Japan’s Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) is being linked to a tanker newbuilding order at Sino Japanese shipyard Nantong Cosco KHI Ship Engineering Co (Nacks). The Japanese shipping giant is listed as having two VLCCs booked at the Nantong-based yard for delivery in 2017 and 2018.

K Line is believed to have ordered the pair as part of its fleet renewal programme.