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日本海事新聞ニュース Japan Maritime Daily Sep 29, 2025 (Mon)

Imabari Collaborates with SHI on Hull Block Fabrication for Two Aframax Tankers

SHIME’s Yokosuka Shipyard

　It was learned on September 26 that the Sumitomo Heavy Industries Group will be responsible for man ・・・続きはログインして下さいnext 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