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Delivery of ‘Corona’ Series Coal Carrier “CORONA TRITON”

07 April 2015

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Tokyo, (hereafter called “K” Line) is proud to announce the delivery of “CORONA TRITON,” an 88,000 DWT-type special coal carrier at Marugame Shipyard of Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Japan on April 7, 2015.

CORONA TRITON is same type as K” Line’s specialized fleet for transport of thermal coal known as the “Corona-series”. The Corona-series consists of epoch-making coal carriers equipped with wide beam and shallow draft, which are the most suitable type to enter ports of domestic Thermal Power Stations to discharge cargo.

With this new latest deployment, the Corona-series now consists of 18 carriers. “K” Line takes pride that its Corona-series has been so favorably evaluated for always ensuring customers steady and reliable thermal coal transport service with maximum safety.

Vessel’s Specifications
LOA 229.98M  Deadweight Tons 88,881MT
 Beam 38.00M  Gross Tons 49,720T
 Depth 19.90M  Net Tons 28,545T
 Full Draft 13.904M  Hold/Hatch 5/5