Fukuoka Shipbuilding is set to launch on February 22 the final one of four 19,900DWT chemical tankers in a series for Utkilen Group subsidiary Stream Tankers.
Construction work has been completed on CP-8001, Japan’s first multi-purpose self-elevating platform (SEP) equipped with a large crane.
Japan’s Kyodo news agency reports that Russian authorities have seized a Japanese crab boat for alleged illegal fishing in an area near the disputed Kuril Islands.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries has launched Kawasaki Subsea, its newest subsidiary specialising in the production, sale, and post-servicing of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs).
Two cargo ship crewmembers have died after they reportedly inhaled toxic fumes while on board their vessel.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries has unveiled a design for a new 200,000DWT bulk carrier powered by LNG.
The Japan Coast Guard took delivery of a newbuild patrol boat on Thursday, January 31.
By Peter Harmsen
The Pacific part of World War II is generally perceived as a four year conflict. As this first-rate book clearly demonstrates, it was much more than that. The Japanese were preparing for such a war from the early 1900s, at least.
Groot Ship Design has unveiled a concept design for a new series of electric-powered bunker vessels.
Fukuoka Shipbuilding delivered a newbuild cement carrier to local operator Ube Shipping and Logistics on the morning of Tuesday, January 29.