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‘K’ Line Orders VLCCs for Middle East-Asia

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd. (“K” Line) has signed agreements with Nihon Shipyard Co. Ltd. for construction of three very large crude carriers designed for Middle East-Asia crude trades. The 311,000-deadweight-ton vessels will be built to Malaccamax dimensions, allowing them to efficiently transit the Strait of Malacca while carrying crude oil between the Middle East and Asian markets. “K” Line said the next-generation vessels will incorporate energy-saving technologies and improved fuel efficiency. Nihon ... [+]

‘K’ Line Makes Long-term Switch to bio-LNG Fuel

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd., known as “K” Line, said March 31 it has begun using bio-LNG fuel for its liquefied natural gas-powered car carriers under a new long-term procurement agreement aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The company said the agreement will support the continued supply of carbon-neutral liquefied bio methane, ... [+]

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