K Line orders four LNG dual-fuel car carriers from China

Japanese shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has placed an order for four LNG dual-fuel car carriers at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Nanjing).

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Each vessel will be capable of carrying around 1,400 vehicles and will be equipped to operate on both LNG and conventional marine fuels.

The newbuildings are intended for K Line’s European subsidiary, K Line European Sea Highway Services (KESS), and are being tailored for short-sea shipping operations in Europe, where they will support the frequent transportation of smaller vehicle consignments.

No additional details, including the vessels’ delivery schedule, have been disclosed by the company.

By Tuhin Roy

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