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.
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.
The US Navy is reviewing whether shipyards in South Korea and Japan could help support future warship design and production.
J-POWER has started commercial operations at the 220 MW Kitakyushu Hibikinada Offshore Wind Farm and said it is the largest offshore wind power plant in Japan.
Japan and the United States are advancing a $100 million joint shipbuilding project focused on AI, robotics and automated production systems to modernize yard capability and strengthen industrial cooperation.
DENZAI and Vestas signed an MoU to combine heavy-lift engineering, crane planning and turbine installation support for offshore wind projects in Japan.
Japan has begun a month-long seabed trial near Minamitori Island using the vessel Chikyu to continuously lift rare-earth-bearing mud from about 6,000 m, part of efforts to diversify supply chains.
Kawasaki and JSE signed for a 40,000 m3 LH2 carrier at Sakaide Works, supporting NEDO Green Innovation Fund demonstrations and ocean-going trials targeted for FY2030.
ClassNK grants AiP for cable jointing and cable burial vessel designs developed by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, confirming feasibility under relevant safety and regulatory rules.
