| January 22, 2007 |
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| Delivery of ‘Corona’ Series Coal Carrier
"CORONA LIONS" |
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| Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Tokyo, (hereafter called
"K" Line) is proud to announce the delivery of "Corona Lions," a new
85,600 DWT-type coal carrier at Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Japan on 22 Jan, 2007. |
| The name "Corona Lions" derives from "Corona"
which is the symbol of "K" Line’s specialized fleet for transport of thermal
coal known as the Corona-series. Also the lion, which is often called the king of beasts,
is a common charge in heraldry, traditionally showing bravery, valor and strength. |
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| [Vessel’s Specification] |
| Loa |
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228.05M |
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Deadweight Tons |
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about 85,600MT |
| Beam |
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36.5M |
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Hold/Hatch |
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5/5 |
| Depth |
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19.89M |
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| The Corona-series, which "K" Line originated and
continues to develop, consists of epoch-making coal carriers equipped with wide beam and
shallow draft, which is the most suitable type to enter ports of domestic thermal power
plants to discharge cargo. With this new deployment, the Corona-series now consists of 10
carriers, and by the further increase of another new building in 2007 and 4 more having
been ordered to respond to the demand for this type of vessel to carry thermal coal, the
series will total 15 carriers. |
| Corona-series always ensure customers steady and reliable
thermal coal transport service with maximum safety. |
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| For further information, please contact: |
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| Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. Tokyo |
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| Thermal Coal, Woodchip and Pulp Group |
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| Kazuhiko Harigai, General Manager
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Tel: 81-3-3595-5502 |
| Michitomo Iwashita, Manager |
Tel: 81-3-3595-5505 |
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Fax: 81-3-3595-5512 |
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