Maritime companies in Japan

JRTT jointly builds and owns passenger ships and cargo ships with coastal shipping companies. Since the establishment of this Joint Ownership Shipbuilding Scheme in 1959, JRTT has built over 4,000 ships. As the largest shipowners in Japan JRTT contributes to regional revitalisation and the streamlining of logistics.

JSTRA acts as a coordinator to promote tie-ups among the industries (shipbuilding and ship machinery industries and marine transport industry), academic communities (universities, research institutes and academic societies) and the administration (government and inspection organisations).

jbj Techniques Limited offers a high level of in-house expertise plus a huge selection of products to meet a wide range of customer applications. From specification, through technical advice and manufacture to after-sales support, jbj Techniques provides a comprehensive and valued service to the mechanical power transmission and hydraulics industries. The company fields a UK-wide team of technical sales engineers to ensure business continuity.

Jefa Rudder (Jefa Marine A/S) is located in Greve near Copenhagen in Denmark and has been manufacturing rudder products since 1980. More than 20.000 rudder and more than 150.000 rudder bearings have left the Jefa factory since 1980.

JERA is the largest power generation company in Japan, producing about 30% of Japan's electricity.

JET-TECH (Jet-Tech Propulsion, LLC) is a volunteer network of local Information Technology (IT) professionals providing services to help people navigate the IT profession. They are experienced professionals who offer guidance to those considering entering the field, those with any amount of experience, and those looking to transition their careers.

JFE Steel Corporation is a steelmaker engaged in the total steel-making process, taking iron ore raw material and turning it into final products. Boasting one of the world's greatest capacities for steel production, JFE Steel satisfies customers by producing steel under a corporate philosophy of contributing to society with the world's most innovative technology.

OUCO is a Chinese manufacturer of marine cranes with over forty years of industry experience. They specialize in producing various maritime equipment, including marine cranes, winches, grab buckets, container spreaders, davit, and port hoppers. Their company has a workforce of 200 employees and a technical team of 20 experts. They have a global presence and are well-known in the Middle East and Asia.

Jumbo is a heavy lift shipping and offshore transportation & installation contractor. Jumbo has been developing pioneering solutions for ocean transportation for more than 50 years. Since 2003, building on their heavy lift capability, Jumbo rapidly established a sound track record in the offshore subsea installation market.

Kaiko Systems is an operational intelligence company that leverages manual operations to generate real-time insights for shipping companies to prevent incidents, increase operational efficiency, and reduce maintenance costs. With Kaiko Systems, crews are able to save 50% of the time on deck operations.

Founded in 1989, Kalgin Global Logistics has grown from a team of two with a small office on Sydney’s North Shore, to a passionate team of more than 40 professionals with offices in global locations, including Auckland, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Suva & Lautoka.

Kanfer Shipping AS (Kanfer) is an innovative Norway-based developer of small-scale LNG sea transport and bunkering vessels, maritime LNG break-bulk and storage solutions. Unique designs drive down the cost of infrastructure and lower emissions from operations, providing a compelling alternative to traditional, capital-intensive onshore LNG facilities.

Kangrim Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.'s line of business includes manufacturing fabricated plate work products, such as boilers.

Kargosurge is a renowned logistics company with a strong focus on providing top-notch services to its clients. With years of experience in the industry, they have developed a deep understanding of the complexities involved in international shipping and logistics. Kargosurge offers a wide range of services that cater to the diverse needs of businesses across various industries.

Karmøy Winch AS is a company designing and fabricating complete deck equipment solutions for tugs, anchor-handling - supply vessels, offshore construction vessels, reseach vessels, fishing vessels and oilrigs. The equipment is delivered under the product name KARM. Typical products are winches, Karm Fork, towing pins, fish pumps, deck cranes. They are a manufacturer of deck-machinery for fishing, towing and anchor-handling vessels.

Karstensen Kuldeteknikk AS are a global supplier of industrial freezing systems. Their extensive experience enables them to deliver different products to different industries. Fish processing, bakery, dairy and other are examples of this.

Kashiwa Co., Ltd., founded in 1947, was originated from Yamashita Steamship (later became Yamashita Shin-Nihon Steamship Co., Ltd. merged into Mitsui O.S.K. Lines). Kashiwa started its business with sales of fire extinguishers and expanded it to the manufacture of marine fire-fighting and hazard prevention systems.

Together with about 100 group companies in Japan and overseas, Kawasaki Heavy Industries oversees the formation of a 'technology corporate group'.​ Their technological capabilities, polished over a history that exceeds a century, send diverse products forth into wide-ranging fields that go beyond land, sea, and air, extending from the ocean depths to space.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K Line) earns the trust of customers through the provision of safe, reliable transportation and logistics services. Their aim is to become an important infrastructure for global society, and to be the best partner with customers by providing the high-quality logistics services based on customer first policy.

KBR, Inc. delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 29,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

Keihin Dock Co., Ltd. was established in 1968 with investment from Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha as a company engaged in small ship repair business. Since their founding, the company have maintained close ties with Keihin Seiki, Keihin Corporation, and Keihin Valve Corporation, integrating industrial valve manufacturing and sales operations with these companies.

Kelvion is the leading global developer and manufacturer of heat exchange solutions. Their extensive portfolio serves a wide range of applications such as data centres, blockchain technology, hydrogen production, heat pumps, marine, HVAC, refrigeration, and the food and beverage industry.

Kenon Holdings Ltd. is a holding company that operates dynamic, primarily growth-oriented, businesses. The holdings are at various stages of development, ranging from established, cash generating businesses to early stage companies. Their primary business is OPC Energy, a power generation company, in which they have approx. 58% equity interest. They also hold a 28% stake in ZIM, a global container shipping company.

KEYS Bunkering West Japan is a coastal shipping company that supplies and sells LNG (liquefied natural gas) as marine fuel on a ship-to-ship basis. They own and operate the fuel supply vessels.

Klein Marine Systems, Inc. is the supplier of side scan sonar equipment and waterside security and surveillance systems in the USA. Klein’s side scan sonar systems are deployed by governments, navies, port authorities, surveyors, oil companies and universities worldwide. Klein manufactures and supports HarborGuard integrated waterside security and surveillance system which combines radar, infrared and daytime video surveillance technology.

Kongsberg Maritime is a world leader in marine technology. With an extensive portfolio of innovative and integrated products and solutions, Kongsberg Maritime delivers efficiency, reliability, flexibility, and environmental sustainability to enhance the business of its customers.

Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) have been pioneering the ground segment business since 1968, and have introduced the near real-time concept within operational monitoring services as early as the 1990’s. They are a global provider of communication services for spacecraft and launch vehicles from their uniquely located global ground network, and provides advanced monitoring services with rapid delivery based on multiple satellite missions.

The research institute is a specialised industrial technology institute under the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy aimed at helping shipbuilding and marine equipment industry to develop with the comprehensive support.

KRISO (Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering), established in 1973, is a government-funded research institute in the Republic of Korea and the provider of technology development in ships and ocean engineering.

Founded in 1960, the Korean Register of Shipping is one of the leading classification societies in the world renowned for its technical service excellence. They offer cradle-to-grave services for ships and marine structures in terms of technical support, compliance verification and R&D services.

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