Shipbuilding in Japan — 100 Shipyards & New Build Yards
100 shipyards · 4,864 newbuilding orders · vessel construction
Complete directory of 100 shipyards and shipbuilders in Japan. Compare shipbuilding capacity, newbuilding order books, maximum vessel length, and construction facilities across all new build yards. 8 premium verified shipbuilders are highlighted.
All New Build Shipyards in Japan
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Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
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Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU)
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Shin Kurushima Sanoyas Shipbuilding - Mizushima Shipyard
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd
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Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
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Japan Marine United Corporation (Ariake Shipyard)
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Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Koyagi Shipyard)
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Oshima Shipbuilding Co Ltd
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Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co Ltd
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Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd.
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NAMURA SHIPBUILDING CO LTD
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Onomichi Dockyard Co Ltd
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KITANIHON SHIPBUILDING CO LTD - HACHINOHE FACILITIES
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YAMANAKA SHIPBUILDING - OSHIMA FACTORY
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MIURA ZOSENSHO KK
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Higaki Shipbuilding Co Ltd
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Murakami Hide Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Imabari Yard)
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Fukuoka Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Fukuoka Yard)
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Mitsui E&S Co., Ltd. (Chiba Shipyard)
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Naikai Zosen Corporation (Setoda Shipyard)
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KYOKUYO SHIPYARD CORPORATION
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Usuki Shipyard Co., Ltd. (Usuki Yard)
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Shitanoe Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Usuki Yard)
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Hakata Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Imabari Yard)
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Kanagawa Dockyard Co., Ltd. (Kobe Yard)
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Asakawa Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Toyo Yard)
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Shikoku Dockyard Co., Ltd. (Takamatsu Yard)
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Sasaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Toyohama Yard)
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AST INC
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Honda Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (Saiki Shipyard)
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KEGOYA DOCK CO.,LTD.
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Hongawara Shipyard Co., Ltd. (Fukuyama Yard)
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Koike Shipbuilding & Marine Co Ltd
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Kurinoura Dockyard Co., Ltd. (Yawatahama Yard)
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TAIYO
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Tsuneishi Miho Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
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Koa Industry Co., Ltd. (Koa Kogyo)
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Shin Kurushima Toyohashi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
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Imura Shipyard Co., Ltd.
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SUZUKI G
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Fukuoka Watanabe Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
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Keihin Dock Co., Ltd. (Koyasu Shipyard)
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Maehata Shipbuilding Co Ltd
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Shin Kurushima Tokushima Dockyard Co., Ltd.
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Yamanishi Corporation (Ishinomaki Yard)
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Nagasaki Shipyard Co., Ltd. (Nagasaki Zosen)
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Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Imabari Yard)
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Fukushima Shipbuilding & Iron Works Ltd.
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Miura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Saiki Yard)
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YOKOHAMA SHIPYARD (IHI)
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Daizo Corporation (Kizugawa Shipyard)
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Fukushima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Matsue Yard)
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Higaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Asakawa Yard)
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Higaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Namikata Yard)
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IMABARI HIROSHIMA SHIPYARD
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IMABARI MARUGAME SHIPYARD
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IMABARI SAIJO SHIPYARD
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IMABARI SHIPYARD
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INNOSHIMA WORKS - JMU
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I-S Shipyard Co., Ltd. (Imabari Yard)
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Iwaki Shipbuilding
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Japan Marine United Corporation (Kure Shipyard)
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Japan Marine United Corporation (Maizuru Shipyard)
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Japan Marine United Corporation (Tsu Shipyard)
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Japan Marine United Corporation (Yokohama Shipyard - Isogo Works)
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Japan Marine United Corporation (Yokohama Shipyard - Tsurumi Works)
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JMU Amtec Co., Ltd. (Mihara Yard)
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Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (Kobe Shipyard)
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Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (Sakaide Shipyard)
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MINAMI NIPPON SHIPBUILDING CO.LTD.
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Maritime Systems Co Ltd -Tamano Works
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MITSUBISHI (MHI) KOBE SHIPYARD - KOBE PLANT
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MITSUBISHI (MHI) NAGASAKI SHIPYARD - NAGASAKI PLANT
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MITSUBISHI (MHI) SHIMONOSEKI SHIPYARD & MACHINERY WORKS
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Mukaishima Dockyard Co., Ltd. (Onomichi Yard)
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Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Imari Shipyard & Works)
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Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd. (Onomichi Shipyard)
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Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Oshima Shipyard)
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Saiki Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (Saiki Yard)
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Sasebo Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (Sasebo Yard)
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Shimanami Shipyard Co., Ltd. (Imabari Yard)
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Shin Kasado Dockyard Co., Ltd. (Kudamatsu Yard)
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Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co., Ltd. (Hashihama Dockyard)
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Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co., Ltd. (Onishi Shipyard)
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Shin Kurushima Hiroshima Dockyard Co., Ltd.
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Shin Kurushima Sanoyas Shipbuilding - Osaka Shipyard
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Shin Kurushima Ujina Dockyard Co., Ltd.
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SUMITOMO HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD- YOKOSUKA SHIPYARD
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Suzuki Shipyard Co Ltd
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Tadotsu Shipyard Co., Ltd. (Imabari Group)
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The Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd. (Hakodate Shipyard)
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The Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd. (Muroran Shipyard)
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TSUNEISHI KURE DOCKYARD Co., Ltd KAWAJIRI WORKS
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TSUNEISHI NIIGATA SHIPBUILDING & REPAIR, INC
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Tsuneishi Niigata Shipbuilding & Repair, Inc. (Niigata Yard)
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Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Tsuneishi Factory)
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TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING-TADOTSU
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Tsuneishi Yura Dockyard Co., Ltd. (Yura Yard)
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Yano Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Imabari Yard)
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Shipbuilding in Japan — Industry Overview
Japan is home to 100 shipbuilding yards actively constructing new vessels, with 4,864 newbuilding orders currently tracked in our database. 8 of these shipyards are premium verified on New-Ships.com, providing detailed facility data, construction docks, and orderbook information.
Shipyards in Japan build a diverse range of vessel types including tankers, bulk carriers, container ships, LNG and LPG gas carriers, offshore supply vessels, chemical tankers, and specialized craft. Compare ship building capacity, maximum vessel length, cranage, number of construction docks, and active newbuilding orders to find the best new build shipyard partner in Japan.
Top Shipbuilders in Japan by Order Volume
- 1. Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. — 787 orders
- 2. Oshima Shipbuilding Co Ltd — 509 orders
- 3. Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) — 467 orders
- 4. Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co Ltd — 353 orders
- 5. Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd. — 335 orders
Frequently Asked Questions
How many shipyards are in Japan?
Japan has 100 active shipbuilding yards listed on New-Ships.com, of which 8 are premium verified.
What types of vessels are built in Japan?
Shipyards in Japan build a wide range of vessels including bulk carriers, tankers, container ships, gas carriers (LNG/LPG), offshore vessels, and specialized craft.
How many newbuilding orders do Japan shipyards have?
Japan shipyards currently have 4,864 newbuilding orders tracked in the New-Ships database, across 49 active shipbuilding yards.