| 5th February, 2009 |
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| Launching of "TOHOKU MARU" for Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. |
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| Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Tokyo, (hereafter called "K" Line) is proud
to announce the launching of "TOHOKU MARU," an 88,000 DWT-type special
coal carrier at Marugame Shipyard of Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Japan
on February 2nd, 2009. |
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| TOHOKU MARU is same type as "K" Line’s specialized fleet for transport
of thermal coal known as the "Corona-series". 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 are the
most suitable type to enter ports of domestic Thermal Power Stations to
discharge cargo. |
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| She will be principally involved in long-term service carrying thermal
coal to Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc.’s Thermal Power Stations. |
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Vessel’s Specifications |
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LOA |
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229.93M |
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Deadweight Tons |
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88,159MT |
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Beam |
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38.00M |
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Gross Tons |
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48,026T |
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Depth |
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19.90M |
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Net Tons |
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26,714T |
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Full Draft |
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13.819M |
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Hold/Hatch |
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5/5 |
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| For further information, please contact: |
| Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K" Line): |
| Kazuhiko Harigai |
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General Manager, Woodchip and Pulp Group |
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Tel:81-3-3595-5502 |
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Fax:81-3-3595-5512 |
| Yuji Asano |
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Manager, Thermal Coal Team, |
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Thermal Coal, Woodchip and Pulp Group |
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Tel:81-3-3595-5505 |
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Fax:81-3-3595-5512 |
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