VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

K Line books first LPG-fuelled LPG/ammonia carrier with KHI

5 years ago

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line) has agreed a contract with Kawasaki Heavy Industries for a 86,700 m3 LPG/ammonia carrier newbuilding. The dual-fuel newbuilding will be powered by an engine capable of operating on either LPG or VLSFO, the ship owner confirmed.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries received its first two orders for LPG-fuelled LPG/ammonia carriers in Q3 2021. (credit: KHI)

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line) has agreed a contract with Kawasaki Heavy Industries for a 86,700 m3 LPG/ammonia carrier newbuilding. The dual-fuel newbuilding will be powered by an engine capable of operating on either LPG or VLSFO, the ship owner confirmed.