Oshima Shipbuilding’s Challenge: Entering the Era of 40 Vessels Annually　大島造船所の挑戦　建造量40隻時代へ

Accelerating Growth Strategy with Return to Profit and Utilisation of Koyagi Yard

黒字転換と香焼工場活用で成長戦略加速

On 4 September, Oshima Shipbuilding held a press conference to outline its future business strategy and earnings outlook. In fiscal year 2024, the company’s annual newbuilding deliveries are expected to surpass 40 vessels for the first time, marking a significant milestone for Japan’s shipbuilding industry.

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Key Points of the Article
→ In addition to its main Oshima yard, the Nagasaki Koyagi yard, acquired in 2022, has entered full operation, with its first vessel completed in July. The order environment remains solid, with outstanding orders reaching 139 vessels, and berth slots for fiscal year 2027 already sold out.
→ Orders from Greek shipowners, who have resumed business as overseas clients, are providing further momentum. The company also returned to profitability in fiscal year 2023. Under the leadership of President Yamaguchi, the strategy is to advance the development of environmentally compliant and alternative-fuel vessels.

Photo courtesy by Oshima Shipbuilding

大島造船所の挑戦　建造量40隻時代へ　黒字転換と香焼工場活用で成長戦略加速

　大島造船所は9月4日、記者会見を開き、今後の事業戦略と業績見通しを説明した。2024年度、同社の年間新造船引渡隻数は初めて40隻を突破する見通しであり、国内造船業にとって大きな節目となる。

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→主力の大島工場に加え、2022年に取得した長崎・香焼工場が本格稼働に入り、7月には第1船を竣工。受注環境は堅調で、手持ち工事量は139隻に達し、2027年度船台はすでに完売した。

→海外船主として営業を再開したギリシャ船主からの受注船も後押しする。業績も2023年度に黒字へ転換。山口社長体制の下、環境対応船や新燃料船の開発を進める方針だ。