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<Upper-Intermediate> Lesson No.20

Response to Fuel Efficiency Improvement Technology Introduction Proposal / 船舶燃料効率改善技術の導入提案対応

0.Greetings & Ice-break (2min.)|挨拶と導入

 

0-1 Greetings

Let’s practice a short small talk that you can use to greet a business partner and start building a good relationship.

講師との挨拶を兼ねて、ビジネスパートナーと信頼関係を築くための短いスモールトークを練習してみましょう。

[Tips / 会話のヒント]

・Can you hear me clearly? 

 私の声はクリアに聞こえますか?
・How's your day going so far?

 今日はどんな一日でしたか?
・Talk about one small topic (Work, Weather, News, Hometown, Sports event, etc.)

 軽い話題について話しましょう(仕事、天気、ニュース、地元、スポーツイベントなど)

0-2 Introduction​

In today’s lesson, we’ll learn about the following situation. Have you ever experienced something similar?

本日のレッスンでは以下のようなシチュエーションについて学びます。同様のシチュエーションを経験したことがありますか?​

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- If you have experience, please tell us what it was like, what was difficult, or what you learned.

   経験があれば、どんな内容だったか、難しかったことや学んだことなどを教えて下さい。 

- If you don’t have experience, try to imagine yourself handling that situation in English.

  What do you think would be challenging?

  経験がなければ、英語でその状況に対応しているところを想像してみましょう。どんなことが難しそうですか?

Situation / シチュエーション

Proposing optimal fuel efficiency improvement technology solutions to overseas shipowners focused on fuel cost reduction, providing quantitative explanations of technical benefits.
燃料費削減を重視する海外船主に最新の燃料効率改善技術の最適なソリューションを定量的効果とともに提案する場面です。

1. Read (2 min)|型を学ぶ
Let's read the following key sentences aloud!
下記の文章や単語を順番に音読しましょう!

1-1 Basic phrases
1.We can offer three main...(3つの主要な...を提供できる)
2.Based on our calculations...(私たちの計算に基づくと...)
3.You can anticipate a fuel cost reduction...(燃料費削減を見込める...)
4.These technologies reduce CO2 emissions...(これらの技術はCO2排出を削減する...)
5.We provide comprehensive support including...(...を含む包括的なサポートを提供する)
6.We will coordinate with your crew to...(貴社の乗組員と調整して...する)
7.A pilot installation allows you to...(パイロット設置により...できる)

1-2 Essential words
1.anticipate(見込む)
2.calculate(計算する)
3.considerable(かなりの)
4.demonstrate(示す)
5.coordinate(調整する)
6.accommodate(対応する)
7.monitor(監視する)
8.submit(提出する)
9.reduce(削減する)
10.utilize(利用する)
2. Try  (3 min)|ロールプレイ練習

Let’s practice the role-play.

ロールプレイの練習をしましょう!

Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)

