| July 7, 2009 |
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| Launching of a 300,000-dwt Ore Carrier "Toyokuni" |
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| Today, construction of "Toyokuni", "K" Line’s second 300,000-dwt class
ore carrier, has been completed by Universal Shipbuilding Corporation Ariake
Shipyard. |
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| She is a Very Large Ore Carrier to carry cargoes dedicated for loading
at Brazil and unloading in Japan for Nippon Steel Corporation. Linking
the deep draft berth of Nippon Steel Corporation at the Port of Oita and major Brazilian
ports by putting a very large vessel in service on the shuttle run will
make it possible to achieve efficient transportation. The vessel is of
the so-called "Unimax Ore", the revolutionary 300,000 dwt type ore carrier
that has the versatility to enter major iron ore loading ports in Western
Australia, while focusing on very deep water ports in Brazil, one of the
largest places of iron ore exporting. |
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| The most advanced technology had been applied to construction of the vessel,
in order to ensure that she would satisfy our customers’ needs. For example,
each cargo hold is equipped with the world’s largest single panel hatch
cover so as to enable efficient cargo handling. She is also equipped with
energy saving devices developed by Universal Shipbuilding Corporation,
thus enabling dramatically improved propulsive performance and fuel consumption.
The vessel, constructed to fly the Japanese flag and christened "Toyokuni"
- a real Japanese name associated with Oita -, is expected to play a part
in the initiative to improve the education and training system for Japanese
seafarers, thereby contributing to further development of the Japanese
shipping industry. |
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| The vessel is the largest ore carrier ever devoted by "K" Line to Nippon
Steel Corporation. "K" Line has also been awarded several long-term contracts
by Nippon Steel Corporation for shipment of cargo by dry bulkers of 200,000-dwt,
180,000-dwt and 100,000-dwt classes. With a large number of vessels from
various types with various sizes from very large to small -, "K" Line
offers its Japanese and international customers a unique range of transport
services. "K" Line will remain committed to flexibly and actively responding
diversifying needs for shipments of ore and other iron-bearing raw materials. |
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| Vessel Particulars |
| LOA |
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327.00 m |
| Width |
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55.00 m |
| Depth |
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29.25 m |
| Draft |
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21.40 m |
| Deadweight Tonnage |
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297,584 tons |
| Gross Tonnage |
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150,834 tons |
| Main Engine |
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MAN-B&W 6S80MC-C |
| Speed |
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14.3 knots |
| Class |
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NK |
| Flag |
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Japan |
| Builder |
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Universal Shipbuilding Corporation Ariake Shipyard |
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| For further information, please contact: |
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| Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K" Line): |
| Kenji Sakamoto |
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General Manager, Coal & Iron Ore Carrier Group |
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Tel:81-3-3595-5381 |
| Michitomo Iwashita |
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Manager, Coal & Iron Ore Team No.1 of Coal & Iron Ore Carrier Group |
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Tel:81-3-3595-5406 |
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