Onomichi Dockyard
Onomichi Dockyard is a privately held Japanese shipbuilder founded in 1943 that designs, constructs, and repairs commercial vessels from 7,600 to 110,000 DWT, serving domestic and international shipping companies across bulk carriers, product and chemical tankers, and specialized ships, with 842+ hulls delivered to date.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1943
- HeadquartersKobe, Japan
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Onomichi Dockyard does
Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd. is a privately held Japanese shipbuilder founded in 1943, headquartered in Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, with a Tokyo sales branch. The company operates four segments: a New Ship Building Division that designs and constructs commercial vessels from 7,600 to 110,000 DWT including bulk carriers (40,000-60,000 DWT), product and chemical tankers (47,000-110,000 DWT), container ships, roll-on/roll-off cargo vessels, and chip carriers; a Ship Repairing and Conversion Division; an Industrial Machinery Division; and an Auto Lashing Device product line. Hull numbering has reached 842+, demonstrating continuous production, with Hull No.841 'OCEAN GOSPEL' delivered March 2026 and Hull No.842 'AYSEL' delivered May 2026. The yard holds ISO 9001 certification.
The company serves both domestic Japanese and international shipping companies across Hong Kong, Singapore, Greece, the USA, and other regions, with repeat customers including LEPTA SHIPPING, CARDINAL MARITIME, Samos Steamship, UNIQUE SHIPPING (H.K.), and Asahi Tanker. Revenue is generated through bespoke one-time shipbuilding contracts (vessels priced on specifications, size, and complexity), professional services for ship repair and conversion, and hardware sales of industrial machinery and auto lashing devices. Go-to-market is direct B2B enterprise sales supplemented by a Tokyo branch and strategic partnerships, with no retail or consumer channels.
In January 2026, Onomichi Dockyard became a founding partner of Sakura Ocean Corporation, a jointly funded shipowning entity alongside SHOEI KISEN KAISHA, KAMBARA KISEN, and SOMEC Corporation. In June 2026, the company signed contracts for one 40-type bulk carrier as part of Sakura Ocean's first three-vessel fleet development project, with delivery scheduled by 2030. The company is privately held with no public listing, no disclosed parent company, no subsidiaries, no M&A history, and no public revenue disclosure.
Onomichi Dockyard firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Onomichi Dockyard
- Legal name
- ONOMICHI DOCKYARD CO., LTD.
- Website
- https://onozo.co.jp
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1943
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Onomichi Dockyard is a privately held Japanese shipbuilder founded in 1943 that designs, constructs, and repairs commercial vessels from 7,600 to 110,000 DWT, serving domestic and international shipping companies across bulk carriers, product and chemical tankers, and specialized ships, with 842+ hulls delivered to date.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Onomichi Dockyard industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Shipbuilding
- NAICS
- Ship Building and Repairing (336611)
- SIC
- Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Bulk Carrier Shipbuilding (Dry Bulk: Capesize/Panamax/Handysize) (IMAJAAAA)
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Where Onomichi Dockyard is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kobe
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices2 records
Markets served
Onomichi Dockyard business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- New Ship Building: Design, construction and delivery of new vessels including bulk carriers, product tankers, chemical tankers, and specialized vessels. Revenue recognized upon vessel delivery. Contracts typically specify vessel specifications, pricing, and delivery schedules.
- Ship Repair and Conversion: Repair and conversion services for existing vessels, providing ongoing maintenance and modification services to shipping companies.
- Industrial Machinery: Manufacturing and sale of industrial machinery products including auto lashing devices.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels7 records
Onomichi Dockyard product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd. is a Japanese shipbuilder that designs and constructs new commercial vessels—including 40,000–60,000 DWT bulk carriers, 47,000–110,000 DWT product and chemical tankers, container ships, and roll-on/roll-off vessels—and also provides ship repair, conversion, and maintenance services through a dedicated division. Beyond shipbuilding, the company operates an Industrial Machinery Division and manufactures its own Auto Lashing Device for cargo securing aboard vessels.
