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SHIPBUILDING SHIP OF THE MONTH “K” LINE’s

CENTURY CENTURY

HIGHWAY GREENHIGHWAY GREEN

Photo courtesy “K” Line arlier this year Century Highway Green, a car carrier MAN B&W ME-GI for low GHG emissions by negligible fueled by LNG (lique? ed natural gas) that had been un- methane slip (unburnt gas) and reduced CO2 emissions. In

Eder construction at Tadotsu Shipyard Co., Ltd., part of order to clear NOx Tier III regulations when using either LNG the Imabari Shipbuilding Group, was delivered to “K” LINE or MGO fuel, the vessel is equipped with not only EGR for as “K” LINE’s ? rst LNG-fueled car carrier. This vessel is a main engine, but also Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) for next-generation environmentally friendly vessel expected to Generator engines. LNG fuel tank on the vessel is an indepen- reduce emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) by approximately dent tank of type C so that vaporized gas can be kept in the 45% based on EEDI, emissions of sulfur oxides (SOx) by al- tank for a relatively long period of time.

most 100%, and emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) by 80% Digital Technologies: “Kawasaki Integrated Maritime So- to 90% by means of Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) in ad- lutions” which is Integrated vessel operation and performance dition to the use of LNG fuel, compared to conventional ves- management system has been installed. Wi-Fi has been in- sels using heavy fuel oil. stalled in the cargo hold, the engine room and LNG fuel-relat-

This vessel utilizes a variety of environmental measures and ed equipment compartments in addition to residential area for digital technologies in an effort to improve safety, environ- improving ef? ciency of operations such as remote monitor- ment, and quality that are important issues for “K” LINE. ing of the vessel interior. Several web cameras have also been

Environmental Speci? cations: This vessel has been installed in the cargo hold and in the engine room, enabling equipped with a dual fuel main engine and auxiliary engines real-time monitoring via PC or mobile phone within the ves- (generator, boiler) capable of operating on either LNG or Ma- sel using the on-board Wi-Fi. Recording is also possible, and rine Gas Oil (MGO). The main engine type is a high-pressure the vessel’s condition can be monitored from land via internet.

EQUIPMENT LIST Main Particulars

Ship Name CENTURY HIGHWAY GREEN Length, (o.a.) 199.98m

Ship Type PCTC Length, (b.p.) 192.00m

Ship Builder Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. Breadth, (molded) 37.20m

Material Steel Depth, (molded) 36.51m (Accommodation deck)

Ship Operator Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. Draft, (designed) 9.118m

Ship Designer Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. Fuel Type Dual Fuel (LNG & MGO)

Delivery Date March 12th 2021 Main engines MAN B&W 8S50ME-C9.6-GI-EGRBP

Classi? cation ClassNK, DNV-GL Total installed power 9,380 kW

Photo courtesy “K” Line

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