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NEWS 338 : OCTOBER 2025

BORN TO NAVIGATE THE FUTURE

GENBU, an Autonomouse-Ready Container Vessel, Joins Japan's Coastal Fleet

On October 14, 2025, Kyokuyo Shipyard proudly completed and delivered GENBU, a next-generation 696 TEU coastal container ship.

Named after 'Genbu', the Black Tortoise of the Four Symbols in Chinese mythology and the guardian of water, GENBU was delivered amid heavy rain and strong winds that swept in suddenly after days of calm autumn weather -- almost as if Genbu himself were blessing the occasion.

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A PERFECT DAY NOT TO WIN

KYOKUYO BLUE STARS Row into the 11th Shimonoseki Cutter Race

NEWS 337 : OCTOBER 2025

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RAINS COULDN'T STOP HER!

Delivery of 1,096 TEU Container Vessel ERASMUS EFFORT

NEWS 336 : AUGUST 2025

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SOUMEI, OUR HIGH-EFFICIENCY RORO VESSEL, DELIVERED

Smarter Cargo Handling with Roll Trailers and Large Elevators

NEWS 335 : JUNE 2025

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SETTING A NEW STANDARD IN SUSTAINABLE SHIP DESIGN

Kangei Maru Awarded the Ship of the Year 2024 (Fishing and Research Vessel Category)

NEWS 334 : JUNE 2025

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