Proposing optimal fuel efficiency improvement technology solutions to overseas shipowners focused on fuel cost reduction, providing quantitative explanations of technical benefits.
燃料費削減を重視する海外船主に最新の燃料効率改善技術の最適なソリューションを定量的効果とともに提案する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Ship Owner】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. We are looking to reduce our fuel costs significantly. Could you explain what fuel efficiency technologies your shipyard can offer?
(本日はお会いいただきありがとうございます。私たちは燃料費を大幅に削減したいと考えています。貴社の造船所が提供できる燃料効率技術について説明していただけますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Certainly. We can offer three main technologies. First, our advanced hull design reduces water resistance by 12 percent. Second, our energy-saving propulsion system improves fuel consumption. Third, our waste heat recovery system utilizes exhaust gas to generate additional power.
(承知しました。私たちは3つの主要技術を提供できます。第一に、当社の先進的な船体設計は水の抵抗を12パーセント削減します。第二に、当社の省エネ推進システムが燃料消費を改善します。第三に、当社の廃熱回収システムが排気ガスを利用して追加の動力を生成します。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Ship Owner】:
That sounds promising. However, I need concrete numbers. How much fuel cost reduction can we anticipate with these technologies? And what is the investment required?
(それは有望に聞こえます。しかし、具体的な数字が必要です。これらの技術でどれだけの燃料費削減を見込めますか?そして必要な投資額はいくらですか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Based on our calculations, you can anticipate a fuel cost reduction of 18 percent annually. The total investment is 2400000 USD. This includes installation, testing, and crew training. The payback period is estimated at 4 years.
(私たちの計算に基づくと、年間18パーセントの燃料費削減を見込めます。総投資額は2400000 USDです。これには設置、試験、乗組員訓練が含まれます。投資回収期間は4年と見積もられています。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Ship Owner】:
The investment seems considerable. Can you demonstrate the environmental benefits as well? We need to comply with new emission regulations. Also, what ongoing support do you provide after installation?
(投資額はかなり大きいようです。環境面での利点も示していただけますか?私たちは新しい排出規制に準拠する必要があります。また、設置後にどのような継続的なサポートを提供しますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Absolutely. These technologies reduce CO2 emissions by 15 percent and meet all current international regulations. We provide comprehensive support including remote monitoring, annual inspections, and immediate technical assistance. Our team will coordinate with your crew to ensure smooth operation.
(もちろんです。これらの技術はCO2排出を15パーセント削減し、すべての現行国際規制を満たします。私たちは遠隔監視、年次点検、即時の技術支援を含む包括的なサポートを提供します。当社チームが貴社の乗組員と調整し、円滑な運用を確保します。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Ship Owner】:
I appreciate the detailed explanation. One final question: can we proceed with a pilot installation on one vessel first? We want to assess the actual performance before committing to our entire fleet.
(詳細な説明に感謝します。最後に1つ質問です。まず1隻にパイロット設置を進めることはできますか?全船団に導入する前に実際の性能を評価したいのです。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Yes, we can accommodate that approach. A pilot installation allows you to monitor real performance data over 6 months. We will submit a detailed proposal including timeline, costs, and performance guarantees within one week. This reduces your investment risk considerably.
(はい、そのアプローチに対応できます。パイロット設置により6か月間にわたって実際の性能データを監視できます。1週間以内にタイムライン、費用、性能保証を含む詳細な提案書を提出します。これにより貴社の投資リスクが大幅に削減されます。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Ship Owner】:
Excellent. That gives us confidence to move forward. Please submit the proposal as soon as possible. I look forward to collaborating with your team on this important initiative.
(素晴らしい。それにより前進する自信が持てます。できるだけ早く提案書を提出してください。この重要な取り組みについて貴社チームと協力することを楽しみにしています。)
3. Use  (4 min)|ロールプレイ & 実践(空欄補完)

Let's perform the role-play and fill in the blanks by translating the Japanese into English!
空欄の日本語を英語に訳しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)

Proposing optimal fuel efficiency improvement technology solutions to overseas shipowners focused on fuel cost reduction, providing quantitative explanations of technical benefits.
燃料費削減を重視する海外船主に最新の燃料効率改善技術の最適なソリューションを定量的効果とともに提案する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Ship Owner】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. We are looking to reduce our fuel costs significantly. Could you explain what fuel efficiency technologies your shipyard can offer?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Certainly. We can offer three main technologies. First, our advanced hull design [削減する]s water resistance by 12 percent. Second, our energy-saving propulsion system improves fuel consumption. Third, our waste heat recovery system [利用する]s exhaust gas to generate additional power.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Ship Owner】:
That sounds promising. However, I need concrete numbers. How much fuel cost reduction can we anticipate with these technologies? And what is the investment required?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Based on our [計算する]ions, you can [見込む] a fuel cost reduction of 18 percent annually. The total investment is 2400000 USD. This includes installation, testing, and crew training. The payback period is estimated at 4 years.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Ship Owner】:
The investment seems considerable. Can you demonstrate the environmental benefits as well? We need to comply with new emission regulations. Also, what ongoing support do you provide after installation?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Absolutely. These technologies [削減する] CO2 emissions by 15 percent and meet all current international regulations. We provide comprehensive support including remote monitoring, annual inspections, and immediate technical assistance. Our team will [調整する] with your crew to ensure smooth operation.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Ship Owner】:
I appreciate the detailed explanation. One final question: can we proceed with a pilot installation on one vessel first? We want to assess the actual performance before committing to our entire fleet.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Yes, we can [対応する] that approach. A pilot installation allows you to [監視する] real performance data over 6 months. We will [提出する] a detailed proposal including timeline, costs, and performance guarantees within one week. This reduces your investment risk [かなりの]ly.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Ship Owner】:
Excellent. That gives us confidence to move forward. Please submit the proposal as soon as possible. I look forward to collaborating with your team on this important initiative.
4. Challenge (7 min)|応用実践

Let's perform the role-play and fill in the blanks by translating the Japanese into English!
空欄の日本語を英語に訳しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

*Let's practice this part repeatedly until we can speak it smoothly.

