LNG carrier “Shinju Maru No.1” (第一新珠丸) in the Akashi Strait, Japan. on 30th May 2019
Registered owner & manager: NS United Coastal Tanker Kaisha
Port of registry: Tokyo
Builder: Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corp., Sakaide (Hull-1529) & Higaki Shipbuilding Co., Imabari (Hull-545). The cargo tank & handling section was built by Kawasaki and the hull & superstructure etc. by Higaki.
Gross tons: 2,936
Deadweight: 1,781
Cargo capacity: 2,500 m3
Length overall: 86.25 m
Max. draft: 4.183 m
Engine: type LH36LA diesel, 2,600 b.h.p. by Hanshin Diesel Works
Speed: 14.6 knots (maximum continuous, sea trials)
Completed January 2003.
According to an article in www.jsea.or.jp she was delivered to co-owners Corporation for Advanced Transport & Technology and Shinwa Chemical Tanker Co., but NS United Coastal Tankers are currently listed as both owner & manager on Class NK's website (Shinwa is a subsidiary of NS United).