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K Line Announces Conclusion of Contract for Construction of Three Next-Generation, Environmentally Friendly Post-Panamax Bulkers
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) and NIHON SHIPYARD CO., LTD. (NSY) have entered into a contract for the construction of three post-Panamax bulkers which NSY had newly developed and designed as next-generation, environmentally friendly …
Jan 19, 2024 / Curious
Yemen's Houthis seize NYK vehicles carrier in Red Sea with link to Israeli company
Israel said on Sunday that Yemen's Houthis had seized a British-owned and Japanese-operated cargo ship in the southern Red Sea, describing the incident as an "Iranian act of terrorism" with consequences for international maritime security. The …
Nov 20, 2023 / Piracy
Japanese shipping giant NYK Line selects Marlink to equip its owned fleet with smart hybrid network
Marlink will use its experience in managing Starlink and other high throughput LEO internet solutions within an existing smart hybrid network to enhance crew welfare Marlink, the smart network and digital solutions company, has secured a contract to …
Sep 28, 2023 / Curious
Three Japanese Shipping Companies Partner to Establish Global Liquefied Hydrogen Supply Chain
On September 12 2023, Japan Suiso Energy, Ltd. (JSE)*, and three Japanese shipping companies, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), have agreed to join JSE Ocean, Ltd. (JSE …
Sep 26, 2023 / Curious
Marine Biofuel supplied to the Capesize Bulker at Hong Kong
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K LINE) has announced that marine biofuel was supplied by Peninsula, the leading global independent marine energy supplier, to the Capesize bulker “CAPE AMAL” with charterer BHP, a globally renowned resources company and …
Sep 11, 2023 / Curious
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and NYK Line Obtain Approval in Principle (AiP) from Japan's Classification Society ClassNK for Ammonia and LCO2 Carrier
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) have been granted Approval in Principle (AiP)(Note1) from the Japanese classification society ClassNK for a ship …
Jun 29, 2023 / Vessels
K Line conducts demonstrative test voyage of a tugboat using marine biodiesel fuel at Nagoya Port
“K” Line Port Service Co., Ltd., a group company of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha., Ltd. (“K” LINE), conducted a demonstrative test voyage with the tugboat “Aihomaru” operating in Nagoya Port using next-generation biodiesel fuel. Caption: The …
Jun 26, 2023 / Curious
Ahlmark Lines AB orders two RB 5050 Eco Trader ice class 1A mini bulkers at Royal Bodewes
Swedish shipowner and operator Ahlmark Lines AB and Dutch shipbuilder Royal Bodewes have agreed to build two Royal Bodewes 5050 Eco Trader ice class 1A mini bulkers, to be delivered in 2024. Construction of the first vessel (NB 732) has already …
May 26, 2023 / Vessels
Pioneering WinGD solutions deliver major benefits for new NYK Line carriers
In a first for Swiss marine power company WinGD, its dual-fuel X-DF2.0 engines power two newly delivered car carriers for Japanese ship owner NYK Line. The vessels feature its cutting-edge emissions reduction technology, energy management and digital …
May 17, 2023 / Curious
K LINE Concludes Long-Term Time Charter Agreement with Diamond Gas International for One New LNG Vessel
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K LINE) has announced the signing of a 15-year longterm time charter contract (with an option to extend the contract up to 10 additional years) with Mitsubishi Corporation subsidiary Diamond Gas International Pte. Ltd. …
May 16, 2023 / Curious