日本海事新聞ニュース Japan Maritime Daily Jul 04, 2025 (Fri)

“K”Line begins operation of liquefied CO2 carrier in Norway

Mr. Yajima

　“K”Line has begun operating a liquefied CO2 carrier (LCO2 carrier) for Norway’s “Longship Project,“ ・・・ 続きはログインして下さいnext 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