“K” Line announces the delivery of ‘Corona’ series coal carrier “CORONA ZENITH”

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Tokyo, (“K” Line) says it has taken delivery of “CORONA ZENITH,” an 88,000 DWT-type special coal carrier at Marugame Shipyard of Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Japan on 25 July 2019.

CORONA ZENITH 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.

CORONA ZENITH is equipped with latest energy saving and ecological technology such as WAD (Weather Adapted Duct) which promotes her propeller efficiency and ballast water management system which protect the marine ecosystem.

"With this new latest deployment, the Corona-series now consists of 22 carriers. “K” Line takes pride that its Corona-series has been so favorably evaluated for always providing customers steady and reliable thermal coal transport service with maximum safety. We will continue to ensure that our services fully meet the needs of our esteemed customers," the shipping company said in its press release.

Vessel’s Specifications:
LOA 229.98 M Deadweight Tons 88,810 MT
Beam 38.00 M Gross Tons 49,737 T
Depth 19.90 M Net Tons 28,505 T
Full Draft 13.904 M Hold/Hatch 5/5