Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha,Ltd (“K” LINE) has actually made a decision to obtain 8 7,000 systems course cars and truck service providers sustained by LNG (dissolved gas) by FY2023 to FY2025, following our initial LNG-fueled vessel, “CENTURY HIGHWAY GREEN” which was supplied on March 12, 2021.

“K” Line has actually made an arrangement to get the brand-new next-generation of eco-friendly cars and truck service providers from Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd., Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co., Ltd., and also China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Nanjing) Co., Ltd, 2 vessels in each of 3 shipyards.

Next- generation of eco-friendly vessels are anticipated to decrease discharges of co2 (CARBON DIOXIDE), which is a greenhouse gas (GHG), by 25% to 30%, discharges of sulfur oxides (SOx), which create air contamination, by practically 100%, and also discharges of nitrogen oxides (NOx) by 80% to 90% with using LNG gas and also EGR （Exhaust Gas Recirculation), contrasted to standard vessels utilizing hefty gas oil.

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In “K” LINE Environmental Vision 2050 (Note1), we have actually established the 2030 acting target of enhancing CARBON DIOXIDE discharge performance by 50% over 2008, exceeding the IMO target of 40% enhancement. We are intending to replace LNG gas and also various other brand-new gas for standard hefty gas oil to attain the targets stated.

In conformity with “K” LINE Environmental Vision 2050, we will flexibly and also proactively pay attention to consumer needs consisting of ecological concerns and also locate the very best service to add to the lasting advancement of culture.

Reference: kline.co.jp