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NEWS 349 : JUNE 2026

A SHIP DESIGNER TAKES THE HELM

Hiromichi Aiba Appointed President & COO, Katsuhiko Ochi Becomes Chairman & CEO
At the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders and subsequent Board of Directors meeting held on June 26, 2026, Kyokuyo Shipyard Corporation approved a new management structure. Former President Katsuhiko Ochi was appointed Chairman & CEO, while former Executive Vice President Hiromichi Aiba was appointed President & COO.
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WELCOME BACK!

Delivery of the 11,000 m3 LPG Carrier PGC YIANNIOS

NEWS 348 : JUNE 2026

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A DOUBLE HONOR FOR TEAM KYOKUYO

GENBU Wins Ship of the Year 2025 Grand Prize – SOUMEI Receives Small Cargo Ship Division Award

NEWS 347 : MAY 2026

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IN PERFECT HARMONY

Naming and Delivery of the 11,000m3 LPG Carrier GAS YIELD

NEWS 346 : APRIL 2026

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A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS

Welcome Ceremony for FY2026 – 12 New Members Join Team Kyokuyo

NEWS 345 : APRIL 2026

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