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The Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K LINE) has announced that the pure car carrier Drive Green Highway, managed by its subsidiary K Line RoRo Bulk Ship Management Co., Ltd., has been awarded the 2025 Best Quality Ship Award. This honor was bestowed by the Japan Federation of Pilots’ Associations (JFPA).
The Best Quality Ship Awards were established in 2003 to raise awareness of safe navigation as well as the protection of ports and the marine environment. The JFPA evaluates ships from the perspective of pilots, taking into account various aspects such as onboard conditions, navigation equipment, discipline on board, and the safety awareness of the crew.
As part of a comprehensive assessment, approximately 24,000 ships that had utilized pilot services in Japan were analyzed in September and October 2025. From this selection, ten ships, including the Drive Green Highway, were recognized. The award ceremony took place on June 25, 2026, in Tokyo, where JFPA President Capt. Yukinori Takao (r.) presented certificates and plaques to Hiroshige Tanioka, President & CEO of K Line RoRo Bulk Ship Management Co., Ltd.
The pure car carrier Drive Green Highway has a length of 199.99 m, a width of 37.5 m, and a gross tonnage of 76,371. It can transport up to 7,500 cars.
