Launching of "MAIZURU BENTEN" for The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. 24/05/2010 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Tokyo, (hereafter called "K" Line) is proud to announce the launching of "MAIZURU BENTEN", an 88,000 DWT-type special coal carrier at Marugame Shipyard of Imabari Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Japan on May 21, 2010. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Tokyo, (hereafter called "K" Line) is proud to announce the launching of "MAIZURU BENTEN", an 88,000 DWT-type special coal carrier at Marugame Shipyard of Imabari Shipbuilding Co.Ltd., Japan on May 21, 2010. MAIZURU BENTEN is same type as "K" Line's specialized fleet for transport of thermal coal known as the "Corona-series". This Corona-series that "K" Line originated and continues to develop consists of epoch-making coal carriers equipped with wide beam and shallow draft. These special features make them the most suitable type to enter ports of domestic Thermal Power Stations to discharge cargo. She will be principally involved in long-term service carrying thermal coal to The Kansai Electric Power Co. Inc.'s Maizuru Power Station. Vessel's Specifications: LOA 229.93 M Deadweight Tons 88,171 MT Beam 38.00 M Gross Tons 48,034 T Depth 19.90 M Net Tons 26,665 T Full Draft 13.819 M Hold/Hatch 5/5 For further information, please contact: Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K" Line): Kazuhiko Harigai, General Manager, Woodchip and Pulp Group Tel:81-3-3595-5502 Fax:81-3-3595-5512 Masayuki Shimada, Manager, Thermal Coal Team No.2 Thermal Coal, Woodchip and Pulp Group Tel:81-3-3595-5501 Fax:81-3-3595-5512 Click to go back to the News Index