LAUNCHING CEREMONY INFO

In the course of a year, ONOMICHI conducts launchings of around 10 ships, sending them down the slipway from the building berth into the sea. It is a very powerful and moving sight – a huge ship, that towers up before one’s eyes, gliding down into the sea with a thunderous roar.
Our launching ceremonies can be attended by members of the public.
Why not come along and see a ship being launched?

Views of a launching ceremony

Scheduled launching ceremonies


Date Outline data
Thursday,
April 24th, 2025
9:30
Construction number
： 835
Owner
： LEPTA SHIPPING CO., LTD.
Type
： D/W 40,000M.T. Bulker
Length
： abt. 179.99 M
Breadth
： 32.00 M

Information of the ship

※Schedule is subject to change.

  • Info on past launching ceremonies is here

Program

Program

  • Naming of the vessel

    Naming of the vessel

  • Cutting the code

    Cutting the cord

  • Launching

    Launching

  • Presentation of bouquet

    Presentation of bouquet

[Cutting the cord]

The launching ceremony is a ceremony to celebrate the birth of the ship, by cutting the cord that is attached to the ship and the land.
The cord is connected to a bottle of sake. The ship is launched when the sake is broken in conjunction with the cutting of the cord.
In Japan, a silver axe is used in such ceremonies. It is a good luck charm that is said to get rid of the devil.
Three grooves carved on the left side of the axe represent God, and four grooves carved on the right side represent the four heavenly kings. These ask for the protection of God.
The cord that was used in the ceremony is later used as a lucky charm for an easy birth.

Video of a launching ceremony

Access

･ About 20 minutes from JR Onomichi Station by bus (get off at the Onomichi-zosen-mae stop)
･ About 10 minutes from JR Onomichi Station by taxi
･ About 15 minutes from JR Higashi-onomichi Station by bus (get off at the Onomichi-zosen-mae stop)
･ About 10 minutes from JR Higashi-onomichi Station by taxi
･ About 15 minutes from Shinkansen Shin-onomichi Station by taxi

Requests to those attending a ceremony

  • We’ll carry out the ceremony even if it rains.
  • The site opens one hour before the ceremony begins.
    Please note that you can’t entry the shipyard after the ceremony begins.
  • Please do not come by car – there is only limited parking space inside the shipyard.
    (If all the parking space is full, we may refuse entry to people in cars.)
  • Please cooperate by following our staff’s instructions inside the shipyard.
    (Please do not touch any objects inside the yard, on any account.)
  • Please make sure that any children you bring are accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
  • We are careful to take safety precautions for the ceremony, but nonetheless, please exercise thorough care regarding your own safety.
  • Please be aware that our company will not accept any liability for any injury that may be sustained inside the launching site.
  • Please contact us in advance if you wish to attend a ceremony in a group.

Contact

General Affairs Sec., General Affairs Dept.,
Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd.
TEL: +81-848-20-2953　FAX: +81-848-20-2969
Email: general@onozo.co.jp

D/W 60,000M.T. BULK CARRIER

D/W 60,000M.T. BULK CARRIER

This ship is a deadweight Sixty thousand metric tons bulk carrier. The length overall is one hundred ninety nine point nine meters, the breadth is thirty two point two six meters.
She features 4 hydraulic deck cranes and 5 cargo holds, and is complied with common structure regulation, rich for versatility and user-friendly ship and capable to carry various bulky cargoes.
She has many features considering the earth environment. Main engine is low-revolution and low-consumption electrically controlled type engine, also both Main engine and generator engine are complied with IMO nox emission control tier 2.
“Onomichi Straight Bow” improves the performance by reducing the resistance in the water, flow distribution plate controls the flow and improves the inflow to the propeller, and equipped non hub vortex type propeller, these decrease the resistance acting on the ship’s hull and helps to reduce fuel consumption.
Also ballast water treatment system is featured for the purpose of environmental conservation.
Reflects various range of views in detail to meet the changing demands of the market.
We are proud to have built this beautiful ship.

