NEWS 130 : INTRODUCING KYOKUYO'S DESIGN TEAM <1>
Hello again, this is Mami. I am introducing every staff in Kyokuyo's design division - so, this article is continued from the previous issue.
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NEWS 129 : THE 7 ROOKIES IN 2009 BECOME ADULT (LEGALLY)
Our third news for 2011 is about Japan's "coming-of-age day", a national holiday we have on the second Monday in January every year. And every year, Kyokuyo celebrates its young employees who reach the age of 20 by offering small gift.
NEWS 128 : CONCEIVED HERE, DELIVERED NOW
Naming & Delivery of CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG, the World's First "SSS-bowed" Ship
At the end of 2010, on December 22, we had a very busy and exciting day. It was the day of naming and delivery of S-493, Kyokuyo's "Semi-Spherical Shaped bow"ed eco-ship.
NEWS 127 : PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE FOR 2011
Dear customers and readers, I wish a happy new year to all of you!
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 124 : REACHING THE HALF CENTURY
The 50th KYOKUYO OPEN Golf Day
On October 8, the 50th "Kyokuyo Open" golf tournament was held at the Shimonoseki Golf Club. Yes, It's surely FIFTIETH, not fifth or fifteenth!
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.
BREAK008 : RYOMA SAKAMOTO AND SHIMONOSEKI
Shimonoseki Present & Past - Webmaster's Columns No.8
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.
BREAK007 : SENTEISAI, OR "MATSURI FOR THE LATE EMPEROR"
Shimonoseki Present & Past - Webmaster's Columns No.7
Hello, It has been almost 2 years since I posted the last column about our hometown! This time, I am going to introduce "Senteisai" (literal meaning : "festival for the late Emperor"), traditional festival that takes place every year between May 2 and 4 at Shimonoseki.
NEWS 117 : FLOWERS BLOOM THE SAME WAY EVERY YEAR...
Annual HANAMI Cherry Admiring Party
Kyokuyo's annual cherry-blossom-admiring party, or HANAMI party, was held on April 10 this year.
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 114 : MAKING A PRESENTATION TO THE MANAGEMENT TEAM... IN ENGLISH!
3 months have passed since our new English training program was started as reported in news107. At the end of February, each of 36 participants was invited to do a short English presentation about himself/herself in front of the company president. The idea came from the teacher, who proposed to show how much progress his students have made in the 3 months.
NEWS 113 : KYOKUYO'S EX-CHAIRMAN CAME TO SEE US
Mr. Irahara Invited to Explore our Newer Facilities
We received a special guest on February 1, 2010. Mr. Kunji Irahara, ex-chairman of Kyokuyo Shipyard Corporation came to our factory.
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.
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