Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. today announced that on October 27, a naming ceremony for the Shinzan Maru, a newbuilding iron ore carrier that will sail under a long-term transport contract with Kobe Steel, Ltd., was held at the Hiroshima Shipyard of Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Shinzan Maru is an established name for vessels transporting raw materials to Kobe Steel that dates back to the era of Yamashita-Shinnihon Steamship Co., Ltd. (YSL), one of MOL's predecessors. The new vessel is the third generation to sail under the Shinzan Maru name, and will ensure a stable transportation of iron ore for Kobe Steel.
The MOL-ordered vessel features a design improving fuel efficiency, plus cutting-edge energy-saving technologies such as a heat recovery system that can use mid- and low-temperature heat sources from 70 degrees C to 250 degrees C. It also represents the next generation safety-conscious vessels, adopting the integrated navigation system, in which electronic chart displays, radar screens, alarm displays and other voyage information are optimally located in consideration of the movement of crewmembers during a voyage.
Outline of Shinzan Maru
Length : 319.95m
Breadth : 55.00m
Draft : 24.30m
Deadweight tons : 215,790 tons