Natori
“Ship of the Year 2015” Award Winners Awardee, Small Cargo Ship Category

- The Source
- The Source
- The Japan Society Of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers ( JASNAOE )
- Vessel name
- Natori
- Feature
- The Natori is the first container ship to adopt the unique bulb bow construction in order to reduce frontal wind resistance and improve fuel efficiency. At the sametime, the steering bridge and the accommodation space are located in the bow to improve carry efficiency. She is also equipped with advanced ship safety managemant systems, which allows the engine to be monitored from land 24 hours a day, predicting or detecting a failure in the engine to prevent a potential serious accident.
- Vessel type
- Container carrier ( 548 TEU )
- Owner
- Imoto Lines, Ltd.
- Builder
- Kyokuyo Shipyard Corporation.
- Delivery
- December 11, 2015
- L x B x D
- 126.0 m × 21.0 m × 9.2 m–6.0 m
- Speed
- 16 knots
- Our Products
- GPX type FPP 5 blades x dia 4,100
Shafting systems ( propeller shaft, intermidiate
shaft, intermediate shaft bearing )
Bow thruster TCT-185