Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) is pleased to announce that “TEXAS HIGHWAY,” a car carrier currently under its operation, has been given a notation from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK). This notation means that additional fire-fighting measures have been implemented for the ocean transportation of battery electric vehicles (BEVs). *¹
“K” LINE has worked to strengthen its initiatives towards safer car transport. As a part of this, “K” LINE has developed and implemented a car firefighting manual for all vessels, which also applies to BEVs. This notation was given in response to this and other initiatives towards improvements in safety during transport.
“K” LINE plans to obtaining and apply some notations for other vessels operated by it. “K” LINE will continue to further improve measures against fires and work for greater safety in navigation and cargo operations as a marine transport company chosen by customers.
*1 Notation (vessel classification)
A notation given to vessels and systems that meet the requirements of vessel classification organization.
This time, it has been given the notation for Additional Fire-Fighting Measures for Vehicle Carrier (Fire Fighting)(Electric Vehicle)
From left:
Inspector Takashi Matsumoto, Nagoya Branch Manager, ClassNK
Capt. Dimitar Dimitrov, Master, STARGATE SHIPMANAGEMENT GmbH