"K" Line

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line) has been selected as a constituent company of the FTSE4Good Global Index Series, the leading SRI ^(*1) index provided by FTSE Group ^(*2). “K” Line has qualified for inclusion in the FTSE4Good indices since 2003.

The FTSE4Good is an equity index series that is designed to facilitate investment in companies that meet globally recognized corporate responsibility standards. For inclusion, eligible companies must meet stringent environmental, social and governance criteria.

“K” Line always strives to reduce environmental impact, strengthen corporate governance and support communities in which it operates as a good corporate citizen.

*1 SRI (Socially Responsible Investment) describes an investment strategy which takes account of social, ethical and environmental factors as well as financial performance.

*2 FTSE is wholly owned by London Stock Exchange Group. FTSE is a global leader in indexing and analytical solutions. FTSE’s indices measure multiple markets and asset classes in more than 80 countries.

October 15, 2014

“K” Line has been recognized as a leader in reducing carbon emissions and mitigating the business risks of climate change, as well as disclosing the information, and was selected as member of both CDP’s (*1) Japan Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI) and CDP’s Japan 500 Climate Performance Leadership Index 2014(CPLI) for the first time at CDP’s debriefing session today.

Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI)

We were ranked in the top 10% of the respondents in the 500 surveyed Japanese companies, and recognized as an excellent company that provides a high level of transparency in the disclosure of climate-related information in CDLI.

Climate Performance Leadership Index（CPLI）

Information provided by nearly 2,000 listed companies has been independently assessed against CDP’s widely-respected scoring methodology and ranked accordingly. ”K” Line is one of the 187 that has been awarded an A grade for its climate performance, earning a position in this global ranking of corporate efforts to mitigate change.

In order to build a logistics infrastructure with excellent energy efficiency, we have been constructing newer energy-efficient ships, reducing fuel consumption of our operating fleet and have received third-party verification for reliability and transparency of GHG emission data from processes ranging from upstream to downstream. We are regarded as demonstrating corporate responsibility in responding to climate change issues, an attitude that we have strongly evaluated and sincerely pursued, which has now bore fruit.

We will continue contributing to social sustained development from now on as a company fully committed to environmental preservation.

*1: CDP

CDP is an international, not-for-profit organization providing the only global system for companies and cities to measure, disclose, manage and share vital environmental information. CDP works with market forces, including 767 institutional investors with assets of US$92 trillion, to motivate companies to disclose their impacts on the environment and natural resources and take action to reduce them.

For further information please contact:

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd (“K” Line)

Kumiko Iwasa

General Manager, Environment Management Group

Tel: +81-3-3595-5205

12th September 2014

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line) has been selected again as an Asia / Pacific Index component company of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), one of the leading global indices on Socially Responsible Investment (SRI)(*1).

DJSI is a world’s leading SRI index jointly offered by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC of the United States and RobecoSAM AG of Switzerland, which only includes the top ranked companies among the largest 3,000 companies worldwide as a result of evaluation of their sustainability performance in terms of social, environmental and economic criteria. Launched in 1999, DSJI is one of the first global sustainability benchmarks for investors who integrate sustainability consideration into their portfolios.

“K” Line always strives to implement CSR initiatives so that we can contribute to the sustainable growth of the global society.

KAWASAKI KISEN KAISHA, LTD. (“K” Line) is pleased to announce it will enhance its fleet with an additional five new generation eco-friendly ULCVs (Ultra Large Container Vessels) as replacements in its existing fleet in order to further strengthen both efficiency and cost competitiveness of “K” Line’s Containership Business. These 5 new vessels will join another 5 identical sister ships who will go into service during Spring to Summer 2015, bringing total number of “K” Line’s ULCVs to ten (10) vessels. As one of the world’s major ocean carriers, this substantial investment in an eventual total of 10 new ULCV sister ships is aimed at better serving the needs and requirements of “K” Line’s esteemed shippers worldwide.

Type of vessels and number ordered  :  14000TEU Containership x 5

Estimated delivery timing   :  Spring to Summer 2018

Ship Yard  :  Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.

LOA  :  365.9 meters

Beam :  51.2 meters

Draft  :  14.0 meters

Nominal container carrying capacity  :  13,870TEU

For further information, please contact:

Yasushi Shigeno

General Manager, Containerships Strategy Group

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.

