Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ('K' LINE) hereby announces that it has signed agreements with
NIHON SHIPYARD CO., LTD. (NIHON SHIPYARD) regarding the construction of three very large
crude carriers (VLCCs, hereinafter the Carriers).
The Carriers are next-generation energy-saving, high fuel efficiency vessels. They will be
constructed as Malaccamax vessels designed to transport crude very efficiently on routes
between the Middle East and Asia via the Strait of Malacca. 'K' LINE has decided to contract
NIHON SHIPYARD to construct the Carriers. NIHON SHIPYARD possesses the technologies
and extensive track record necessary for the construction of Malaccamax VLCCs.
'K' LINE will continue to contribute to a stable energy supply, particularly for Japan, during the
transition toward decarbonization by providing safe and stable crude oil transportation services
leveraging the 'K' LINE Group's expertise in the transportation of crude oil and the high-quality
operations it has developed over many years.
Major Specifications of the VLCCs
Shipyards NIHON SHIPYARD CO., LTD.
Delivery 2029-
Overall length 339.5 m
Breadth 60.00 m
Deadweight ton 311,000 MT
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