Ships & Offshore Facilities
Ships and Offshore Facilities
IHI has been the leader in the field of building large-size tankers and has been playing an important role in rationalizing ocean transport, and now IHI, as the world's leading builder of large-size double hull tankers and containerships of the new generation, continues to offer new ideas and concepts in ship designs. In the shipbuilding field, IHI's technological innovation includes a long list of achievements such as: LNG ships based on the uniquely developed SPB tank system; F-series ships that introduced a new construction method to the world through the application of the series production concept for the standardized design ships; energy-saving technology represented by development of contra-rotating propellers; and super high-speed ferries having a super slender hull form. IHI's technological innovation still continues today for achievement of more economical and efficient ocean transport. IHI also has a good track record in building cruise ships and meteorological survey ships. IHI's technologies accumulated through engineering and construction of a wide variety of ships covering patrol boats for coastguard fleet and naval vessels, as well as offshore structure units such as FPSOs and FSOs are always updated to cater to various market needs. IHI has constructed the first offshore oil drilling equipment (rigs) in Japan, artificial island ice sea rigs, world's largest semi-submerged rigs, floating refinery / storage facilities, and various plant barges. IHI also has constructed various work vessels such as crane ships, dredging boats, concrete plant ships, piling ships, etc.
Very large crude carrier (VLCC)
Since completing the construction of the “Idemitsu-maru”, the world's first VLCC (deadweight capacity: over 200,000 tons) in 1966, IHI has always provided customers with the latest types of large tankers,especially VLCCs. Development has been continued over the years to contribute to Japan's economic growth, and the latest models incorporate the needs of the times. While maintaining a speed of 15.5 knots, the newest models are capable of carrying more crude oil and have superior carrying efficiency. As the world's leader in this field, IHI continues to strengthen its R&D activities with attention focused also on eco-friendly ships that will be in the spotlight in the future.
Ferry “Yukari”
IHI got a lot of attention by releasing the super fast ferry “Suzuran” in response to the demands of the times. By applying the technologies used for “Suzuran”, IHI has been making achievements in building new-generation ferries.
Future-56 bulk carrier
IHI developed “F-series” standard ships as a world pioneering company. “Future 56”, which IHI launched as the latest F-series ship, won high reputation all over the world and became a hot-selling product.
9,600TEU container ship
A very high degree of technological ability is required to develop large and high speed container ships. IHI has always led the way in this field and we have constructed the 9,600 TEU container ship that is the largest of its kind in Japan.
“Sanha LPG FPSO”
IHI developed the world's largest floating LPG production, storage, and offloading facility (LPG-FPSO). The SPB® containment system on this unit, an own development of IHI and already successfully proven on LPG carriers, LNG carriers and LPG FSO units, was employed with expectations for outstanding performance, and the unit was completed and delivered two and a half years from contract signing. In addition to using excellent shipbuilding technology, IHI showed its comprehensive ability in the integration engineering for the plant. IHI's attitude to achieve those results through pursuit of customer satisfaction was highly praised by the parties concerned.
Destroyer “Hyuga”
The helicopter carrying destroyer is the largest and the most up-to-date destroyer in the Maritime Self-Defense Force. She is the fruit of continued efforts of IHI to remain the leaders in achieving the highest standard of naval shipbuilding technology.
Dredging and oil recovery ship “Kaisho-maru” and automated mooring system / automated dredged material sand transport system
This ship is usually devoted to dredging work in the Kanmon Straits, but it can also act as an oil recovery vessel when there is an emergency such as an oil spill. In order to reduce manpower and to increase safety, IHI has developed and delivered the world's first automated dredged material sand transport system combined with automated mooring system at the sand processing site on shore.
Contra-rotating propulsion system for next generation coastal trade vessels
In February 2007, a next-generation coastal trade vessel with a contra-rotating propeller (already experienced in larger ships application) and electric propulsion system entered into service. Its energy conservation effect and reduction in environmental load are valued greatly.
Z-Peller®
The Z-peller is the most popular propulsion unit in the world's tugboat market. Customers highly evaluate this propulsion unit for its high quality and durability.
Main Products
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- Oil tankers
- LNG / LPG carriers
- Container ships
- Bulk carriers
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- Passenger ships / ferries
- Naval vessels / coast guard ships
- Work vessels
- Propulsion units
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