Top Message

    With Qualified Ships and Operational Excellence,
    We Commit Ourselves to Enhance International Transportation
    and to Contribute to a Better Future for the World. 

    Founded in 1926, Yamamaru Kisen has been a leading and customer-oriented tonnage provider of ship-owning solutions to its customers by meeting their demands for 100 years, priding itself on a steadfast commitment to sound corporate management.
    As the importance of global logistics, including the ocean transportation, continues to grow amidst rapid change of our surroundings, we remain dedicated to decisively support the flow of goods and cargoes by enhancing value in the ocean transportation with safe, fuel-efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly ships while committing ourselves to sustainable practices, including the decarbonization of the ocean transportation and preservation of the global environment.

    An unwavering commitment to environmental protection is also among Yamamaru Kisen’s key principles, as we seek to contribute to a more sustainable society.
    Leveraging the wealth of knowledge accumulated from long experience, coupled with innovative ideas, we are poised to continue providing our customers with the best solutions that meet the evolving needs from them.
    Meeting expectation and earning trust from our customers is our core value which leads to a mutually beneficial future.
    As we look to the future and confronts the challenges ahead, we humbly seek the ongoing support of our valued stakeholders.

    Masafumi Kuwata

    President & C.E.O.
    Yamamaru Kisen Co., Ltd.

    Corporate Information

    Company Name
    Yamamaru Kisen Co., Ltd.
    Location
    Head Office
    4755-15 Takasu-cho, Onomichi-city, Hiroshima-pref., 729-0141, Japan

    Tokyo Office
    2F ARISTO Toranomon, 1-17-16
    Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo,
    105-0003, Japan
    Tel
    +81-848-55-5111
    President & C.E.O.
    Masafumi Kuwata
    Directors & Officers

    Director & ChairmanFumitaka Kuwata

    Managing DirectorMakoto Kobayashi

    Executive DirectorTomohiro Murakami

    AuditorMizuho Araki

    Executive OfficerMotoharu Hamabe

    Executive OfficerMotokazu Kojima

    Founded
    1926
    Established
    1957
    Capital
    53 Million Yen
    Number of Staff
    35
    Number of Seafarers
    700
    Group DWT
    3.30 million (December 2024)
    End of Fiscal Year
    December
    Business Activities
    Shipping
    Aircraft Leasing
    Real Estate Leasing

    Main Customers

    Arcelor Mittal / Archer Daniels Midland / Cargill International / Cobelfret
    Comerge / Dorian LPG / Eastern Pacific Shipping / JERA / Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines / Nippon Yusen Kaisha / NS United Kaiun Kaisha
    NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers / Viterra / Wilmar International

    China Eastern Airlines / EVA Airways / Garuda Indonesia / Thai AirAsia
    Transavia France / TUI Airways / Wizz Air

    Japan Shipping Services / Marubeni / Mitsui & Co. / Noblex / Orix / Sumitomo

    Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding / Imabari Shipbuilding / Jiangnan Shipyard / Kawasaki Heavy Industries
    Kitanihon Shipbuilding / Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding / Nihon Shipyard / New Times Shipbuilding
    Onomichi Dockyard / Oshima Shipbuilding / Shin Kurushima Sanoyas Shipbuilding
    Tsuneishi Heavy Industries (Cebu) / Tsuneishi Shipbuilding

    Anglo-Eastern / Fleet Management / Misuga Kaiun / MMS

    Banks

    Bank of Fukuoka / Chugoku Bank / Ehime Bank / Hiroshima Bank / Hyakujushi Bank
    Iyo Bank / Mizuho Bank / MUFG Bank / Nishi-Nippon City Bank / Resona Bank
    San-in Godo Bank / Shizuoka Bank / Shoko Chukin Bank / Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank

    Membership of Institutions

    All Japan Seamen’s Union
    International Mariners Management Association of Japan
    Japanese Shipowners’ Association

    Slogan

    Better, Safer and Greener with us

    Organization Chart

    Anniversary

    Beyond 100 and towards 200 with
    “Better, Safer and Greener with us”

    In appreciation of your support and trust in Yamamaru Kisen over the past 100 years,

    we remain commited to fulfill our responsibilities and keep pursuing our goals.

    As we celebrate our 100th anniversary, our company begins a new journey
    towards the next 100 years by taking on new challenges.

    Corporate History

    Main Historical Events

    1926  Founded
    Started the coastal shipping business

    1957  Incorporated

    1967  Expanded into the regional shipping for Asian trade

    1981  Expanded into the ocean-going shipping

    1985  Owned its first Panamax bulk carrier

    1996  Obtained International Safety Management (ISM) Code certification

    2005  Started the real estate leasing business

    2006  Owned its first Capesize bulk carrier

    2007  Started the aircraft leasing business

    2011  Relocated the headquarter to Takasu-cho, Onomichi-city

    2021  Opened Tokyo office

    History of Business Activities

    1926 – 1957
    Foundation and Sole Proprietorship

    1957 – 1981
    Incorporation and Expansion into Time Charter Business, as a Tonnage Provider of Ocean-going Shipping for Asian Trade

    1981 – 1995
    Expansion into Ocean-going Shipping Business and Diversification of Ship Types

    1995 – 2006
    Dedication to and Concentration on Owning Ocean-going Ships

    2006 – 2012
    Reinforcement of Business Relations with Specific Charterers and Start of Aircraft Leasing Business

    2012 – 2020
    Reinforcement of Business Relations with Japanese Charterers and Global Shippers and Consignors, and Expansion of Aircraft Leasing Business

    2020 –
    Differentiation from Others through Continuously Placing Orders of Newbuildings with Short-Term Charter and Increase of the Number of Ships under Long-Term Bareboat Charter

    Access

    Head Office

    4755-15 Takasu-cho, Onomichi-city, Hiroshima-pref.,
    729-0141 Japan

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    Tokyo Office

    2F ARISTO Toranomon, 1-17-16 Nishi-Shimbashi,
    Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0003 Japan

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