- “K” LINE receives its first LNGfueled car carrier, NEREUS HIGHWAY.
- LNG fuel reduces harmful emissions, aligning with the IMO regulations.
- The vessel supports “K” LINE’s Environmental Vision 2050 for achieving netzero GHG emissions.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) reports that it has received delivery of NEREUS HIGHWAY, a car carrier with a capacity of 7,000 vehicles. Built by China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd., this is the first LNGfueled vessel ordered by “K” LINE from a Chinese shipyard.
LNG Fuel and Emission Reductions
The vessel is powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), which offers significant environmental benefits. LNG can cut carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2530%, sulfur oxides (SOx) by nearly 100%, and nitrogen oxides (NOx) by approximately 75% compared to traditional heavy fuel oil.
These reductions make it compliant with IMO Tier III NOx regulations. The ship also features WinGD’s 7X62DF2.1 iCER engine, which lowers methane slip when using LNG fuel.
“K” LINE’s Environmental Vision 2050
Under its Environmental Vision 2050, “K” LINE aims to improve CO2 emissions efficiency by 50% by 2030, surpassing the IMO’s target of 40%. The company also aims to achieve netzero GHG emissions by 2050.
“We will continue to work on the introduction of new fuels which have a low environmental impact and take on the challenge of achieving the targets we have established,” states the company.
Vessel Details
The NEREUS HIGHWAY has the following specifications:
Main Measure:LOA 199.99 meters x Beam 38.00 meters x Depth 39.28 meters x Draft 9.00 meters
Gross Ton:75,698 T
Main Engine:WinGD 7X62DF-2.1
Speed:19.0 KTS
Class:DNV
Flag: Panama
Builder:CHINA MERCHANTS JINLING SHIPYARD (JIANGSU) CO., LTD.
As an action plan to reduce GHG, we are engaged in number of initiatives, for instance introducing zero-emission fuels such as ammonia and hydrogen fuels, and carbon-neutral fuels such as bio-LNG and synthetic fuels.
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Source: “K”Line
