Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), together with group companies NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers Ltd., Japan Marine Science Inc., and Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd. will exhibit at the 17th Int’l Wind Energy Expo to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from March 17 to March 19.
At its booth, the NYK Group will use panels, videos, and a model of a crew transfer vessel (CTV) to introduce new information about services* that meet customer needs in various areas of offshore wind operations. The NYK Group will also have an exhibit dedicated to its Akita School of Wind and Sea, a comprehensive training center offering offshore wind industry training programs, among others, in Oga City, Akita Prefecture, Japan. NYK and Nippon Marine Enterprises Ltd. opened this school in April 2024.
NYK Executive Officer Tsutomu Yokoyama will participate in a panel discussion titled “From Territorial Waters to the EEZ: Shaping Viability, Operations and Coexistence” on March 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
* The NYK Group’s Service Scope for Offshore Wind Power
The NYK Group will have desks and seating for business discussions at its booth, and we look forward to hearing from as many of you as possible.
Booth Information
Exhibition name: WIND EXPO, 17th Int’l Wind Energy Expo
Organizer: RX Japan GK, Co-organized by Japan Wind Power Association (JWPA)
Date and Time: March 17 (Tue) – 19 (Thu), 10:00 – 17:00
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight West Hall 4
NYK Group booth: W29-12
WIND EXPO is Japan’s largest wind energy show. Please see the official website for entry badge registration. Interested parties can apply for an entry badge (free) through the website.
https://www.wsew.jp/spring/en-gb/register.html
Registration for the panel discussion is available at the following link:
https://biz.q-pass.jp/f/12362/sewharu2026_seminar/seminar_register
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Participating NYK Group Companies
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK)
| Overview | Since its establishment in 1885, NYK has provided safe and high-quality transportation services using its world’s largest fleet and global network, extending to sea, land, and air. In the offshore wind business, in July 2023, Rera As, a CTV for the Ishikari Bay New Port wind farm, began operations. In April 2024, NYK established the Akita School of Wind and Sea, a comprehensive training center that offers offshore wind industry training programs, among others, in Oga City, Akita Prefecture. NYK established the ship management company Japan Offshore Support Co., Ltd. at the end of 2024. At the end of 2025, NYK launched its first domestically built CTV, Alfonsino Arrow, at Kosaba Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture. In overseas operations, NYK acquired a majority stake in Northern Offshore Group AB, a leading European CTV operator with a fleet of more than 60 vessels, in January 2025, making the company a consolidated subsidiary. NYK is also studying large work vessel businesses, including the design of cable-laying vessels commissioned by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). By taking advantage of the knowledge accumulated in the shipping and logistics businesses to date, NYK will contribute to developing offshore wind power in Japan through European and Taiwanese expertise and experience from overseas partners. |
| Website | https://www.nyk.com/english/ |
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NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers Ltd.
| Overview | NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers Ltd. operates approximately 40 MPP vessels, including heavy lift vessels and module carriers, as well as approximately 110 bulkers, and is responsible for transporting a wide variety of cargo, including project cargo such as wind turbines, plant cargo, steel materials, and bulk cargo. The company’s MPP & Heavy Lift Vessel Division provides services worldwide as the only Japanese shipping company to operate heavy lifters and deck carriers. |
| Website | https://nbpc.co.jp/en/ |
Japan Maritime Science Inc.
| Overview | Japan Maritime Science Inc. conducts navigation environment assessments for public and private marine infrastructure projects in Japan and overseas, as well as safety evaluations and navigational safety studies related to the acceptance of new ship types and designs, utilizing ship-handling simulators and other advanced tools. In offshore wind power projects, the company supports a wide range of activities, including assistance with documentation during the public offering stage, marine traffic surveys in turbine installation areas, and port surveys and facility evaluations at CTV operation and maintenance (O&M) base ports (covering fairways, anchorages, berthing, mooring, harbor tranquility, and quay structures). After project operators are selected, the company also provides consulting services tailored to diverse customer needs, such as supporting maritime safety committees during turbine construction and operation phases. |
Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd.
| Overview | Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd. is a global supply chain logistics company that provides ocean and air freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution services, and supply chain management. Utilizing a network of 748 offices in 46 countries and regions around the world, more than 25,000 employees provide a wide range of logistics services for diverse and complicated demands of customers. For offshore and onshore wind power projects, Yusen Logistics offers comprehensive, end-to-end solutions that optimize the entire supply chain. We expertly manage every stage — from cargo collection and customs clearance to international and domestic transportation — ensuring a seamless transition culminating in the commencement of operations. Our services cover everything from large components and O&M-related parts to tools, including frames and lifting equipment. |
| Website | https://www.yusen-logistics.com/jp_en/ |
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