Product overview
Onomichi Dockyard is a Japanese shipbuilding company organized into four main divisions: the New Ship Building Division constructs commercial vessels including bulk carriers (40,000-60,000 DWT), product/chemical tankers (47,000-110,000 DWT), super box shaped bulkers, tweendeck cargo vessels, roll-on/roll-off cargo ships, and chip carriers; the Ship Repairing and Conversion Division provides maintenance and conversion services for existing vessels; the Industrial Machinery Division manufactures industrial equipment; and the Auto Lashing Device provides automated cargo securing systems. The company operates as a traditional shipbuilder focused on new construction and repair services for the maritime industry, with recent participation in the Sakura Ocean joint venture fleet development project.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- New Ship Building Division Designs and constructs new commercial vessels for shipping companies, including bulk carriers, product/chemical tankers, container ships, and roll-on/roll-off cargo vessels ranging from 7,600 to 110,000 DWT.
- Ship Repairing and Conversion Division Provides ship repair, maintenance, modification, and conversion services for existing commercial vessels, addressing regulatory compliance, wear-and-tear repairs, and conversion for new cargo types.
- Industrial Machinery Division Manufactures industrial machinery and equipment complementary to the core shipbuilding and repair operations, marketed to maritime and industrial customers.
- Auto Lashing Device Automated lashing system for securing cargo on vessels, designed to enhance safety and efficiency during cargo operations aboard ships.
- 40-type Bulk Carrier Standardized bulk carrier design of approximately 40,000 DWT deadweight capacity built by Onomichi Dockyard for dry bulk cargo transport; multiple hulls delivered to domestic and international shipowners.
Quantifiable outcome
- Consistent delivery record with multiple vessels delivered annually across 2009-2026 period
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Companies that use Onomichi Dockyard
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Onomichi Dockyard technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Onomichi Dockyard partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Sakura Ocean CorporationcoreJointly funded shipowning company established by SHOEI KISEN KAISHA, LTD., Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd., KAMBARA KISEN Co., Ltd., and SOMEC Corporation. Onomichi Dockyard is contracted to build one 40-type bulk carrier as part of Sakura Ocean's first fleet development project. The company will employ vessels under long-term charter arrangements with domestic shipping companies. Sakura Ocean represents the first fleet development project since the establishment of the joint venture, announced January 2026, with delivery by 2030.
- SHOEI KISEN KAISHA, LTD.coreMajor Japanese ship leasing company and founding partner of Sakura Ocean joint venture. Head office in Imabari, Ehime, Japan. Involved in ordering, construction, purchase, ownership, chartering, management, operation and sale of vessels.
- KAMBARA KISEN Co., Ltd.coreShipping company and founding partner of Sakura Ocean joint venture. Head office in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan. Business includes shipbuilding, ship repair, ship recycling, ship operation and ship leasing.
- Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.minorPartner shipyard in Sakura Ocean fleet development project. Building one 40-type bulk carrier alongside Onomichi Dockyard's vessel.
- TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd.minorPartner shipyard in Sakura Ocean fleet development project. Building one 42-type bulk carrier as part of the three-vessel project.
- SOMEC CorporationcoreFounding partner of Sakura Ocean joint venture alongside Onomichi Dockyard, SHOEI KISEN, and KAMBARA KISEN.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Onomichi Dockyard competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Strengths4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Onomichi Dockyard social profiles
Digital presenceOnomichi Dockyard compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Onomichi Dockyard financial estimates
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Onomichi Dockyard leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Onomichi Dockyard funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Onomichi Dockyard M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments1 record
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Frequently asked questions about Onomichi Dockyard
What does Onomichi Dockyard do?
Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd. is a Japanese shipbuilder that designs and constructs new commercial vessels—including 40,000–60,000 DWT bulk carriers, 47,000–110,000 DWT product and chemical tankers, container ships, and roll-on/roll-off vessels—and also provides ship repair, conversion, and maintenance services through a dedicated division. Beyond shipbuilding, the company operates an Industrial Machinery Division and manufactures its own Auto Lashing Device for cargo securing aboard vessels.
Is Onomichi Dockyard a public or private company?
Onomichi Dockyard is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Onomichi Dockyard founded?
Onomichi Dockyard was founded in 1943. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Onomichi Dockyard based?
Onomichi Dockyard is headquartered in Kobe, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does Onomichi Dockyard make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. New Ship Building is the primary driver. The others are ship Repair and Conversion and industrial Machinery.
Does Onomichi Dockyard have an API?
No public API is recorded for Onomichi Dockyard.
What industry is Onomichi Dockyard in?
Onomichi Dockyard's product category is Commercial Shipbuilding. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAAAA, Bulk Carrier Shipbuilding (Dry Bulk: Capesize/Panamax/Handysize). Its NAICS code is 336611 and its SIC code is 3730.