On December 12, a naming and launching ceremony for the crew transfer vessel (CTV) ordered by NYK was held at Kosaba Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture.

The ceremony was attended by many stakeholders, including Masato Yamada, CEO of JERA Nex bp Japan LLC; Takuya Tasso, governor of Iwate Prefecture; and Kyo Ono, mayor of Kamaishi City. NYK President Takaya Soga officially named the vessel “Alfonsino Arrow.”

This vessel is the first CTV ordered by NYK from a Japanese shipyard and is scheduled to transport personnel involved in the construction and maintenance of offshore wind power facilities within Japan.

NYK President Takuya Soga commented as follows:

We modified drawings independently designed by Northern Offshore Services, an NYK Group company in Europe, to meet domestic specifications and sourced aluminum steel and key equipment from domestic manufacturers. This has allowed us to truly realize a “CTV made in Japan.” We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who cooperated with us. We will continue striving alongside our stakeholders to solidify our role as a company essential to society. We are delighted to launch this vessel from Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture, marking a significant step forward.

Length: Approx. 28 meters
Beam: Approx. 9 meters
Gross Tonnage: Approx. 145 tons
Shipyard: Kosaba Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture)


Through its initiatives in the offshore wind power generation sector, NYK is committed to ensuring the safe and reliable supply of electricity within Japan, as well as revitalizing the shipbuilding industry and related sectors.