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Spurred by the increasing demand for raw materials by emerging economies such as China and India, “K” Line has recognized the growing shipping requirement in the dry bulk sector. Developing on the wealth of experience amassed by of our parent company as an owner-operator, the commencement of the dry bulk division in Singapore in 2002 positions “K” Line at the exciting forefront of growth in Asia. Equipped with a modern dry bulk fleet and a passionate team managing the technical and commercial function, “K” Line is ever ready to service the needs of our customers and forge new partnerships in the shipping community.
“K” Line’s dry bulk fleet spans various ship size categories, from Capesize to the Supramaxes. This allows us the flexibility to tailor our shipping service to different capacity and cargo-handling requirements. As of 1 April 2020, we own 6 Singapore-flagged Panamax and 4 Singapore-flagged Supramax bulkers. Including period chartered-in tonnage, we operate in total 1 Capesize, 10 Panamax and 5 Supramax bulkers.
With the expertise of shipping a diverse portfolio of commodities, we have established several expansive COAs with leading industry partners over the years. Cargo we have transported include:
DWT | 60,893 |
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GRT | 33,990 |
Build | 2013 |
Flag | Singapore |
Type | Supramax Bulker |
VESSEL NAME | D/W(K/T) | G/TON | FLAG | TYPE | BUILT |
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SHINNING BLISS | 81,996 | 43,007 | Singapore | Panamax Size Bulker | 2014 |
CAMELLIA BLISS | 81,896 | 43,006 | Singapore | Kamsarmax Size Bulker | 2015 |
CLOVER COLOSSUS | 55,867 | 31,545 | Singapore | Supramax Bulker | 2015 |
STENIA COLOSSUS | 58,731 | 33,096 | Singapore | Supramax Bulker | 2011 |
IPSEA COLOSSUS | 58,818 | 33,096 | Singapore | Supramax Bulker | 2011 |
ROYAL BLISS | 82,049 | 43,342 | Singapore | Panamax Size Bulker | 2017 |
SUNSHINE BLISS | 76,441 | 40,070 | Singapore | Panamax Size Bulker | 2010 |
ETERNAL BLISS | 82,071 | 43,024 | Singapore | Panamax Size Bulker | 2010 |
MARINA BLISS | 82,140 | 43,024 | Singapore | Panamax Size Bulker | 2013 |
IRIS BLISS | 82,198 | 43,814 | Singapore | Panamax Size Bulker | 2016 |
BELLINA COLOSSUS | 60,893 | 33,990 | Singapore | Supramax Bulker | 2013 |
ALBION BAY | 58,755 | 33,232 | Panama | Supramax Bulker | 2011 |
BRITAIN BAY | 58,709 | 33,126 | Panama | Supramax Bulker | 2012 |
CLIFTON BAY | 58,628 | 33,126 | Panama | Supramax Bulker | 2012 |
DEVON BAY | 56,095 | 31,756 | Panama | Supramax Bulker | 2013 |
EUROPA BAY | 58,606 | 33,126 | Panama | Supramax Bulker | 2013 |
FALMOUTH BAY | 58,616 | 33,126 | Panama | Supramax Bulker | 2014 |
Note: Information updated as of 2023.
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.
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.
We are pleased to announce that we have successfully commenced technical management of Singapore’s first LNG bunkering vessel “FUELNG BELLINA” owned by FueLNG Pte Ltd, a joint venture between Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M) and Shell Eastern Petroleum (Pte) Ltd.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) and Ship Data Center Co., Ltd. (ShipDC) have agreed to share operation data of all “K” LINE fleet equipped with “Kawasaki Integrated Maritime Solutions”*1 through IoS Open Platform (IoS-OP)*2, the ship IoT data sharing platform promoted by ShipDC.