The Japanese shipowner has opted for Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co for the latest orders which will be delivered in 2017.

In September and December last year, K Line ordered eight 7,500-unit capacity vessels for delivery from 2015 to 2016.

Those orders were split between domestic shipbuilders Japan Marine United Corporation and Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co.

“By adding these two new additional ships, our new next generation car carrier with better stability and increased fuel efficiency will expand to a total of ten,” K Line confirmed.

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