Japan Welcomes First LNG-Fueled Capesize Bulk Carrier

Japan Welcomes First LNG-Fueled Capesize Bulk Carrier

A capesize, LNG-fueled bulk carrier, ordered by the NYK, will be deployed for transporting coal and iron ore to Japan from Australia under a consecutive long-term voyage charter deal with JFE Steel Corporation (abbreviated JFE) has been delivered.

The naming ceremony was conducted on Jan 30 at the Tsu Shipyard in the Mie Prefecture of Japan Marine United Corporation. The vessel is the first-ever Capesize LNG-run bulk carrier to be constructed at a Japanese shipyard, per NYK research.

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