Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE), Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen, Ltd. (“K” LINE KINKAI), and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (KHI) have agreed to carry out the research and development of the “Safe Berthing/Unberthing Assist System” to enhance safety and efficiency of vessel maneuvering, berthing/unberthing, and mooring operations in ports.
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“K” Line Pte Ltd (‘KLPL’) confirms that its vessel, DEVON BAY (IMO: 9622849) is the subject of an ongoing search and rescue operation after a distress call was issued from the vessel on the night of 22 January 2026, during the vessel’s passage to Yangjiang, China.
“K” Line Pte. Ltd. (KLPL), a Singapore-based subsidiary that is wholly owned by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE), carried out “the Emergency Response Drill” on November 26, 2025, simulating a major fire drill was conducted involving M/V EUROPA BAY, a bulk carrier which is owned and operated by KLPL and managed by “K” Line RoRo Bulk Ship Management Co., Ltd. (KRBS)
KLPL to sponsor two scholarships per year from 2025 to 2027 and support internship; SMF to spearhead the marketing and outreach to the tertiary talent pool
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) has entered into a joint research and development agreement with NIPPON HAKUYO electronics, ltd. ※1) and OPT Gate Co., LTD. (※2) for the development of a new fire detection system for vessels, using optical technology.
