K Line launch coal carrier

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line) has launched the “JP GUNJO,” an 88,000 DWT-type special coal carrier at Marugame Shipyard of Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Japan. Vessel?s specifications are length 229.93 m, beam 38 m and draught 13.8 m.

The new vessel is the same type as “K” Line?s specialized fleet for the transportation of thermal coal known as the “Corona-series” which “K” Line originated and continues to develop. It consists of state-of-the-art coal carriers equipped with a wide beam and shallow draught which are the most suitable type to enter ports of domestic thermal power stations to discharge cargo.