Japan News
Liberian Registry Boosts Presence in Asia with New Imabari OfficeThe Liberian Registry has established an office in Imabari, Japan, as part of the ship registry’s continued expansion of its presence in Asia.15 October 2019 Tuesday 11:50
Navy exercises sprawl across western PacificShips from the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group and the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conduct breakaway maneuvers while sailing in formation during security and stability operations off Japan on Sunday08 October 2019 Tuesday 10:03
NYK completes world’s first autonomous ship trial voyage from China to JapanJapan’s NYK has completed a trial on the world’s first autonomous ship, a 70,826-tonne pure car truck carriers (PCTC) Iris Leader, sailing from China to Japan.02 October 2019 Wednesday 15:55
Containers from Japan to China plungeOutbound containerized shipments from Japan to China plunged 24.4% to 777,169 tons in July01 October 2019 Tuesday 11:35
MOL, Novatek, JBIC Sign Russian LNG Complex DealJapan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has signed a cooperation agreement with Russian natural gas producer Novatek and Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) related to marine LNG transshipment complexes in Russia.26 September 2019 Thursday 10:14
NYK Wraps Up Japan’s First Carbon-Neutral VoyageShipping major NYK has undertaken Japan’s first carbon-neutral voyage by offsetting 5,000 tons of CO2.20 September 2019 Friday 14:56
Kenya hopes to sign deals with JapanSome of the projects in question include the construction of phase one of the second container terminal in Mombasa.09 September 2019 Monday 15:01
Novatek, Saibu Gas to Develop LNG Bunkering Business in JapanRussian natural gas producer Novatek and Japanese natural gas distribution company Saibu Gas revealed plans to form a joint venture.05 September 2019 Thursday 12:56
Navig8 Product 2020 Takes Delivery of New Scrubber-Fitted MRShipping company Navig8 Product 2020 has taken delivery of a new scrubber-fitted MR tanker, the Navig8 Gauntlet.05 September 2019 Thursday 12:29
Russia deploys missile systems ‘near’ disputed islandsRussia deploys missile systems ‘near’ disputed islands- Japanese media alleges new missiles deployed 'near' islands claimed by Tokyo in Pacific Ocean04 September 2019 Wednesday 09:1
PGS Offers Seismic Vessel to JapanNorwegian seismic services provider Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) has offered to sell the Ramform Sterling vessel to the Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC).19 November 2018 Monday 13:12
Japan to Launch Whaling Mission in Southern OceanJapan started a new “research mission” in the Southern Ocean as the country sent its fleet to continue whaling operations in the area on November 9.15 November 2018 Thursday 16:58
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Launches New Large-Scale FerryThe newly built large-scale ferry Sunflower Kirishima, operated by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines’ subsidiary Ferry Sunflower, was launched on September 15.15 November 2018 Thursday 16:53
US, Japan, Australia to Announce Mine warfare DrillMine countermeasure ships from the navies of the US and Japan will be joined by their Australian counterparts for a mine warfare exercise off the coast of southern Japan which kicks off November 17.15 November 2018 Thursday 12:41
NYK Releases Decarbonized Super Eco ShipJapanese shipping major NYK Group has given the maritime world a taste of things to come as it unveils a new concept of an emission-free ship dubbed the NYK Super Eco Ship 2050.15 November 2018 Thursday 11:43
Wan Hai Lines Confirms Orders for 20 New VesselsTaiwan-based Wan Hai Lines has confirmed an order for 20 container vessels with Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) and Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard / China Shipbuilding Trading Company (GWS/CSTC).14 November 2018 Wednesday 11:17
Toshiba to Pay 800 Million Dollar to exit US LNG BusinessJapan’s Toshiba Corp will exit its U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) business by paying China’s ENN Ecological Holdings Co more than $800 million to take over the unit as part of a plan to shed money-losing assets.10 November 2018 Saturday 10:15
Japan Demands WTO Inquiry into South KoreaThe South Korean government refuted claims from its Japanese counterpart that state financial backing of the Korean ailing shipbuilders was in breach of the international trade rules.08 November 2018 Thursday 11:00
German Bulk Carrier Builds 2 Ships in VietnamGerman bulk carrier owner and operator Oldendorff Carriers has signed an integrated coal transport and transhipment deal for a new power station project to be built in the North of Vietnam at Nghi Son.06 November 2018 Tuesday 09:44
New Annual Tonnage Record Shattered In Panama CanalThe Panama Canal closed its 2018 fiscal year with a record tonnage of 442.1 million Panama Canal tons (PC/UMS), a 9.5 percent increase from the previous year.05 November 2018 Monday 09:30
Mitsubishi Presents A Future Multi-Mission FrigateNew concept of Future Multi-Mission Frigate presented at Euronaval 2018 by the Japanese Company Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.03 November 2018 Saturday 14:18
US and Japan Announced The Bilateral Exercise “Keen Sword”Bilateral exercise “Keen Sword” was started in Japanese islands and territorial waters.03 November 2018 Saturday 14:03
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- Princess Cruises Takes Delivery of 4th Royal-Class Ship
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