Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Tokyo (K-Line) announced earlier today the delivery of KISOGAWA, a 311,000 DWT-type VLCC at Nantong Cosco KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd (hereafter called NACKS), China on November 15, 2017.
The vessel achieves low fuel consumption (about 20% reduction compared with our conventional VLCC) by removing Bulbus Bow, applying ultra-long stroke slow speed main diesel engine and highly-efficient large diameter propeller.
A ballast water management system ensures ocean habitat is protected from unwanted environmental effects.
Vessel’s main particulars:
| LOA | 339.50 m |
| Beam | 60.00 m |
| Depth | 28.90 m |
| Draft | 21.00 m |
| DWT | 312,020 MT |
| Gross Ton | 161,486 T |
| Tank Capacity | 350,337 m3 |
| Flag | Republic of Panama |
| Class | ABS |
Source: K-Line