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“K” Line takes delivery of Coal Carrier “SHONAI MARU” for JERA Trading Pte. Ltd.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Tokyo, (hereafter called “K” Line) is proud to announce the delivery of “SHONAI MARU,” a 100,000 DWT-type special coal carrier at MarugaCoal Carrier “SHONAI MARU” Nov18me Shipyard of Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Japan on November 15, 2018.

SHONAI MARU was jointly developed by Imabari Shipbuilding and “K” Line to maximize transport volume to the discharging port, Chubu Electric Power’s Hekinan Thermal Power Plant, Aichi prefecture in Japan. SHONAI MARU is so-called “Hekinan MAX.”

SHONAI MARU is equipped with latest energy-saving and ecological technology such as WAD (Weather Adapted Duct) which promotes her propeller efficiency plus a ballast water management system that prevents damage to marine ecosystems.

SHONAI MARU will be principally involved in long-term service carrying thermal coal to Chubu Electric Power’s Hekinan Thermal Power Plant for JERA Trading Pte. Ltd.

Vessel’s Specifications
LOA 249.99 M Deadweight Tons 101,847 MT
Beam 43.00 M Gross Tons 57,842 T
Depth 18.70 M Net Tons 31,523 T
Full Draft 12.994 M Hold/Hatch 6/6