard. 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, and to Peony Shipholding ten opening hatches. A full cell guide system is employed for each container hold. The main engine is the super longstroke type diesel type to reduce fuel oil consumption, and the ship propulsion efficiency has totally been improved
with adoption of energy-saving stern hull form and a large-diameter and five-blade propeller. Safe ship operation at a port or in navigation is ensured with a bow thruster for easier berthing and unberthing, auto-heeling control equipment for safe cargo handling, and a collision avoidance assisting unit.
The measurements of the large container vessel are overall length 199.93 metera, length between perpendiculars 188.00 meters, breadth 32.20 meters and depth 16.60 meters. When the vessel is fully loaded the draft can reach up to 9.80 meters. The deadweight of the ship is 27,104 metric tons, while the gross tonnage is 33,651 GT. The main engine of this large ship is tachi MAN B&W 7 S70MC-C diesel with full power of 19,560kW at 88 rpm, which allows for the vessel to sail with maximum speed of 23 knots, and the cruising speed is 22.2 knots.