K Line and QatarEnergy to build four LNG vessels

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K Line and QatarEnergy to build four LNG vessels

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has announced four long-term time charter contracts through joint venture companies with QatarEnergy. The joint venture companies have concurrently executed shipbuilding contracts for 174,000m3 LNG carriers with Hanwha Ocean. The new-build vessels will be equipped with X-DF2.2 iCER, VCR and other energy-saving devices which will contribute to the reduction of…

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has announced four long-term time charter contracts through joint venture companies with QatarEnergy. The joint venture companies have concurrently executed shipbuilding contracts for 174,000m3 LNG carriers with Hanwha Ocean.

The new-build vessels will be equipped with X-DF2.2 iCER, VCR and other energy-saving devices which will contribute to the reduction of GHG emissions and reduce fuel consumption.

Additionally, the new-build vessels will obtain OCCS-Ready notation from the classification society by conducting an evaluation for future installation of the OCCS, in anticipation of further GHG reduction, the companies say.

K Line and QatarEnergy have had a long-term relationship through several existing projects. The four new long-term time charter contracts will further strengthen their business relationship, the partners state.

In related news, K Line Wind Service was recently granted approval in principle by ClassNK for the design concept of a multi-functional floating offshore windfarm support vessel (MFSV). Click here to read the full story.

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