"K" Line Receives Delivery Of 311,000 DWT-Type VLCC “Kisogawa”

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Tokyo, (“K” Line) is proud to announce the delivery of “KISOGAWA,” a 311,000 DWT-type VLCC at Nantong Cosco KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd (hereafter called NACKS), China on November 15, 2017.

Main Particulars

LOA	339.50 m	DWT	312,020 MT
Beam	60.00 m	Gross Ton	161,486 T
Depth	28.90 m	Tank Capacity	350,337 m³
Draft	21.00 m	Flag	Republic of Panama
		Class	ABS

VLCC_KISOGAWA — Image Credits: kline.co.jp

Features

The vessel achieves low fuel consumption (about 20% reduction compared with our conventional VLCC) by removing Bulbus Bow, applying ultra-long stroke slow speed main diesel engine and highly-efficient large diameter propeller.
A ballast water management system ensures ocean habitat is protected from unwanted environmental effects.

“K” Line is committed to continue providing the most reliable and stable service possible to our valued customers with the highest standard of safety.

Reference: kline.co.jp