Kasif Kalkavan—Turkey's first LNG-powered container ship
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23.07.2026
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Turkey’s first domestically built LNG-fueled containership, which is also the largest ever built in Turkey, entered service last week. It is operating for a family-owned company, Turkon Line.
 
The new ship, named Ka?if Kalkavan, is the first of two vessels the company is building and marks a significant milestone in its long-term growth strategy. With a capacity of 4,400 TEU, including 600 reefer slots, the company points out that the two new vessels will increase its capacity by 50 percent. They measure approximately 200 meters (656 feet) with a service speed of 18 knots.
 
The ships are using advanced technologies, including being designed to be capable of using five different fuels. The ship is also equipped with selective catalytic reduction and scrubber systems to manage nitrogen oxide and sulfur emissions.
 
The first ship, Ka?if Kalkavan, departed on its maiden voyage on July 17 and is making its first port calls in Turkey.
Ship makes calls in Turkey and Europe as well as the Red Sea region and India. They note it will also connect to the company’s routes to the East Coast of the United States.
 
Source: maritime-executive
 
 
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