NYK Line orders third LPG-ammonia carrier

Japanese shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries received an order from shipping company NYK Line to build an 86,700 cbm LPG-ammonia carrier that can run on LPG and VLSFO.

The vessel will have two separate storage tanks to carry LPG and ammonia.

Kawasaki says the vessel’s shaft generator will be able to convert kinetic energy from the main engine to electricity, which can provide an alternative to onboard diesel generators.

The shipbuilder aims to deliver the vessel to NYK Line by 2024. It will be NYK Line's third LPG-ammonia carrier.

Kawasaki has a total of six these vessels in its order book.