February 25, 2014
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Tokyo, (hereafter called "K" Line) is proud to announce the delivery of "CORONA SPLENDOR", an 88,000 DWT-type special coal carrier at Marugame Shipyard of Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Japan on February 25th, 2014.
CORONA SPLENDOR is same type as "K" Line's specialized fleet for transport of thermal coal known as the "Corona-series". The Corona-series, which "K" Line originated and continues to develop, 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.
With this new latest deployment, the Corona-series has consisted of 17 carriers. "K" Line takes pride that its Corona-series has been so favorably evaluated for always ensuring customers steady and reliable thermal coal transport service with maximum safety.
| Vessel's Specifications | |||
| LOA | 229.98M | Deadweight Tons | 89,006MT |
| Beam | 38.00M | Gross Tons | 49,720T |
| Depth | 19.90M | Net Tons | 28,533T |
| Full Draft | 13.904M | Hold/Hatch | 5/5 |