K Line names ninth LNG carrier built for QatarEnergy

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (“K” Line) has announced the naming of a new 174,000 m³ LNG carrier being built for QatarEnergy.

The vessel, named HALWAN, was christened during a ceremony held on 14 July at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries’ shipyard in South Korea. The name is derived from a water source in Qatar.

HALWAN is the ninth of 12 LNG carriers being constructed by a joint venture for QatarEnergy and the second of three vessels that will be managed by the K Line Group. Once delivered, the vessel will be deployed in QatarEnergy’s global LNG transportation network.

The LNG carrier is equipped with X-DF 2.1 iCER engine technology and an Air Lubrication System, both designed to reduce fuel consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and overall environmental impact.

K Line said the LNG sector remains one of its key investment priorities under its Medium-Term Management Plan and reaffirmed its commitment to expanding long-term LNG transportation contracts in response to growing global energy demand.

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