Propulsion

K Line choses Seawing for coal carrier

2023-03-23T12:33:00

The newly installed Seawing is expected to reduce CO2 emissions from the ship by at least 20%, helping K Line achieve its greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.

Source: K Line

A J-Power coal carrier will be equipped with an innovative automated kite system to harness the power of the wind

K Line and the Electric Power Development Co. (J-Power) have chosen Seawing, an automated kite system using wind power, for installation on board a J-Power special coal carrier.

Completed on 11 September 11, the 88,000 dwt Corona Citrus is also equipped with a ballast water treatment system and SOx scrubber.

 

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