Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) announced that, jointly with Malaysia-based MISC Berhad (MISC), it has secured a time charter contract for a newly built 12,000 m3 liquefied CO2 carrier (the Contract) from Northern Lights JV DA (Northern Lights). This vessel will be constructed by Dalian Shipbuilding Offshore Co., Ltd.
The Contract follows the time charter contract signed on January 29, 2026 for a 12,000 m3 liquefied CO2 carrier. The two newly built vessels will be engaged in cross-border CO2 transportation within Europe.
“K” LINE has been engaged the management of the operation of three 7,500 m3 liquefied CO2 carriers for Northern Lights. Under its partnership with MISC developed through their collaboration in the LNG carrier business, “K” LINE will continue to reinforce its close relationship with Northern Lights and contribute to the expansion of the business of Northern Lights and the progress of decarbonization in Europe.