K Line charters four dual-fuel LNG ships

Japanese transportation firm K Line has signed a long-term time charter contract with energy firm QatarEnergy for four of its upcoming dual-fuel LNG vessels. 

PHOTO: A model of an LNG tanker ship at sea. Getty Images

The newbuilds are being build by the South Korean shipyard Hanwha Ocean and are slated for delivery in 2027. Each vessel will have an LNG carrying capacity of 174,000 cbm.

The ships will be equipped with dual-fuel engines from Swiss marine engine manufacturer WinGD. They can run on both LNG and conventional marine fuels.

By Manjula Nair

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