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Mykali
Bulk Carrier Sumitomo Heavy Industries Marine & Engineering Co., Ltd. (SHIME) delivered a 76,400 MTDW Panamax bulk carrier, Mykali, to Rain Lily Inc., at the Yokosuka Shipyard on June 17, 2004. The vessel has seven cargo holds and seven cargo hatches suitable for carrying dry bulk cargoes, such as coal, iron ore and grain. The hull form is optimized to achieve both large deadweight and high propulsive efficiency. The Sumitomo Stern System (SILD, NBS propeller and HLES rudder) saves fuel consumption and improves maneuverability. The hull structure is designed in compliance with the classification requirements for the Safe Hull notation. Water ingress detection and alarm system for cargo holds further enhances safety of the vessel. Water ballast tanks are heavily coated with epoxy based paint with backup anodes for corrosion protection. Centralized control system of the ships from this type is provided for efficient handling of water ballast. The system is monitored and controlled remotely from accommodation quarters.

Ultra Handymax Bulker
Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd (Oshima) recently developed the 60,000 DWT type bulk carrier, named “Ultra Handymax Bulker,” as a next world de-fact standard handymax bulk carrier. In the past, the Panamax bulk carrier used to fill this role. The Ultra Handymax Bulker has achieved the old Panamax class deadweight under the overall-length limitation of 190m as in the existing Handymax class. In this meaning, “Ultra Handymax” could perform as “Five Holds, Geared Panamax”. The “Ultra Handymax Bulker” also has superior technical features, i.e. improved cargo loading/unloading efficiency, environment protection, reduced fuel oil consumption and less maintenance work, and improved safety for ship operation. The deadweight is increased by about 1,800MT at the same draft compared with the current 52,500DWMT type Handymax bulk carriers. For efficient cargo handling,18.6m wide hatch openings for Nos.1 through 5 cargo holds and four sets of 30MT x 26m reach deck cranes are provided. For environmental protection and reduction of fuel oil, the Oshima WA-FIN (Wake Acceleration Fin) is equipped for improvement of the propulsive performance and more economical transportation. The Seaworthy Bow of excellent seaworthiness is adopted to improve speed performance in rough weather conditions. To improve ship maneuverability and course keeping ability, the Oshima High-Lift Rudder composed of the mariner type Schilling rudder and rotary vane type steering gear is equipped, which was developed in cooperationwith Japan Hamworthy Co., Ltd.

Loch Maree
Sanoyas Hishino Meisho Corp. has completed the 75,798mt Panamax bulk carrier, Loch Maree (HN: 1220), for Legenda Maritime, S.A. at the Mizushima Works and Shipyard. This vessel is the 49th of the Sanoyas Pnamax bulk carrier series, or the 23rd of the 75,500mt type. The Loch Maree has seven cargo holds with topside tanks and a hopper bottom, and the living quarters and engine room are located aft. This arrangement allows efficient loading and unloading of bulk cargoes. The hatch covers are the side rolling type driven by an electro-hydraulic motor and chains. The main engine is a very low-speed, super long stroke, and 2-cycle diesel engine. The highly efficient and large diameter propeller assists in reducing fuel consumption. The cargo and cruise ships of Sanoyas Hishino Meisho Corp. are among the best designed and strongest of the world.