“K” Line signs long-term charter for an LNG-fuelled, wind-assisted, capesize bulker

Pictured: a graphic artist’s concept of “K” Line’s future LNG- and wind-assisted capesize bulker. Graphic: supplied by “K” Line.

Tokyo, Japan-based shipping and logistics giant Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (“K” LINE) has signed a long-term consecutive voyage charter with steel manufacturer JFE Steel Corporation for a new 210,000 deadweight bulker fuelled by liquefied natural gas.

LNG is a much cleaner fuel than heavy fuel oil. LNG combustion produces about 25% to 30% less carbon dioxide emissions,...

https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/k-line-signs-long-term-charter-for-an-lng-fuelled-wind-assisted-capesize-bulker/

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