Kawasaki Shipbuilding
[ACTIVE]HQ: Kobe, Japan · Est. 1878 · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Kawasaki Shipbuilding: 1 model. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Kobe, Japan
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Kawasaki Shipbuilding (formally Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ship & Offshore Structure Company) is the shipbuilding division of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, producing LNG carriers, LPG carriers, container ships, bulk carriers, oil tankers, submarines for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and jetfoils. With origins dating to 1878, it operates shipyards in Kobe and Sakaide, Japan, and is collaborating with NVIDIA on a next-generation AI-powered digital shipyard.
Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Kawasaki Shipbuilding.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
President & CEO (KHI)
Founding Team
cofounder · no longer at company · Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Key Former Leadership (1 Tracked)
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Kawasaki x NVIDIA Digital ShipyardJul 16, 2026
MOST RECENT · Kawasaki x NVIDIA Digital Shipyard · 2026-07-16 · with NVIDIA · OPERATING · NACKS Joint Venture (Kawasaki x COSCO Shipping) · 1995-01-01 · with COSCO Shipping · OPERATING
FAQ
What is Kawasaki Shipbuilding?
Kawasaki Shipbuilding (formally Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ship & Offshore Structure Company) is the shipbuilding division of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, producing LNG carriers, LPG carriers, container ships, bulk carriers, oil tankers, submarines for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and jetfoils. With origins dating to 1878, it operates shipyards in Kobe and Sakaide, Japan, and is collaborating with NVIDIA on a next-generation AI-powered digital shipyard.
What does Kawasaki Shipbuilding make?
Kawasaki Shipbuilding has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Kawasaki Vessel (Kawasaki Shipbuilding builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is Kawasaki Shipbuilding publicly traded?
Kawasaki Shipbuilding is not an independent public company; it has been acquired, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who is the CEO of Kawasaki Shipbuilding?
Shozo Kawasaki is the founder of Kawasaki Shipbuilding, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Kawasaki Shipbuilding?
Kawasaki Shipbuilding has no separately traded stock; it has been acquired.
Where is Kawasaki Shipbuilding headquartered?
Kawasaki Shipbuilding is headquartered in Kobe, Japan.
Who owns Kawasaki Shipbuilding?
Kawasaki Shipbuilding has been acquired and is no longer independently owned.
Where does Kawasaki Shipbuilding operate robots?
Kawasaki Shipbuilding is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
Is Kawasaki Shipbuilding a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Kawasaki Shipbuilding ranks in roughly the top 81% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Kawasaki Shipbuilding founded?
Kawasaki Shipbuilding was founded in 1878.
Is Kawasaki Shipbuilding safe?
Kawasaki Shipbuilding has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.