April 10, 2026
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.
Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) and its wholly owned subsidiary Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen) announce that “K” LINE has acquired all of the shares of “K” Line Wind Service, Ltd. (KWS) held by Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen, making it a wholly owned subsidiary of “K” LINE. Previously, the two companies operated KWS as a joint venture.
- Overview of KWS
KWS was established in 2021 as a joint venture between “K” LINE and Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen. With a view toward the anticipated growth of offshore wind power generation, KWS is engaged in the offshore wind support vessel business, including the operation of work vessels and geotechnical survey vessels.
- Purpose of Acquisition of Full Ownership
The goal of the acquisition is to accelerate decision-making and achieve more integrated business operations to facilitate the growth of KWS’s business and enhance the corporate value of the “K” LINE Group as a whole.
- Date of Share Acquisition
March 31, 2026
Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen, together with Offshore Operation Co., Ltd.,*1 will continue to support KWS’s businesses as part of the “K” LINE Group.
*1 A subsidiary of Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen. The company operates offshore support vessels in a wide range of fields, including support operations associated with marine resource development and offshore wind power projects, marine surveys, offshore construction, towing and maritime salvage.
Related Press Release
April 30, 2021:
Establishment of “K” Line Wind Service, Ltd. for Offshore Support Vessel Operation
https://www.kline.co.jp/en/news/energy_business_strategy/energy_business_strategy-20210430.html
