Hongawara Ship Yard
A Japanese shipyard specializing in the construction and repair of small special vessels, aiming for No.1 quality.
Last updated September 1, 2026
Overview
Hongawara Ship Yard Co., Ltd. is a Japanese shipyard that states its aim to be No.1 in quality in the construction and repair of small special vessels. The company handles everything from planning, design, material processing, to assembly in-house. It builds various types of vessels including chemical tankers, liquefied gas bulk carriers, oil tankers, pusher/tug/work boats, passenger ships/ferries, cement carriers, cargo ships, government vessels, small craft, barges, and steel structures. The company is ISO9001 certified and was established in April 1949.
History
The company was established in April 1949 (Showa 24). It is headquartered in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, with three factories: the first factory for repairs, the second for new construction and repairs, and the third for block manufacturing. The company states that it aims for No.1 quality in the construction and repair of small special vessels, and handles all processes from planning, design, material processing, to assembly in-house. It has built various types of vessels including chemical tankers, liquefied gas bulk carriers, oil tankers, pusher/tug/work boats, passenger ships/ferries, cement carriers, cargo ships, government vessels, small craft, barges, and steel structures. The company is ISO9001 certified and its main clients include shipping companies nationwide, the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and local governments.
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