Newbuilding LNG Vessel for Toho Gas Named TOHO EMERALD
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) is pleased to announce that the naming ceremony for a newbuilding LNG carrier was held at a Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. facility in South Korea on September 9, 2026. The newbuilding LNG carrier, owned through a joint venture*1 with Toho LNG Shipping Co., Ltd. (Toho LNG Shipping), a ...
On September 9, 2026, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., commonly known as K-Line, held a naming ceremony for a new LNG carrier at a Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. facility in South Korea. The vessel, a joint venture project with Toho LNG Shipping Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toho Gas Co., Ltd., was christened TOHO EMERALD.
The TOHO EMERALD is set to play a significant role in supporting the global energy supply chain through the transportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG), including services for Toho Gas. This state-of-the-art vessel, equipped with an ME-GA dual-fuel engine designed for LNG operation, is expected to achieve highly efficient operation, contributing to a reduction in environmental impact.
As outlined in K-Line's Medium-Term Management Plan published in May 2022, the LNG carrier business is identified as a key driver of the company's growth. Through long-term contracts, K-Line aims to stabilize earnings, meet the growing demand for energy, and advance its growth strategy while responding to diverse customer needs.
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