  このパートはスムーズにスピーキングできるようになるまで繰り返し練習しましょう。

Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)

Proposing optimal fuel efficiency improvement technology solutions to overseas shipowners focused on fuel cost reduction, providing quantitative explanations of technical benefits.
燃料費削減を重視する海外船主に最新の燃料効率改善技術の最適なソリューションを定量的効果とともに提案する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Ship Owner】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. We are looking to reduce our fuel costs significantly. Could you explain what fuel efficiency technologies your shipyard can offer?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Certainly. [私たちは3つの主要技術を提供できます。] First, our advanced hull design reduces water resistance by 12 percent. Second, our energy-saving propulsion system improves fuel consumption. Third, our waste heat recovery system utilizes exhaust gas to generate additional power.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Ship Owner】:
That sounds promising. However, I need concrete numbers. How much fuel cost reduction can we anticipate with these technologies? And what is the investment required?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
[私たちの計算に基づくと、年間18パーセントの燃料費削減を見込めます。] The total investment is 2400000 USD. This includes installation, testing, and crew training. The payback period is estimated at 4 years.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Ship Owner】:
The investment seems considerable. Can you demonstrate the environmental benefits as well? We need to comply with new emission regulations. Also, what ongoing support do you provide after installation?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Absolutely. [これらの技術はCO2排出を15パーセント削減し、すべての現行国際規制を満たします。] [私たちは遠隔監視、年次点検、即時の技術支援を含む包括的なサポートを提供します。] Our team will coordinate with your crew to ensure smooth operation.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Ship Owner】:
I appreciate the detailed explanation. One final question: can we proceed with a pilot installation on one vessel first? We want to assess the actual performance before committing to our entire fleet.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Sales Representative】:
Yes, we can accommodate that approach. A pilot installation allows you to monitor real performance data over 6 months. We will submit a detailed proposal including timeline, costs, and performance guarantees within one week. This reduces your investment risk considerably.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Ship Owner】:
Excellent. That gives us confidence to move forward. Please submit the proposal as soon as possible. I look forward to collaborating with your team on this important initiative.
\ If you have some extra capacity, give it a try(余力があればやってみましょう)/
5. Real-world application (5 min)|実務応用

Let's speak freely with the phrases and flow we learned today. If you can, imagine your real job—it makes practice more effective.
本日学習した単語やフレーズ、会話の流れを思い出しながら、自由に話してみましょう。可能であれば、自身の実務を想像しながら話すと効果的です。​

Situation / シチュエーション
A ship owner is requesting detailed information about fuel efficiency technologies to reduce operational costs.
You need to explain the technical solutions, quantify the benefits, and propose a pilot installation approach.
海外船主が運航コスト削減のため燃料効率技術について詳細な情報を求めています。
あなたは技術ソリューションを説明し、効果を定量化し、パイロット設置のアプローチを提案する必要があります。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Ship Owner】:
We need to understand your fuel efficiency technologies in detail. Could you explain the specific solutions and their expected impact on our operations?
(貴社の燃料効率技術を詳しく理解する必要があります。具体的なソリューションと当社の運航への期待される影響について説明していただけますか?)

🧑‍🎓【Student / Your Role】:
(Free Speaking based on today's lesson)

Hints / ヒント
1. Explain the main technology options
2. Present calculated fuel cost savings
3. Describe environmental compliance benefits
4. Propose a pilot installation approach
​※This is not a role-play. Please speak until you finish your thoughts.
 このパートはロールプレイ形式ではありません。最後まで通して話してみましょう。
6.  Wrap-up (2 min) |レッスンの振り返り

Let's review today's lesson with your teacher!
今日のレッスンについて講師と振り返ってみましょう!

 

6-1 Comments from student

・Good points / 良かったところ・上手くできたところ
・Things to work on / 今後強化したいところ

 

6-2 Feedback from teacher

・Good points / 良かった点
・Things to work on / 今後の強化ポイント
・What to review / 復習ポイント

 

*6-3 Questions from student (if any)

Japanese translation(日本語訳)

1. Read (2min)(型を学ぶ)|基本フレーズ

2. Try  (4min)(ロールプレイ練習)|型を使った練習
Let’s practice the role-play.
ロールプレイの練習をしましょう!

3. Use  (7min)|応用
Let’s perform the role-play and filling in the missing English!
英語を補完しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

4. Challenge (7min)|実践
Let’s perform the role-play and filling in the missing English!
英語を補完しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

5. Wrap-up (3min) – レッスンの振り返り

"Let’s review today’s lesson with your teacher!”

「今日のレッスンについて講師と振り返ってみましょう!」

5-1.  Comments from Student

  - Good points / 良かったところ・上手くできたところ

  - Things to work on / 今後強化したいところ

5-2.  Feedback from Teacher

  - Good points / 良かった点

  - Things to work on / 今後の強化ポイント

  - What to review / 復習ポイント

5-3. Question from Students (If any)

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