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Delivery of ‘Corona-Series’ Coal Carrier “CORONA UTILITY”

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Tokyo, (hereafter called “K” Line) is proud to announce the delivery of “CORONA UTILITY,” an 88,000 DWT-type special coal carrier at Marugame Shipyard of Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Japan on January 13, 2016

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

With this new latest deployment, the Corona-series now consists of 19 carriers. “K” Line takes pride that its Corona-series has been so favorably evaluated for continuously ensuring the steady and reliable thermal coal transport service with maximum safety for their customers.

Vessel’s Specifications
LOA 229.98M Deadweight Tons 88,847MT
Beam 38.00M Gross Tons 49,721T
Depth 19.90M Net Tons 28,535T
Full Draft 13.904M Hold/Hatch 5/5