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Japan’s K Line on track with LNG fleet growth plans

By LNG Prime Staff
Japan's K Line on track with LNG fleet growth plans
LNG carrier Enshu Maru (Image: K Line)

According to K Line’s latest financial report, the firm had 46 LNG carriers in its fleet as of the end of September this year. This includes 44 owned or co-owned vessels and two chartered ships. In addition, K Line had 20 LNG carriers on order as of the end of September. Six of these vessels are expected…

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