K Line delivers new LPG carrier Genesis River for Gyxis Corporation

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has announced the delivery of VLGC Genesis River for Gyxis Corporation at Sakaide Shipyard of Kawasaki Heavy Industries. Genesis River commences her service to Gyxis under a time charter contract concluded in 2015, the year Gyxis was founded. 

On this November 2, she was given her name Genesis River by Gyxis’ President and Representative Director Mr. Takayuki Doi. This vessel becomes the second LPG carrier in the companies fleet which is employed by Gyxis, and the company is hopeful of her contribution to the evergrowing global seaborne LPG trading through her service to Gyxis.

To meet customer’s requirements and satisfaction, the vessel is designed for improved propulsion performance and lower fuel consumption, and environmentally-friendly equipment such as ballast water management system is installed to protect marine ecosystem from unwanted environmental effect.

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3rd December 2018