"K" LINE Secures Time Charter Contract of Newly Built Liquefied CO2 Carrier for Northern Lights

June 3, 2026

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K" LINE) is pleased to announce 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.

The "K" LINE Group is actively promoting various initiatives aimed at supporting our own decarbonization efforts and those of society in accordance with its long-term guidelines concerning the environment, "K" LINE Environmental Vision 2050.

"K" LINE will leverage the knowledge gained from the operation of liquefied CO2 carriers, an area in which it is a forerunner, in future business development with the aim of realizing a sustainable society and increasing its corporate value.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. press release