D/W 60,000M.T. BULK CARRIER

D/W 60,000M.T. BULK CARRIER

This ship is a deadweight Sixty thousand metric tons bulk carrier. The length overall is one hundred ninety nine point nine meters, the breadth is thirty two point two six meters.
She features 4 hydraulic deck cranes and 5 cargo holds, and is complied with common structure regulation, rich for versatility and user-friendly ship and capable to carry various bulky cargoes.
She has many features considering the earth environment. Main engine is low-revolution and low-consumption electrically controlled type engine, also both Main engine and generator engine are complied with IMO nox emission control tier 2.
“Onomichi Straight Bow” improves the performance by reducing the resistance in the water, flow distribution plate controls the flow and improves the inflow to the propeller, and equipped non hub vortex type propeller, these decrease the resistance acting on the ship’s hull and helps to reduce fuel consumption.
Also ballast water treatment system is featured for the purpose of environmental conservation.
Reflects various range of views in detail to meet the changing demands of the market.
We are proud to have built this beautiful ship.

D/W 60,000M.T. BULK CARRIER

D/W 60,000M.T. BULK CARRIER

This ship is a deadweight Sixty thousand metric tons bulk carrier. The length overall is one hundred ninety nine point nine meters, the breadth is thirty two point two six meters.
She features 4 hydraulic deck cranes and 5 cargo holds, and is complied with common structure regulation, rich for versatility and user-friendly ship and capable to carry various bulky cargoes.
She has many features considering the earth environment. Main engine is low-revolution and low-consumption electrically controlled type engine, also both Main engine and generator engine are complied with IMO nox emission control tier 2.
“Onomichi Straight Bow” improves the performance by reducing the resistance in the water, flow distribution plate controls the flow and improves the inflow to the propeller, and equipped non hub vortex type propeller, these decrease the resistance acting on the ship’s hull and helps to reduce fuel consumption.
Also ballast water treatment system is featured for the purpose of environmental conservation.
Reflects various range of views in detail to meet the changing demands of the market.
We are proud to have built this beautiful ship.

D.W. 80,000 M.T. TYPE PRODUCT TANKER

D.W. 80,000 M.T. TYPE PRODUCT TANKER

This vessel is a deadweight Eighty thousand metric tons type product tanker. The length, overall is two hundred nineteen meters, the breadth is thirty-eight meters.
And the vessel is newly developed environment friendly type tanker with basic concept improving 4 performances, “Operation”, “Safety”, “Maintenance” and “Environment”, and also which was designed based on our ship building experience and data from cargo operations in order to be made vessel more easy operation and reduce the maintenance cost.
Main engine is low-revolution and super long stroke type electrically controlled type engine. “Onomichi Parallel Fin” and “Rudder Bulb” improve the flow around stern part. Also to apply the anti-fouling paint, these can help to reduce fuel consumption.
Moreover, the vessel also features not only the ballast treatment system, but also the outfitting for the new Panama Canal requirement. Reflecting various range of views in detail to meet the changing demands of the market.
We are proud to have built this beautiful vessel.

D.W. 50,000 M.T. TYPE PRODUCT/CHEMICAL TANKER

D.W. 50,000 M.T. TYPE PRODUCT/CHEMICAL TANKER

This vessel is a deadweight 50,000 metric tons type product/chemical tanker. The length, overall is 182.5 meters, the breadth is 32.2 meters.
And the vessel is MR tanker in the 5th generation which was designed based on 4 concepts, “Operation”, “Safety”, “Maintenance” and “Environment”.
And for the noise regulation application regularized newly this time, 1 layer of accommodation floor is added and rubber vibration isolator is installed to the generator. That provides good working environment for ship’s crew.
Moreover, the vessel also features not only the ballast treatment system, but also the outfitting for the new Panama Canal requirement. Reflecting various range of views in detail to meet the changing demands of the market.
Main engine is low-revolution and super long stroke type electrically controlled type engine. “Onomichi Parallel Fin” and “Rudder Bulb” improve the flow around stern part. Also to apply the anti-fouling paint, these can help to reduce fuel consumption.
We are proud to have built this beautiful vessel.

D.W. 110,000 M.T. TYPE PRODUCT TANKER

D.W. 110,000 M.T. TYPE PRODUCT TANKER

The vessel in front of you is a deadweight one hundred ten thousand metric tons product tanker, having her length overall, two hundred forty-five point five meters, and she is the biggest one that Onomichi Dockyard is able to construct.
Her cargo oil tanks are adopted Epoxy paint, which has good endurance for oil products, and also adopted the auto-painting machine called “NACOSU“, and thanks to the both, her cargo oil tanks have sufficient quality of painting.
“Onomichi Straight Bow” reduces the resistance to the water, and “Onomichi Parallel Fin” controls the flow around the vessel and decreases the resistance, and both help to reduce fuel consumption.
Her detailed specification meets the changeable demands of the market.
We are proud to have built this beautiful vessel.
Thank you.

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