Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd
Onomichi Japan • Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd
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Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd. (ONOZO) has been a key player in the shipbuilding industry since 1943, having delivered over 460 vessels, making it one of Japan’s most experienced shipyards. The company operates a full-service facility, specialising in the design, construction, and support of product tankers, product / chemical tankers, Handy and Handymax bulk carriers, and ferry / ro-ro vessels.
In addition to newbuilds, Onomichi continues its longstanding tradition of ship repair, maintaining strong relationships with clients by consistently focusing on high quality and customer satisfaction. To meet the evolving needs of the industry and stringent marine regulations, the company has invested in modernising its facilities. These include fully climatecontrolled paint shops and automated workshops for steel fabrication and block assembly. Onomichi Dockyard remains committed to continuous improvement, aiming to grow sustainably while delivering the advanced, high-quality vessels that customers demand.
Independent shipyard insight, future-ready newbuild guidance and expert advisory support to help you make confident new construction decisions from planning to delivery.
New construction decisions shape the performance, compliance and commercial value of a vessel for decades. Lloyd’s Register helps owners, operators, charterers and project teams make those decisions with greater clarity, combining trusted classification expertise with practical newbuild advisory support.
Through LR’s New Construction Guide, clients can access independent shipyard intelligence across North Asia, including China, Korea and Japan. The guide helps compare shipyard capabilities, facilities, track record, vessel specialisms and future-fuel readiness, supporting smarter shipyard selection and earlier project planning.
Beyond the guide, LR provides advisory support across the full newbuild lifecycle. From technical specification development and design review to regulatory impact assessments, alternative fuel studies, energy efficiency, carbon capture readiness, site support and operational preparation, LR helps clients reduce uncertainty before it becomes a cost, a delay, or a risk.
With global technical authority, local shipyard knowledge and deep maritime expertise, Lloyd’s Register supports future-ready vessels from the earliest concept through to construction and delivery, helping clients build with confidence in an increasingly complex market.
Panamax
Chemical tanker, Product tanker
Ro-ro, containership
Summary of tabbed selection to inform user
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Name of Shipyard
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Facilities
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G/T
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L×B (m)
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|---|---|---|---|
| Onomichi Shipyard | B.Berth | 69,500 | 264.5m x 43m |
| Onomichi Shipyard | R.Dock No.5 | 34,000 | 190m x 36m |
| Onomichi Shipyard | R.Dock No.6 | 21,000 | 185.3m x 40m |
| Saiki Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. | B.Berth | 42,500 | 237.3m x 35.5m |
Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd (ONOZO)
Sanbacho, Onomichi, Hiroshima 722-0052, Japan
Web: https://onozo.co.jp/
Shipyards
Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd
Onomichi Japan • Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd
Under Group of:
Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd. (ONOZO) has been a key player in the shipbuilding industry since 1943, having delivered over 460 vessels, making it one of Japan’s most experienced shipyards. The company operates a full-service facility, specialising in the design, construction, and support of product tankers, product / chemical tankers, Handy and Handymax bulk carriers, and ferry / ro-ro vessels.
In addition to newbuilds, Onomichi continues its longstanding tradition of ship repair, maintaining strong relationships with clients by consistently focusing on high quality and customer satisfaction. To meet the evolving needs of the industry and stringent marine regulations, the company has invested in modernising its facilities. These include fully climatecontrolled paint shops and automated workshops for steel fabrication and block assembly. Onomichi Dockyard remains committed to continuous improvement, aiming to grow sustainably while delivering the advanced, high-quality vessels that customers demand.
Independent shipyard insight, future-ready newbuild guidance and expert advisory support to help you make confident new construction decisions from planning to delivery.
New construction decisions shape the performance, compliance and commercial value of a vessel for decades. Lloyd’s Register helps owners, operators, charterers and project teams make those decisions with greater clarity, combining trusted classification expertise with practical newbuild advisory support.
Through LR’s New Construction Guide, clients can access independent shipyard intelligence across North Asia, including China, Korea and Japan. The guide helps compare shipyard capabilities, facilities, track record, vessel specialisms and future-fuel readiness, supporting smarter shipyard selection and earlier project planning.
Beyond the guide, LR provides advisory support across the full newbuild lifecycle. From technical specification development and design review to regulatory impact assessments, alternative fuel studies, energy efficiency, carbon capture readiness, site support and operational preparation, LR helps clients reduce uncertainty before it becomes a cost, a delay, or a risk.
With global technical authority, local shipyard knowledge and deep maritime expertise, Lloyd’s Register supports future-ready vessels from the earliest concept through to construction and delivery, helping clients build with confidence in an increasingly complex market.
Panamax
Chemical tanker, Product tanker
Ro-ro, containership
Summary of tabbed selection to inform user
|
Name of Shipyard
|
Facilities
|
G/T
|
L×B (m)
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Onomichi Shipyard | B.Berth | 69,500 | 264.5m x 43m |
| Onomichi Shipyard | R.Dock No.5 | 34,000 | 190m x 36m |
| Onomichi Shipyard | R.Dock No.6 | 21,000 | 185.3m x 40m |
| Saiki Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. | B.Berth | 42,500 | 237.3m x 35.5m |
Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd (ONOZO)
Sanbacho, Onomichi, Hiroshima 722-0052, Japan
Web: https://onozo.co.jp/
