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Delivery of "Corona" Series Coal Carrier "CORONA MAJESTY"

May 24, 2007 - Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Tokyo, (hereafter called "K" Line) is proud to announce the delivery of "Corona Majesty," a new 88,000 DWT-type coal carrier at Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Japan on 24 May 2007.

The name "Corona Majesty," derives from "Corona" which is the symbol of "K" Line's specialized fleet for transport of thermal coal known as the Corona-series, and from "Majesty" which signifies the dignity and highly-reputable status established by the Corona-series in the field of thermal coal transportation.

Vessel's Specifications
Loa : 229.93M Deadweight Tons : 88,159MT
Beam : 38.00M Hold/Hatch : 5/5
Depth : 19.90M    
 

The Post - Panamax “Corona-series”, which "K" Line originated and continues to develop, consists of epoch-making coal carriers equipped with wide beam and shallow draft, making it the most suitable to transport thermal coal. With this new latest deployment, the Corona-series now consists of 11carriers, and with 4 more newbuildings currently on order in response to the demand for this type of thermal coal-carrying vessel, our fleet will be comprised of 15 carriers in this series by 2009.

"K" Line takes pride that its Corona-series has been so favorably evaluated for always ensuring customers steady and reliable thermal coal transport service with maximum safety.