Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Tokyo, (“K” Line) has announced the delivery of VLGC “GENESIS RIVER” for GYXIS CORPORATION at Sakaide Shipyard of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. today.
“GENESIS RIVER” commences her service to GYXIS under a time charter contract concluded in 2015, the year GYXIS was founded. On this November 2, she was given her name "GENESIS RIVER" by GYXIS’ Mr. Doi.
"This vessel becomes the second LPG carrier in our fleet which is employed by GYXIS, and we are hopeful of her contribution to the ever-growing global seaborne LPG trading through her service to GYXIS," the Corporation said.
Vessel's Specifications:
LOA: 229.90 m; DWT: 54,149 MT
Beam: 37.20 m; GT: 46,794 MT
Depth: 21.00 m; Cargo Tank Capacity: 82,418 m3
Full Draft 11.20 m; Registry: Republic of Panama; Class ABS