Namura Shipbuilding Advances New Large Dock Plan in Japan
20, August 2026
Namura Shipbuilding is advancing plans for a new large construction dock as Japan targets 18 million gt of annual shipbuilding capacity by 2035.
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Korea and Japan Seek to Resume Shipbuilding Talks as China Expands
12, August 2026
Korea and Japan are seeking to resume director-level shipbuilding talks this year as China expands its global industry presence and the two countries see a growing need for cooperation.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Takes Delivery of WIND WHALE in China
31, July 2026
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has taken delivery of WIND WHALE, Japan’s first coastal module carrier for offshore wind foundation components, at Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering in China.
BP Considers Exit From Yamagata Yuza Offshore Wind Project in Japan
9, July 2026
BP is considering withdrawing from the 450 MW Yamagata Yuza offshore wind project in Japan, with remaining partners likely to take over its 25% stake.
Vestas V236-15.0 MW Turbine Certified for Katagami Offshore Wind Project
1, July 2026
Vestas has completed conformity assessment for its V236-15.0 MW offshore wind turbine for the Katagami Offshore Wind Project in Akita Prefecture, Japan.
NGI and OYO Sign Japan Offshore Wind MoU
25, June 2026
NGI and OYO Corporation signed an MoU to cooperate on offshore wind projects, joint research, and technical knowledge sharing in Japan.
JOM Wins Japan Offshore Wind Installation Contract
29, May 2026
Japan Offshore Marine has secured a contract for the Oga-Katagami-Akita Offshore Wind Project, covering engineering and offshore installation of 21 Vestas V236-15 MW turbines from 2027.
U.S. Navy Considers $2B Foreign Shipbuilding Plan
11, May 2026
The U.S. Navy is considering nearly $2 billion in foreign shipbuilding study and procurement efforts as it seeks solutions for delays in domestic naval construction.
US Navy Reviews Asian Shipbuilding
4, May 2026
The US Navy is reviewing whether shipyards in South Korea and Japan could help support future warship design and production.
