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K-Line: Construction of Next-Generation Environmental-Friendly Car Carrier Fueled by LNG

In December 2018, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line) placed an order for a car carrier vessel fueled by LNG (liquefied natural gas) with Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. as a next-generation car carrier vessel with reduced environmental load. …
Nov 28, 2019 / Curious

K-Line Signs Construction Contract of 210,000-dwt Bulk Carrier for JFE Steel

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. announced earlier today that construction contract for 210,000-dwt Bulk Carrier to be completed in 2021 fiscal year, has been made with Japan Marine United Corporation.  Image for illustrative purposes only - Photo …
Nov 6, 2019 / Vessels

K-Line Signs Consecutive Voyage Contract and Construction of Woodchip Carrier for Nippon Paper

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K-Line) announced earlier today that an agreement is to be made with Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd., on consecutive voyage contract of new 3.6 million CFT woodchip carrier to be delivered in 2022. Caption: K-Line's …
Oct 28, 2019 / Vessels

Kawasaki Announces Delivery of Coal Carrier CORONA CITRUS for Electric Power Development Co., Ltd.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Tokyo, (K-Line) announced on Wednesday (Sep11) the delivery of CORONA CITRUS, an 88,000 DWT-type special coal carrier at Marugame Headquarters of Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. on 11 September 2019. The “Corona-series” …
Sep 13, 2019 / Vessels

Joint Approval in Principle (AIP) for New Concept Design of LNG-fuelled Ore Carrier

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K -Line) announced that K-Line and Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Namura Shipyard) have joint AIP (Approval in Principle) for the concept design of an LNG-fuelled Ore Carrier from DNV GL.Work on this joint project for the …
Aug 5, 2019 / Vessels

K-Line Announces Delivery of Corona-Series Coal Carrier Corona Zenith 

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Tokyo, (K-Line) announced earlier today the delivery of Corona Zenith, an 88,000 DWT-type special coal carrier at Marugame Shipyard of Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Japan on 25 July 2019. Corona Zenith is same type as …
Jul 26, 2019 / Vessels

K-Line Announces Delivery of ‘Corona’ Series Coal Carrier CORONA DYNAMIC

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Tokyo, (K-Line) announced earlier today the delivery of “CORONA DYNAMIC,” a 91,000 DWT-type special coal carrier at Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. on July 11, 2019.CORONA DYNAMIC is the same type as “K” Line’s specialized …
Jul 11, 2019 / Vessels

First RoRo Vessel In Port Hedland - A Bonus For Industry

The Port of Port Hedland has welcomed its first conventional roll-on/roll-off (RORO) vessel, giving industry a more cost-effective way of delivering cargo to the region.The 180m ‘Blue Ridge Highway’ arrived on Saturday evening and left Sunday …
Jun 27, 2019 / Vessels

K-Line Announces Delivery of Coal Carrier “MIYAGAWA MARU” for JERA Global Markets Pte. Ltd

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Tokyo, (K-Line) announced on Tuesday the delivery of MIYAGAWA MARU, a 100,000 DWT-type special coal carrier at Marugame Shipyard of Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Japan on 21 May 2019.MIYAGAWA MARU was jointly developed …
May 22, 2019 / Vessels

K-Line Offshore announces the sale of PSV KL Arendalfjord

On Thursday 25th April a Protocol of Delivery and Acceptance was signed and KL Arendalfjord was delivered by K-Line Offshore AS (KOAS) to Gard Supply AS in Tønsberg, Norway.KL Arendalfjord was delivered from Vard, Brevik in 2004 and acquired through …
May 14, 2019 / Vessels