Japanese shipbuilders to resume domestic LNG carrier construction by 2035

Source:Nikkei Asia

02 — Who / Subject

Imabari Shipbuilding, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Namura Shipbuilding

03 — Where / Locus

Japan

04 — When / Temporality

2035

Verified: June 14, 2026

05 — Why / Core Summary

"Imabari Shipbuilding, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and Namura Shipbuilding plan to resume domestic LNG carrier production. Targeting 3 to 5 ships per year with potential technical cooperation from South Korea."

Conflict Analysis

A strategic move to revitalize the domestic shipbuilding industry for high-value energy carriers.

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Japanese shipbuilders to resume domestic LNG carrier construction by 2035