NEWS 183 : KEEL LAID FOR THE NEWEST JAPANMAX
The keel-laying ceremony for a 1,103TEU container carrier took place on July 3, 2014. Code-named S517, she is the eldest of 2-sister series ordered by Taiwan-based TVL Shipping Company Limited.
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NEWS 182 : JOYFUL DEPARTURE OF M.T. ECO CHIOS
7,200m3 L.P.G. Carrier
3 Months after her naming, as reported in NEWS179, the gas carrier m.t. "ECO CHIOS" was completed on schedule.
NEWS 179 : 2 NAMED & 1 DELIVERED
Celebration for 7,200m3 Gas Carriers
Our last big event of the fiscal year 2013 was the naming and delivery ceremonies for S514, ordered by Belair Entertainment Inc., and the naming ceremony for the sister ship S515, ordered by Intergalactic Investments Inc.. Both of the vessels were 7,200m3 type liquefied gas carriers.
NEWS 178 : INTER-COMPANY SKILLS COMPETITION WITH ONOZO
Just After Sochi Olympics!
On March 1, 2014, Kyokuyo Shipyard Corporation jointly organized a inter-company shipbuilding skills competition with Onomichi Dockyard, Co., Ltd. The idea of this competition, which was to motivate young technicians to improve their skills through exciting events, was born from conversations between the presidents of the 2 companies quite a while ago. Since then, the both companies have been working together toward the realization of this unprecedented competition.
NEWS 177 : NEW ORDER FOR COASTAL CONTAINER CARRIER
First Container Carrier with 'SSS' Spherical Bow
As reported by newspapers, Kyokuyo Shipyard Corporation received, on December 27, 2013, an order for a 540TEU container carrier from Kobe-based Imoto Lines, Ltd.
NEWS 176 : MATT'S NEW CHALLENGE
Do you remember Matthew Sizemore?
NEWS 175 : NEW YEAR, NEW TIDE, NEW WAVE
President's Message for 2014
Dear customers, business partners, friends and readers, I want to extend my best wishes to you and your family for a healthy and Happy New Year.
NEWS 174 : DAY OF CEREMONIES FOR GAS CARRIER
On December 4, 2013, ceremonies were held for 2 sisters of 7,200m3 type liquefied gas carriers : S514, ordered by Bel Air Entertainment Inc. and S515, ordered by Intergalactic Investments inc.. The both ships are based on our 7,200m3 type standard design, like S504 delivered in September 2011, with a bunch of improvements to satisfy the latest regulations and owner's ideas, though.
NEWS 171 : A MILLENNIUM CELEBRATION
Naming & Delivery Ceremonies for S-509 Reefer Chitose
On August 23, 2013, the latest model of our famous ultra-low-temperature-refrigerated-cargo-carrier (ULTR) was named and delivered to the owner.
NEWS 167 : REUNION AT SAIKI (WITH THE PRESIDENT)
This news follows up on the previous one that introduced you Kyokuyo's 6 new comers for 2013.
NEWS 166 : TEAM KYOKUYO RECRUITED 6 NEW PLAYERS
Kyokuyo's 2013 rookies include 2 MEng holders who have studied ocean engineering. We hope they will become leading players in our engineering teams and propel our technical abilities further.
NEWS 165 : JOINING TOGETHER FOR CEMENT CARRIER
Naming and Delivery Ceremonies for Yutaka Maru No.8
Kyokuyo's last newbuilding ship in the fiscal year 2012 (which ends on March 31) was a cement carrier of 4,300tdw, code-named S-510. The naming and delivery ceremonies took place on March 29, after 'consecration' ceremony on the previous day.
NEWS 164 : YOU CAN'T DO IT WITHOUT KNOWING HOW TO DO IT
2013 Emergency Life Saving Training
Kyokuyo annually holds a basic emergency training for new associates and trainees from overseas, in collaboration with Shimonoseki East Fire Station.
NEWS 163 : WARM CHEERS FOR FREEZING VESSEL
Naming & Delivery Ceremonies for Reefer m.v. Ibuki
January 17, 2013 was the day of naming and delivery ceremonies for S507, the first refrigerated cargo carrier Kyokuyo has built since 5 years.
NEWS 162 : NEW ADULT CELEBRATION (2013)
As provided by law, Coming of Age Day is a legal public holiday in Japan on the 2nd Monday in January. In 2013, it falls on the 14th day.
NEWS 161 : NEW YEAR'S GREETINGS 2013
Dear customers, business partners, friends and readers, I want to extend my best wishes to you and your family for a healthy and Happy New Year.
NEWS 160 : WORKSHOP AT WORKSHOP
On November 27, 2012, a unique workshop was held at Kyokuyo Shipyard by Japan Coastal Shipping Association (JCSA), which comprises Japan's 26 major coastal ship operators.
NEWS 159 : NEW MAX FOR JAPANMAX
Naming & Delivery of Container Carrier SITC YOKKAICHI
On November 20, 2012, we had the naming and delivery ceremonies for S506 container carrier. She and her elder sister S505 are the first ships we have built for SITC since 3.5 years and the 12th and 13th ships since 2000. We would like to heartily thank our longstanding client for their continuous support!
NEWS 158 : 4 INJURED BY FIRE (ACCORDING TO THE SCENARIO)!?
Bi-annual Fire Drill
On November 8, 2012, Kyokuyo Shipyard conducted a bi-annual fire drill in coorperation with Shimonoseki-East fire station.
NEWS 156 : THE FIRST CEREMONY 'IN' THE NEW BUILDING
Qualification Ceremony for Young Trainees from China
Kyokuyo Shipyard Corporation and its subsidiary Shosen Co., Ltd., are members of a local cooperative business association called "Shimonoseki Zosen Kanren Jigyo Kyodo Kumiai" (Shimonoseki Shipbuilding-related Business Association). One of its main activities since 2004 is the organization of an international trainee program.
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