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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 ... [+]

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