| December 2, 2009 |
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| Launching of "CORONA OPTIMUM" for Joban Joint Power Co., Ltd |
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| Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Tokyo, (hereafter called "K" Line) is proud to announce the launching of "CORONA OPTIMUM," an 88,000 DWT-type special coal carrier at Marugame Shipyard of Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Japan on December 2nd, 2009. |
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| CORONA OPTIMUM 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 Joban Joint Power Co., Ltd's Nakoso Thermal Power Station. |
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| Vessel's Specifications |
| LOA |
229.93M |
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Deadweight Tons |
88,106MT |
| Beam |
38.00M |
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Gross Tons |
48,029T |
| Depth |
19.90M |
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Net Tons |
26,714T |
| Full Draft |
13.819M |
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Hold/Hatch |
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 |
Fax:81-3-3595-5512 |
| Yuji Asano |
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Manager, Thermal Coal Team No1 |
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Thermal Coal, Woodchip and Pulp Group |
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Tel:81-3-3595-5505 |
Fax:81-3-3595-5512 |
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