Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ('K' LINE) is pleased to announce that the naming ceremony for a
newbuilding LNG carrier was held at a Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. facility in South
Korea on September 9, 2026. The newbuilding LNG carrier, owned through a joint venture*1
with Toho LNG Shipping Co., Ltd. (Toho LNG Shipping), a wholly owned subsidiary of Toho
Gas Co., Ltd., (Toho Gas), was named TOHO EMERALD.*2
The vessel will play an important role in supporting the global energy supply chain through the
transportation of LNG, including services for Toho Gas. Equipped with an ME-GA dual-fuel
engine designed to operate primarily on LNG, the vessel will achieve highly efficient operation
and contribute to the reduction of environmental impact. Combining excellent exhaust gas
performance and economic efficiency, the vessel is scheduled to operate as a state-of-the-art
vessel supporting next-generation LNG transportation services.
In its Medium-Term Management Plan published in May 2022,*3 'K' LINE has positioned the
LNG carrier business as one of the businesses driving its growth. Through long-term contracts,
'K' LINE will seek to stabilize earnings, accommodate the growing demand for energy, and
advance its growth strategy by responding to the diverse needs of customers.
*1 T.K. LNG Shipping Pte. Ltd. is a joint venture between 'K' LINE and Toho LNG Shipping
established in Singapore to own LNG carriers and engage in LNG transportation.
*2 EMERALD symbolizes the future, foresight, and stability. The vessel was named to express
our desire to support the stable supply of energy and the continued development and
sustainable growth of the Toho Gas Group.
*3 Medium-Term Management Plan (Released on May 9, 2022):
https://www.kline.co.jp/en/ir/management/strategy.html
Main Particulars of the Vessel
Shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
Delivery October 2026 (tentative)
LOA Approx. 290 m
Beam Approx. 45.8 m
Tank Capacity 174,000 m3
Propulsion System ME-GA
Speed 19.5 knt
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