Tel: +81-3-3595-5278　Fax: +81-3-3595-5288

31 July 2014

Please be advised that “K” Line has released the following press statements today:

・Financial Highlights for 1^st Quarter F2014 – http://bit.ly/1u2TAxT

・”K” Line and Ports America Reach Deal on Strategic Partnership – http://bit.ly/UNl5Po

These statements are also available from their Website both English and Japanese.

http://www.kline.co.jp/en/

For further information, please contact:

Kiyoshi Tokonami

General Manager, IR & PR Group

Tel: +81-3-3595-5189 Fax: +81-3-3595-5001

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line)

July 31, 2014 

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line) has decided in a board meeting held today on changes of Executive Officers.

New Appointment as of August 1, 2014

Please see below the list of responsibilities of Executive Officers scheduled on and after August 1, 2014 and October 1, 2014.

Attachment: The responsibilities of Executive Officers on and after August 1, 2014

Attachment: The responsibilities of Executive Officers on and after October 1, 2014

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Tokyo, (hereafter called “K” Line) is proud to announce the delivery of “GALAXY RIVER,” an 82,200 cbm-type LPG Carrier at Sakaide Shipyard of Kawasaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Japan on June 27, 2014.

GALAXY RIVER will be operated by “K” Line under a Consecutive Voyage Charter Contract with Japan Gas Energy Corporation. The main cargo that will be transported is LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) from the Middle East to be discharged in Japan and other Far East ports. In addition, due to the recent Shale Revolution, there has been a lot of LPG exported from the United States and this is expected to increase. In this connection, GALAXY RIVER is fitted with the latest design that will enable her to pass through the Panama Canal after its expected expansion is completed.

Vessel’s Specifications

LOA  :  230.00M

Deadweight Tons  :  54,081MT

Beam  :  37.20M

Gross Tons  :  46,885T

Depth  :  21.00M

Cargo Tank Capacity  :  82,391m3

Full Draft  :  11.20M

Registry  :  Republic of Panama

Class  :  Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NK)

Features

1. The vessel is designed to be fully compliant with the New Panamax requirements.

2. A ballast water management system ensures the ocean habitat is protected from unwanted environmental effects.

3. Four independent cargo tanks are installed in the cargo holds for carrying liquefied petroleum gas. The tanks are designed to provide optimal thermal insulation and absorb low-temperature contraction.

4. The cargo tanks are made with special cryogenic steel for loading LPG with a minimum temperature of -46°C. The tanks are wrapped in urethane foam for thermal insulation.

For further information, please contact:

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line):

Takahiko Tsurukawa , General Manager, Tanker Group  Tel:81-3-3595-5496    Fax:81-3-3595-5371

Kenichiro Matsui,  Manager, LPG & Clean Tanker Team Tanker Group

Tel:81-3-3595-5467    Fax:81-3-3595-5371

June 23, 2014

KAWASAKI KISEN KAISHA, LTD. (“K” Line) is pleased to announce that in addition to its recent identical 8-vessel shipbuilding contracts with delivery from 2015 to 2016, it has been decided to order two (2) additional new next generation 7,500 RT car carrier vessels with delivery in 2017 from Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co. Ltd.

By adding these two new additional ships, line-up of our new next generation car carrier vessels, with better stability and increased fuel efficiency, will expand to a total of ten. We are committed to continue to deliver value added efficiency as well as the capability of handling an even wider variety of cargo mix to assure our services successfully meet the needs of our valued customers in order to be best suited for not only passenger cars but also other RORO cargoes.

For further information please contact:

Yu Kurimoto

Group Manager, Car Carrier Planning & Development Group

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. 　Tel: +81-3-3595-5471

Ryota Araki

Manager, Car Carrier Planning & Co-operation Team,

Car Carrier Planning & Development Group

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. 　Tel: +81-3-3595-5468

April 30, 2014

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line) has decided on the following changes in its board meeting held today, subject to approval at the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on June 25, 2014:

DIRECTORS:

For further details, please contact:

Kiyoshi Tokonami,

General Manager, IR & PR Group

Tel: +81-3-3595-5189   Fax: +81-3-3595-5001