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Katsuhiko Ochi 2026

NEWS 342 : FROM STEADY HANDS TO NEW HORIZONS

New Year’s Message from the President – 2026
Category: shipbuilding | corporate
Dear colleagues, partners and readers,

Happy New Year.

As we welcome the start of 2026, I would like to extend my sincere greetings and take this opportunity to share a few thoughts and aspirations for the year ahead.

Tags: message, greetings, katsuhiko ochi, president, management

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NEWS 341 : A CLEAR SKY FOR ERASMUS FUTURE

Fourth 'Japanmax' Feeder Delivered to Erasmus Group in 2025
Category: shipbuilding
On November 28, 2025, Kyokuyo Shipyard Corporation successfully completed and delivered the 1,096 TEU container vessel ERASMUS FUTURE to Erasmus Shipinvest Group.

Tags: container carrier, ceremony, greece, japan

NEWS 340 : TEAM KYOKUYO GOES ONSHORE!

Three of Our Finest Tackle the 2025 Kaikyō Marathon in Shimonoseki
Category: people | local
On Sunday, November 2, the city of Shimonoseki hosted its biggest annual sporting event — the 18th Kaikyō Marathon, held every year on the first Sunday of November. This year’s race welcomed around 9,200 runners from across Japan and abroad, all taking on the full marathon course.

Tags: sport activity, athletics, marathon, competition

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NEWS 339 : NO ONE SAW 'THAT' COMING!

A Surprising Finish to the 62nd KYOKUYO Open Golf Tournament
Category: people | local
On October 24, 2025, under a crisp early autumn sky, the 62nd KYOKUYO Open Golf Tournament teed off once again -- and what a day it was.

Tags: sport activity, golf, kyokuyo open, competition, katsuhiko ochi

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NEWS 338 : BORN TO NAVIGATE THE FUTURE

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

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

Tags: container carrier, ceremony, coastal, japan, autonomous navigation

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NEWS 337 : A PERFECT DAY NOT TO WIN

KYOKUYO BLUE STARS Row into the 11th Shimonoseki Cutter Race
Category: people | local
The Shimonoseki Cutter Race, traditionally held in the sweltering heat of July, was moved to October this year − likely in response to growing awareness and regulation around heatstroke prevention in the workplace. With milder weather and clearer skies, the 11th edition of the event offered great racing conditions for all participating teams.

Tags: sport activity, boat, blue stars, competition

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NEWS 336 : RAINS COULDN'T STOP HER!

Delivery of 1,096 TEU Container Vessel ERASMUS EFFORT
Category: shipbuilding
On July 18, 2025, Kyokuyo Shipyard proudly completed and delivered the 1,096 TEU container vessel ERASMUS EFFORT to Erasmus Group.

Tags: container carrier, ceremony, greece, japan

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NEWS 335 : SOUMEI, OUR HIGH-EFFICIENCY RORO VESSEL, DELIVERED

Smarter Cargo Handling with Roll Trailers and Large Elevators
Category: shipbuilding

On May 30, 2025, we delivered Hull No. S.580, SOUMEI, to Daisen Logistics Co., Ltd. The vessel entered service on June 28, operated by Nippon Steel Logistics Co., Ltd. on the Kitakyushu–Sakai route.

Tags: ceremony, roro, japan, coastal

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NEWS 334 : SETTING A NEW STANDARD IN SUSTAINABLE SHIP DESIGN

Kangei Maru Awarded the Ship of the Year 2024 (Fishing and Research Vessel Category)
Category: shipbuilding
On May 16, 2025, the presentation and selection meeting for the Ship of the Year 2024 was held, and Kangei Maru, a purpose-built processing and research vessel completed in March 2024, was selected as the winner of the Fishing and Research Vessel Category Prize.

Tags: ship of the year, reefer, custom design, electric propulsion, roro

NEWS 333 : WHERE EFFICIENCY MEETS RESPONSIBILITY

Naming and Delivery Ceremony for 7,500m³ LPG Carriers "GAS HOPE" & "GAS INFINITY"
Category: shipbuilding
On March 7 and April 30, we proudly delivered two 7,500m³ LPG carriers: GAS HOPE (Hull No. S.576) and GAS INFINITY (Hull No. S.577).

Tags: gas carrier, ceremony, japan

Our New Leaders - Kyokuyo Shipyard

NEWS 332 : WE’VE ESTABLISHED A NEW PRODUCTION HEADQUARTERS

Organizational Restructuring and Messages from Our New Leaders
Category: corporate | shipbuilding | people
We’re pleased to announce that, as of April 1, 2025, we have implemented a new organizational structure for our manufacturing operations.

Tags: director, yukinari konishi, management, staffs introduction, construction

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NEWS 331 : SETTING SAIL FOR A GREENER FUTURE

Japan Selects Kyokuyo's Project for Zero-Emission Shipbuilding
Category: shipbuilding | corporate

On January 9, Kyokuyo Shipyard Corporation was selected for the Japanese government's "Project to Promote the Construction of Zero-Emission Ships."

Tags: environment, facility, container carrier, government service, management

Katsuhiko Ochi 2025

NEWS 330 : FROM BLUEPRINTS TO MILESTONES

New Year's Greetings for 2025
Category: shipbuilding | corporate
Happy New Year to everyone!

As we welcome 2025, I would like to extend my heartfelt wishes for a year filled with health, success, and meaningful achievements.

Tags: message, greetings, president, katsuhiko ochi, management

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NEWS 329 : SAILING TOWARDS CARBON NEUTRALITY

Kyokuyo Unveils Game-Changing Deep-Cooled Ammonia Carrier
Category: shipbuilding | corporate

Kyokuyo Shipyard Corporation, in collaboration with Uyeno Transtech Ltd. and Izumi Steel Works, Ltd. , has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from ClassNK for the design of a deep-cooled ammonia carrier equipped with two 6,000m3 semi-refrigerated tanks, with a total capacity of 12,000m3.

Tags: ammonia carrier, gas carrier, coastal, environment, new design

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NEWS 328 : OCEAN-CLASS STRENGTH, COASTAL PRECISION

Introducing KAKO, 1,000TEU Container Carrier
Category: shipbuilding

We are proud to announce the delivery of the new 1,000 TEU container carrier, S-578 "Kako," to Imoto Lines Ltd. on November 29, 2024.

Tags: container carrier, ceremony, coastal, japan

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NEWS 327 : DRIVING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AT SEA

Kyokuyo Invests in Eight Knot Inc., a Startup Specializing in Autonomous Navigation
Category: corporate
Kyokuyo Shipyard Corporation has invested in Eight Knot Inc. (https://8kt.jp/), a start-up company conducting research and development of autonomous navigation technology for small vessels. The company's mission is to "drive digital transformation and automation in the maritime sector, providing innovative solutions to address pressing societal issues."

Tags: management, business partnership, investment, autonomous navigation, eight knot

NEWS 326 : THE FINAL RUNNER CROSSED THE FINISH LINE!

Naming & Delivery of S575, 1,096TEU Container Carrier A KAKOGAWA
Category: shipbuilding
The naming and delivery ceremony for S575, a 1,096 TEU container carrier, took place on September 19. This vessel is the last in a series of eight vessels that have been built over the past two years. She is our final relay race runner who reaches the finish line.

Tags: container carrier, ceremony

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NEWS 325 : LET'S GO HAND IN HAND

Kyokuyo Is Registered for the Government's "Partnership Building Declaration"
Category: corporate
The "Partnership Building Declaration" is a government-backed initiative in Japan that is driving better collaboration and mutual growth among business enterprises in the country. Companies are joining this initiative to create sustainable relationships that allow both larger and smaller businesses to grow together, and they are doing so with the clear understanding that this will contribute to a more robust and equitable Japanese economy.

Tags: management, business partnership, government service, trade practice

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NEWS 324 : WE WON! FIRST WIN & SINGLE-DIGIT RANKING

KYOKUYO BLUESTARS in the 2024 Shimonoseki Cutter Race
Category: people | local
After a three-year hiatus due to the unfortunate circumstances of the pandemic, the much-anticipated Shimonoseki Cutter Race was finally resumed last year on a reduced scale. This year, the event returned to its original form and welcomed many teams from all over the country, including teams from Shimonoseki and beyond!

Tags: sport activity, boat, blue stars, competition

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NEWS 323 : WORK AND LIVE BETTER IN A SHIPYARD

Kyokuyo Raises Salaries (Significantly)
Category: corporate | people

In the spring of this year, Kyokuyo Shipyard implemented a significant increase and expansion of "childcare support," including congratulatory gifts for births and enrollment in elementary and junior high schools.

Tags: family, working rule, lifestyle, welfare, wage and salary

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