Kyokuyo Shipyard Corporation is glad to let you know that Tetsuo Mitsui, who is leading its design team since more than a decade and known as 'father' of Kyokuyo's SSS (Semi-spherical shaped) bow, was awarded a commendation from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

The Commendations are awarded annually to individuals and groups with outstanding achievements in various ship-related fields including shipping and shipbuilding, to acknowledge their contributions to the industries. And Mitsui was named in recognition of "his significant contributions to Japan's shipbuilding technologies through the development of energy-saving ship models that reduce wind-pressure, as well as the realization of other eco ships with high-efficiency propeller, new generation anti-fouling coating, etc. ".

Kyokuyo's "SSS-bowed" ships
from left to right
NATORI (container carrier) - City of St. Petersburg (PCC) - Kiyoyasu Maru (cement carrier)