NEWS 165 : JOINING TOGETHER FOR CEMENT CARRIER
Kyokuyo's last newbuilding ship in the fiscal year 2012 (which ends on March 31) was a cement carrier of 4,300tdw, code-named S-510. The naming and delivery ceremonies took place on March 29, after 'consecration' ceremony on the previous day.
For the builder, she is the first cement carrier since about 10 years. Many new technologies have been implemented on S510. Let us introduce some!
- Hybrid cargo handling system comprising 1,000tph mechanical loading, 600tph mechanical discharging and 400tph pneumatic discharging systems
- A bow thruster, a schilling rudder and slipping clutch system ensuring excellent maneuverability in port and narrow waters
- Energy-saving fins for better propulsion efficiency
- Air compressor (for cargo discharging) and shaft-generator driven by power taken off from the front-end of main engine
- Speed-up gearbox with omega clutch allowing to run main generators and shaft generator continuously in parallel, irrespective of the main engine's revolution state
- One-man bridge type console, electronic navigation chart display, GPS and 23" monitor radar being fitted on the bridge
- Integrated cargo and machinery monitor/controller in the engine room
- Equipment based on unmanned (M0) standard for crew's burden reduction and safer navigation
- Multiple cameras/monitors for remote monitoring
and many more, all reflecting the feedbacks and requests from the owner and superintendents.
More than 20 guests were invited by the owner for the ceremonies. S-510 was named "Yutaka Maru No. 8" by Mr. Yutaka Aso, president of the cargo owner Aso Cement Co., Ltd. When the tethering rope was elegantly cut by a beloved daughter of Mr. Shunsuke Tsurumaru, president of the ship's operator Tsurumaru Shipping Co., Ltd., the newly-built vessel was handed over to the new owner amid a wave of applause.
After short tour onboard the cement carrier, the luncheon reception was held at Shimonoseki Grand Hotel in the city's downtown. The guests, owners and us gave a big hand to Yutaka Maru No.8 once again - when she appeared in sight through the banquet-room windows and passed before our eyes.
We wish the ship, her crew, owners and cargo owners safe journeys and many successful years operation!
[2013/04/08]
