October 2, 2013
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.
Delivery of ‘Corona’ Series Coal Carrier “CORONA ROYAL”
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Tokyo, (hereafter called “K”Line) is proud to announce the delivery of “CORONA ROYAL”, an 88,000 DWT-type special coal carrier at Marugame Shipyard of Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Japan on October 2nd, 2013.
CORONA ROYAL 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.
With this new latest deployment, the Corona-series has consisted of 16 carriers.“K” Line takes pride that its Corona-series has been so favorably evaluated for always ensuring customers steady and reliable thermal coal transport service with maximum safety.
Vessel’s Specifications
LOA 229.98M Deadweight Tons 88,887MT
Beam 38.00M Gross Tons 49,762T
Depth 19.90M Net Tons 28,540T
Full Draft 13.904M Hold / Hatch 5 / 5