Incident involving Bulk Carrier DEVON BAY on 22 January 2026
“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.
KLPL Carried Out Emergency Response Drill – 2025

“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 and SMF Sign MOU to Reinforce Strategic Partnership to Support Maritime Talent Development
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
Announcing Implementation of Revised Charter of Conduct
We are proud to announce the official implementation of the revised Charter of Conduct, effective August 2025. This updated charter reflects our unwavering commitment to ethical business practices, human rights, environmental stewardship, and sustainable innovation across all facets of our operations.
Office closure after noon of 1 AUG.
Dear customers, service providers and stakeholders,
Please be informed that our office will be closed on
12 noon @ 1 AUGUST 2025
For our company anniversary. We will be resuming office operations on 4th AUGUST 2025 as per usual.
Thank you for your understanding.
KLPL has been awarded Company of Good – 1 Heart
We’re thrilled to announce that “K” LINE PTE LTD has been awarded the prestigious 1 Heart, Company of Good recognition! This honor is a testament to our unwavering commitment to making a positive impact on society.
KLPL Carried Out Emergency Response Drill
“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 December 10, 2024, assuming a maritime accident involving an oil tanker operated by K Marine Ship Management Pte. Ltd. (KMSM).
We have achieved ATO accreditation!
“K” LINE PTE LTD is now accredited as an ATO under the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification (SCAQ) framework and is authorised for the next three years.
“K” LINE progress in implementing the medium-term management plan and the financial results for fiscal 2023
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) has posted to its official website a video that explains progress in the implementation of the medium-term management plan and the financial results for fiscal 2023. The video is also posted on “K” Line With, a video communication site for “K” LINE Group’s employees.
Memorandum of Understanding Regarding the Joint Development of Ammonia-Fueled Bulk Carriers Signed
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE), announced today that, together with ITOCHU Corporation(“ITOCHU”), Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd., MAN Energy Solutions (MAN), Mitsui E&S Co., Ltd., and NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding joint development efforts for the commercialization of ammonia-fueled ships.