VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

JFE STEEL SIGNS CHARTERS FOR 3 x JAPANESE BUILT DF NEWCASTLEMAXES

5 years ago

Japanese steelmaker JFE Steel Corporation has signed long-term charter agreements with NYK Line, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) for 3 x LNG-fuelled Newcastlemaxes. The vessels, which have been designed by Nihon Shipyard and will be built by Japan Marine United and Imabari Shipbuilding, are scheduled for delivery from the beginning of 2024.

Japanese steelmaker JFE Steel has agreed long term charters for 3 x LNG-fuelled Newcastlemaxes with NYK, MOL and K Line. The last vessel will feature the first installation of Airseas' Seawing solution upon a bulker. (credit: K Line)

Japanese steelmaker JFE Steel Corporation has signed long-term charter agreements with NYK Line, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) for 3 x LNG-fuelled Newcastlemaxes. The vessels, which have been designed by Nihon Shipyard and will be built by Japan Marine United and Imabari Shipbuilding, are scheduled for delivery from the beginning of 2024.