NEWS 168 : 1ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE NEW BUILDING <1>
Nearly one year has passed since we started to work in our new building. Now I feel myself sufficiently acquainted with the Kyokuyo's "mother ship" to make a sketch for you!
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Here, you can view all of Kyokuyo's life logs documented over the past 20 years. This is who we are.
LATEST NEWS & ARCHIVE
NEWS 167 : REUNION AT SAIKI (WITH THE PRESIDENT)
This news follows up on the previous one that introduced you Kyokuyo's 6 new comers for 2013.
NEWS 166 : TEAM KYOKUYO RECRUITED 6 NEW PLAYERS
Kyokuyo's 2013 rookies include 2 MEng holders who have studied ocean engineering. We hope they will become leading players in our engineering teams and propel our technical abilities further.
NEWS 165 : JOINING TOGETHER FOR CEMENT CARRIER
Naming and Delivery Ceremonies for Yutaka Maru No.8
Kyokuyo's last newbuilding ship in the fiscal year 2012 (which ends on March 31) was a cement carrier of 4,300tdw, code-named S-510. The naming and delivery ceremonies took place on March 29, after 'consecration' ceremony on the previous day.
NEWS 164 : YOU CAN'T DO IT WITHOUT KNOWING HOW TO DO IT
2013 Emergency Life Saving Training
Kyokuyo annually holds a basic emergency training for new associates and trainees from overseas, in collaboration with Shimonoseki East Fire Station.
NEWS 163 : WARM CHEERS FOR FREEZING VESSEL
Naming & Delivery Ceremonies for Reefer m.v. Ibuki
January 17, 2013 was the day of naming and delivery ceremonies for S507, the first refrigerated cargo carrier Kyokuyo has built since 5 years.
NEWS 162 : NEW ADULT CELEBRATION (2013)
As provided by law, Coming of Age Day is a legal public holiday in Japan on the 2nd Monday in January. In 2013, it falls on the 14th day.
NEWS 161 : NEW YEAR'S GREETINGS 2013
Dear customers, business partners, friends and readers, I want to extend my best wishes to you and your family for a healthy and Happy New Year.
NEWS 160 : WORKSHOP AT WORKSHOP
On November 27, 2012, a unique workshop was held at Kyokuyo Shipyard by Japan Coastal Shipping Association (JCSA), which comprises Japan's 26 major coastal ship operators.
NEWS 159 : NEW MAX FOR JAPANMAX
Naming & Delivery of Container Carrier SITC YOKKAICHI
On November 20, 2012, we had the naming and delivery ceremonies for S506 container carrier. She and her elder sister S505 are the first ships we have built for SITC since 3.5 years and the 12th and 13th ships since 2000. We would like to heartily thank our longstanding client for their continuous support!
NEWS 158 : 4 INJURED BY FIRE (ACCORDING TO THE SCENARIO)!?
Bi-annual Fire Drill
On November 8, 2012, Kyokuyo Shipyard conducted a bi-annual fire drill in coorperation with Shimonoseki-East fire station.
NEWS 157 : 70TH(!) ANNIVERSARY MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
The 52nd Kyokuyo Open
On October 24, 2012, The 52nd "Kyokuyo Open" golf tournament was held at the famous "Shimonoseki Golf Club", a course with over 50 years of history - like Kyokuyo Open! This annual event is organized by our company to invite our valued customers, suppliers, contractors and other stake holders.
NEWS 156 : THE FIRST CEREMONY 'IN' THE NEW BUILDING
Qualification Ceremony for Young Trainees from China
Kyokuyo Shipyard Corporation and its subsidiary Shosen Co., Ltd., are members of a local cooperative business association called "Shimonoseki Zosen Kanren Jigyo Kyodo Kumiai" (Shimonoseki Shipbuilding-related Business Association). One of its main activities since 2004 is the organization of an international trainee program.
NEWS 155 : A NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKER JOINED KYOKUYO
Say Hello to Matt
On July 1, 2012, we welcomed Matthew Sizemore to fill the role of English teacher at Kyokuyo. Matt, 27, a California-native, will also take care of other English-related services like translation, interpretation and proofreading.
NEWS 152 : NEW PROMOTION ANNOUNCED
Shusaku Yamada Appointed Managing Director
Kyokuyo Shipyard Corporation has announced that former director and head of corporate strategy office Shusaku Yamada will be promoted to managing director of the company after its shareholders' meeting scheduled on June 28, 2012. Here goes a short message from Shusaku.
NEWS 154 : SAY HELLO TO OUR NEW BUILDING!
Kyokuyo's long-awaited new office building has now been completed after 9 months of construction works. With the delivery done on July 10, our business operation in the new building started on Tuesday July 17, 2012.
NEWS 153 : LAST BUT NOT LEAST
S503 Started Her Journey
On June 20, a 6,600tdw RORO vessel, code-named S503, was delivered to the owner, SHIPLUX X S.A.. She is the youngest and the last of 4 sister ships, ordered by CLdN.
NEWS 151 : HOME AND AWAY!
Christening Ceremony for S500 "CAPUCINE"
In the last news, we said (Wilhelmine) "was the first in the series that was given name in Japan, as her elder sisters left our place without being named." Are they trading without own name? If not, how and where were they named? Okay, in this issue, we are going to disclose the secret.
NEWS 150 : NEW SISTER CELEBRATED BY FAMILY
Naming of 6,600tdw Ro/Ro WILHELMINE
At Kyokuyo, the fiscal year 2012 has started with the naming ceremony for S-502, a 6,600tdw RORO cargo carrier ordered by SHIPLUX IX S.A.. She is the 3rd of 4 sisters.
NEWS 149 : SHIFT TO NEW ERA
Start of Fiscal Year 2012
Since April is the first month of a fiscal year, there were some changes in Kyokuyo, too.
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