Shipyard installations and equipment manufacturers in Japan

The company’s mission is to bring the benefits of satellite development and utilization to all people through the design, development, and operation of nano-satellite constellation systems. Through the realization of early in-orbit demonstration of VDES satellites, the company contributes to the establishment of the basic infrastructure for future ship identification, safe navigation, and maritime digitalisation.

BEMAC's marine plant business encompasses everything from design through to manufacturing, installation, and maintenance for power distribution systems, control equipment, and all other types of electrical equipment and systems used on large ships.

Paints beautifully color townscapes and living environment surrounding us, and protect the materials from corrosion and deterioration. Since its foundation, CMP (Chugoku Marine Paints, Ltd.) group has devoted itself in protecting materials such as steel in harsh fouling and corrosive marine environments for 100 years, and its antifouling and anticorrosive technologies keep evolving.

ClassNK works to ensure maritime safety and protect the marine environment. They provide registration of ships, class suspensions / withdrawals, rules & guidance, approval lists, repair dockyard list, and much more.

Daihatsu Diesel has been designing and producing custom-made engines for the maritime and industrial sectors. Through creativity and flexible thinking we provide our customers with future-oriented total solutions.

The Engineering Advancement Association of Japan (ENAA)is a non-profit organisation established in 1978 with the support of the Ministry of International Trade & Industry ( the present Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)) to aim at developing diversified activities such as advancement of technological capabilities and promotion of technical development.

Fukuoka Prefecture holds the biggest city and also the center of economics and politics in Kyushu, Oita Prefecture is surrounded by rias coasts and Nagasaki Prefecture is blessed with a good quality of ports. In these 3 places which are rich in variety, our shipbuilding group is making efforts for building ships to carry the hopes and the dreams of humankind.

HIGAKI SHIPBUILDING is building results are not limited to cargo ships and tankers, but also include gas ships and other special ships. In recent years, they have been building vessels that are in line with the times, as Japan's first "coastal LNG carrier" and "LNG fuel coastal cargo ship".

Hitachi Zosen possesses an integrated system that spans from design, manufacturing, and sales to after-sales service for large diesel engines used in ships. Since completing our first B&W (currently MAN Energy Solutions SE) diesel engine in 1951, we have accumulated abundant manufacturing experience through cumulative production exceeding 40 million horsepower.

Hitachi Zosen Marine Engine has an integrated system from design, manufacturing, sales to after-sales services of marine diesel engines.

Honda Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. offer technical solutions for building of oceangoing and domestic vessels and ships. The company has a proud history in shipbuilding and provide a total service for clients, relating to ships and shipping.

Iino Gas Transport Co., Ltd. (IGT) was established in April 2007, handling liquefied gas transport in domestic waters (Japan) and adjacent waters (Asia), focusing primarily on small gas tankers.

The Imabari Shipbuilding Group has always incorporated technological innovations into the products in order to satisfy the needs of the times. They have delivered over 2,700 new ships since they started with the construction of a steel ship in 1956.

ITOCHU provides trading services for more than 20,000 items and manages a portfolio of more than 40 group companies. ITOCHU operates in a wide variety of businesses, with particular strength in the machinery, energy & chemicals, electronics, food, forest products, chemicals, and textiles sectors.

Japan Marine Group is a trusted name in the marine industry and deal in Japanese, Korean and European spare parts. Their technically trained and competitive workforce strive to not only meet but exceed customers’ expectations. They are one of the most reliable suppliers, successfully serving the customers worldwide for last 18 years.

JMU is a pioneer company in the shipbuilding industry, with bases throughout Japan. Making full use of the wealth of experience and advanced technologies cultivated to date, they are aiming at further development. JMU was created by the merger of two leading-edge companies in the shipbuilding industry of Japan, Universal Shipbuilding and IHIMU.

Japan Radio is a group of communication technology professionals to work for connecting feelings and thoughts. They provide marine communication systems, marine solutions, maritime security solutions and much more.

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.

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.

Kyokuyo Shipyard Corporation are builders of merchant vessels and ships, including tankers, container carriers and reefers. Through the business and building experiences gained over decades with their international and domestic customers, Kyokuyo has acquired an invaluable treasure that is the solid reputation for holding high building standard.

Marindows creates a sustainable and fascinating future for the ‘sea.’ With the spread and promotion of maritime broadband communications, Marindows will bring all the seas that were previously out of the communication range online. High-speed, large-capacity communication promotes digital transformation at sea.

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. covers the maritime related businesses of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group. They help propel forward the development of the maritime industry both in Japan and around the world through conventional shipbuilding and marine engineering, based on our deep technological expertise in shipbuilding, and by leveraging the wide range of technologies across MHI Group.

From here in Saiki City to the world's oceans, Miura Shipyard are building vessels that meet all needs, from coastal vessels to ocean-going vessels. They build a wide variety of ships such as cargo ships, oil tankers, chemical tankers, cement tankers, and passenger ferries.

MODEC is a general contractor specializing in engineering, procurement, construction and installation of floating production systems including Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels, Floating Storage and Offloading (FSO) vessels, Tension Leg Platforms (TLPs), Production Semi-Submersibles.

MODEC has been a provider of solutions to the Floating Offshore Oil & Gas market for more than 50 years already. They are an owner/operator and EPCI (Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation) general contractor of floating production systems including Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) units, Floating Storage and Offloading (FSO) units, FLNGs, Tension Leg Platforms (TLPs), Semi-Submersibles.

MOL provides appropriate maritime consulting services in response to these changes and to their various needs by leveraging their vessel operation know-how.

MOL Techno-Trade, Ltd. is a company within the MOL Group that functions as a technology-specialized trading company, and is engaged in a wide range of businesses, including the sale of Propeller Boss Cap Fins (PBCF), which are energy-saving devices; procurement of fuel, lubricants, ship parts, and materials; and the management and maintenance of national oil terminals.

Murakami Hide Shipbuilding is located in Hakatajima, Imabari City of Ehime Prefecture, one of the maritime city. Adhering to the motto "Sincerity and Harmony", Murakami Hide Shipbuilding has been active in the shipbuilding industry for over a century since its founding in 1917 (Taisho 6 in Japanese year).

Naikai Zosen Corporation is a Japan-based company principally engaged in the manufacture and repair of ships. The Company operates in two business segments. The Ship segment is engaged in the manufacture and repair of ships, the manufacture and sale of abrasive products, as well as the repair of live-saving rafts, among others.

Nakatani Ship Building Company represents the cutting edge of 21st century ship design with the development of new technology one of their priorities. The Nakatani Shipbuilding Company has developed an electric propulsion, domestic chemical tanker in collaboration with university ship research departments.

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