Japan Sanctions 35 Russia-Linked Shadow Fleet Vessels
5, October 2026
Japan has imposed sanctions on 35 Russia-linked shadow fleet vessels, extending restrictions to maritime services and vessel-related transactions.
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South Korea, US and Japan to Discuss Arctic Cooperation in New York
21, September 2026
South Korea, the US and Japan will discuss Arctic cooperation in New York, while Seoul says no decision has been made on a reported Arctic maritime and energy MOU.
South Korea, Japan and Russia Coordinate North Korean Seafarers Rescue
18, September 2026
The Japan Coast Guard rescued three North Korean seafarers after South Korea organized a search and requested search and rescue cooperation from Japan and Russia.
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.
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.
