Shipyard

Shimanami Shipyard to Build 10 Bulk Carriers

Shimanami Shipyard, a subsidiary of Imabari Shipbuilding, will build 10 speculative bulk carriers. Additionally, the company has secured orders for 10 more ships, including Aframax tankers.

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4, December 2025
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Shimanami Shipyard, a subsidiary of Imabari Shipbuilding, has confirmed plans to build 10 speculative bulk carriers, with deliveries scheduled between the first quarter of 2026 and late 2028. The vessels will have a deadweight tonnage of 40,100 DWT.

Located in Imabari City, Japan, Shimanami Shipyard specializes in the construction of merchant vessels and operates as an affiliate of Imabari Shipbuilding.

This announcement comes as Imabari Shipbuilding continues to focus on the bulk carrier sector, aligning with the current trends in Japan’s shipbuilding industry. Since the start of the year, Imabari Shipbuilding has maintained an active presence in the bulk carrier market.

In addition to the speculative order for 10 bulk carriers, Imabari Shipbuilding has secured 10 additional ship orders this year. These include five bulk carriers of various types, two oil tankers, and three container ships.

In a significant development, the company has placed an order for 107,000 DWT Aframax tankers, marking its first new tanker order since 2008. This return to the tanker market after a 17-year gap is a notable milestone for the company.

Tags: Aframax tankers, bulk carriers, Imabari Shipbuilding, Japan shipbuilding, Shimanami Shipyard

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