Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Tokyo announces the delivery of “CORONA ACE,” an 88,000 DWT-type special coal carrier at Marugame Shipyard of Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Japan on May 29, 2014, the company said in its press release.
CORONA ACE is same type as“K” Line’s specialized fleet for transport of thermal coal known as the “Corona-series”. The Corona-series 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 now consists of 17 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 88,994MT
Beam 38.00M Gross Tons 49,762T
Depth 19.90M Net Tons 28,540T
Full Draft 13.904M Hold/Hatch 5/5