K Line Launches Coal Carrier for Electric Power Development Co.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha – “K” Line – has launched an 88,000 DWT coal carrier, the JP GUNJO, at the Marugame Shipyard of Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. on June 29th.

JP GUNJO is the same type of ship as “K” Lines original Corona series fleet for transporting thermal coal. The ship will carry thermal coal to the seven thermal electric power stations in Japan.