Bulk Carrier Donau K Delivered

Aug. 20, 2012

Bulk Carrier Donau K Delivered

Tokyo, August 16, 2012 — Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. today delivered the Donau K bulk carrier to KWA 1692 Shipping S.A at its Sakaide Works. The vessel (Kawasaki hull no. 1692) is the 19th state-of-the-art bulk carrier with a capacity of 58,000 DWT to be developed by Kawasaki.



Features of the Donau K


1. The vessel has a flush deck with a forecastle and five holds that are designed for optimum transport of grains, coals, ores and steel products. Four 30-ton deck cranes are installed along the center in between hatch covers to enable cargo loading and unloading in ports that lack cargo handling facilities.
2. The vessel employs the latest in technology to achieve maximum fuel economy, including an energy-saving main diesel engine, highly efficient propellers, the Kawasaki rudder bulb system with fins (RBS-F), as well as a bow designed to reduce wave resistance, which all contribute to the vessel’s enhanced propulsion performance.
3. The main engine and generator engine comply with Tier II NOx emission standards set by the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships.