NEWS 127 : PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE FOR 2011
Dear customers and readers, I wish a happy new year to all of you!
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NEWS 125 : BACKBONE WAS NOT BUILT IN A DAY
Kyokuyo's Milestone Award 2010
In every October, we celebrate the employees who reach their 10th, 20th (and so on) anniversary on the job. This year we have 8 eligibles, including our 3 co-workers who have been working for Kyokuyo for 20 years, and 5 for 10 years. All of them belong to Production Department.
NEWS 123 : SECOND GEMSTONE WAS BORN
Naming & Delivery of 7,200m3 LPG Carrier SIVA PEARL
On September 29, 2010 was born another 7,200m3 LPG Carrier. The weather was still hot but breezy and reasonably comfortable, compared to this summer's violent heat from which we still suffered one month ago, when we delivered her sister "SIVA CORAL".
NEWS 122 : ECOSHIP LAUNCHED WITHOUT WIND RESISTANCE
Launching of The World's First SSS-bowed PCC
September 11, 2010 is the day when everyone at Kyokuyo delightfully witnessed launching of the most original and sexiest newbuilding ship in its 68 years of history: S-493, "eco-friendly" car carrier with a futuristic "SSS bow", or Semi-Spherical Shaped bow, which we featured in News112.
NEWS 121 : A FRESH GAS CARRIER IN A HOT SUMMER
Naming & Delivery of 7,200m3 LPG Carrier SIVA CORAL
On August 26, 2010, we delivered a 7,200m2 type LPG Carrier code-named S496. She is the first liquefied gas carrier we have built since 2002.
NEWS 120 : FRESHMEN MADE A FRESH START
Young Technicians Now Assigned after OJT
Like last year, Kyokuyo's fresh technicians got their assignent on August 1. They are 4 this year, and all male.
NEWS 119 : CONSTANZA SET OUT ON HER MAIDEN VOYAGE
Naming & Delivery Ceremonies for 16,000m2 Car Carrier VIKING CONSTANZA
On June 30, 2010 took place the naming and delivery ceremony of S-488, 16,000m2 type car carrier, ordered by Sumitomo Corporation for Gram Car Carriers AS of Norway. She is the last of 4 sister vessels, which have given us an clear boost of self confidence for the future.
NEWS 118 : HAPPY 77TH BIRTHDAY!
Surprise Party for Mr. Wakamatsu - Kyokuyo's ex-Plant Director
On May 21, a surprise party was held to celebrate 77th birthday of Mr. Nobiyoshi Wakamatsu, beloved "superman" who still energetically works for Kyokuyo as technical adviser. The 77th birthday, or "Kiju", is a Japanese rite of passage which should be specially cerebrated.
NEWS 116 : KYOKUYO INVESTS IN NEW 3D HULL DESIGN SYSTEM
Kyokuyo to Introduce AVEVA Marine 3D Design System
Kyokuyo Shipyard Corporation has recently entered into a contract with AVEVA K.K. for introduction of its "AVEVA Marine", highly acclaimed 3D ship design system.
NEWS 115 : "CITY OF OSLO" BORN AT CITY OF SHIMONOSEKI
Naming & Delivery Ceremonies for 16,000m2 Car Carrier CITY OF OSLO
On the last day of the previous fiscal year, March 31, 2010, took place the naming and delivery ceremonies for S487, our 3rd 16,000m2 type Pure Car Carrier ordered by Sumitomo Corporation for Norway's Gram Car Carriers AS.
NEWS 112 : KYOKUYO UNVEILED ECO-FRIENDLY SHIP DESIGN
Pure Car Carrier with Semi-Spherical Shaped (SSS) Bow
As reported in a fairly big article by January 27's Nikkei, Japanese leading economic newspaper, Kyokuyo Shipyard Corporation will start building a new series of 2,000 units type pure car carriers with an innovative hull design which significantly reduces wind resistance.
NEWS 111 : COLD OUTSIDE, HOT INSIDE
Naming & Delivery Ceremonies for S486 "HÖEGH CARIBIA
The first big event of 2010 at Kyokuyo was the naming and delivery ceremonies for S486 held on January 7. She is the second of 4 pure car carrier sisters of 16,000m2 that we are building by the order of Sumitomo Corporation for account of Gram Car Carriers AS of Norway.
NEWS 110 : NEW ADULTS BORN IN NEW ERA
If you are a loyal reader of this site, you probably know the second Monday of January is Japanese coming-of-age day and we present a gift to the young employees of 20 years old on this occasion.
NEWS 109 : NEW YEAR'S GREETINGS
A happy new year to all of you !
On this first day of the year, let me talk a little bit about Kyokuyo's 2010.
NEWS 108 : NEW 120T CRANE TO LIFT EFFICIENCY
Kyokuyo Introduced a New Jib Crane
In December 2009, Kyokuyo introduced a new jib crane of 120-ton capacity. It is the biggest investment in our plant in 4 years.
NEWS 105 : CEREBRATED BIRTH OF THE NEW-GENERATION CAR CARRIER
Naming & Delivery of m.v. VIKING ODESSA
After being launched impressively, as reported in News100, S-485 was named and delivered on August 31, 2009. She is the eldest of 4-unit series of 16,000m2 pure car carriers ordered by Sumitomo Corporation for Gram Car Carriers AS of Norway.
NEWS 104 : NEW GUYS GOT ASSIGNMENT
7 fresh technicians, out of Kyokuyo's 11 new recruits of 2009 as we introduced in news098, got their assignment recently.
NEWS 103 : COOPERATION THROUGH COOPERATIVE
Do you know Kyokuyo set up a cooperative in 2004 with several other companies in shipbuilding industry? In addition to group purchasing, it runs a trainee program, which makes it possible for young Chinese technicians to train in Japan.
NEWS 102 : NEW ROLLER FENDERS TO GUARD VESSELS
Kyokuyo has installed 6 sets of roller fender systems in its main building dock. Together with block factory refurbishment, this is the highlight of the series of investments that the company has been focusing on to upgrade its overall manufacturing process efficiency.
NEWS 100 : FIRST PCTC LAUNCHED - IMPRESSIVELY!
Launching Ceremony for a 16,000m2 PCTC
On April 10, a launching ceremony was carried out to celebrate S485, the first of a series of 16,000m2 PCTCs (Pure Car/Truck Carriers) Kyokuyo is building for a Europe-based customer.
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