Delivery of 'Corona' series coal carrier "CORONA ROYAL"

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Tokyo, ("K" Line) recently announced the delivery of the "CORONA ROYAL", an 88,000 dwt-type special coal carrier at Marugame Shipyard of Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Japan on October 2nd, 2013.

CORONA ROYAL is the same type as "K" Line`s specialized fleet, known as the "Corona-series", for the transport of thermal coal. 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 consists of 16 carriers.  < Korea Shipping Gazette >