Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) extends its deepest sympathies to the many victims of the massive earthquake and tsunami that caused incalculable loss of lives and property throughout eastern Japan on March 11. We sincerely pray for the safety of all those affected by the disaster and for recovery of all regions as quickly as possible.

Current Operating Status of Production Facilities

as of August 9, 2011
No delays are currently being experienced in the procurement of parts, etc. on a scale significant enough to impact production activities. Going forward, however, production could conceivably be affected by energy-saving measures, etc.. The situation will continue to be monitored closely.

Outline

The Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works utilized its favorable location on the Kanmon Strait to start operations, with ship repair as a mainstay business, in 1914.
At the Enoura Plant, we have manufactured luxury ferries, RORO boats, special-purpose vessels such as cable layers and ocean research vessels, and aluminum-alloy high-speed boats. We are engaged in a diverse range of marine manufacturing.
At the Yamatomachi Plant, since 1964, we have manufactured hydraulic machinery of all types, testing systems, and deck machinery, as well as aircraft components and various other products. In this way, we meet a diverse range of customers' needs.
At sea, on land, and in the air... The Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works is continually engaged in manufacturing for the next generation.