Japanese Shipping Company K Line Welcomes New LNG-Fueled Car Carrier

Japanese shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has taken delivery of its new LNG-fueled 7,000 CEU car carrier Triton Highway.

The 199.9-meter-long newbuild was constructed by Imabari Shipbuilding and delivered on April 10.

Running on LNG fuel, the car carrier is expected to reduce CO2 and greenhouse gas emissions by 25% to 30% and SOx emissions by almost 100%. It is also expected to cut NOx emissions by 80% to 90% by using exhaust gas recirculation.

In addition, Triton Highway has acquired a notation from classification society ClassNK for additional fire safety measures during marine transportation of electric vehicles (EV) like its sister vessel Poseidon Highway and five other car carriers.

Continued Environmental Commitment

K Line has been making strides in eco-friendly shipping practices. In March 2021, the company welcomed its first LNG-powered car carrier, Century Highway Green, built by Tadotsu Shipyard Co., part of the Imabari Shipbuilding Group.

Following the success of Century Highway Green, K Line ordered eight more LNG-fueled car carriers from Nihon Shipyard, Shin Kurushima Dockyard, and China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in the same year.

About a month ago, K Line added a 6,900 CEU LNG-powered pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) to its fleet, constructed by compatriot Shin Kurushima Toyohashi Shipbuilding.

With these new additions, K Line continues to demonstrate its commitment to reducing emissions and promoting sustainable shipping practices in the maritime industry.