Onomichi Dockyard

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Commercial shipbuilding
• Ship repair services
• Bulk carrier construction
• Product tanker construction
• Industrial machinery manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Kobe

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. Ship Repair and Conversion: Repair and conversion services for existing vessels, providing ongoing maintenance and modification services to shipping companies.
3. Industrial Machinery: Manufacturing and sale of industrial machinery products including auto lashing devices.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core 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
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sakura Ocean CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Jointly 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.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor 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.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShipping 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.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner shipyard in Sakura Ocean fleet development project. Building one 40-type bulk carrier alongside Onomichi Dockyard's vessel.
• TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner shipyard in Sakura Ocean fleet development project. Building one 42-type bulk carrier as part of the three-vessel project.
• SOMEC CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner of Sakura Ocean joint venture alongside Onomichi Dockyard, SHOEI KISEN, and KAMBARA KISEN.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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