Onomichi Dockyard and Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. announced the joint development of the Bingo 42, a 42,200 DWT bulk carrier featuring energy-saving technology.
In this collaborative development project, both parties shared their expertise, design ideas, and strategies based on their past experience in design and construction. As stated, among others, they worked together to enhance each other’s conventional hull forms.
The conventional hull form was extended by 3 meters, and improvements were made to increase cargo capacity and fuel efficiency for Onomichi’s 40BC. These changes also resulted in better fuel efficiency for Tsuneishi’s TESS42. Additionally, the installation of the MT-FAST energy-saving system improved propulsion performance and fuel efficiency compared to both companies’ traditional hull designs.
The new design has reduced emissions by more than 35% compared to the reference line under the EEDI environmental regulations and is also capable of running on methanol as a dual fuel.
We are delighted to have collaborated with ONOMICHI to develop Bingo 42. In addition to enhanced fuel efficiency and loading capacity, the Bingo 42 is equipped with energy-saving technology, achieving a reduction of over 35% compared to EEDI standards. Moving forward, we aim to spearhead innovation across the industry, paving the way for a sustainable future.
…pointed out Nishjima Takanori, General Manager of the Design Division and Managing Executive Officer, Tsuneishi.
As the industry works towards carbon neutrality, there is an urgent need to improve the research and development of alternative fuel vessels. With this new initiative, the company aims to continue offering highly competitive vessels and contribute to the marine industry’s push for carbon neutrality.
We are very pleased that TSUNEISHI’s needs and the development of a new type of vessel have coincided and that we have been able to develop the Bingo 42 together. We believe that this newly developed vessel type will be able to lead the industry as a standard for handy size vessels.
…said Motoya Hiroyuki, Director and General Manager of Production Division, Onomichi.
