Ship Business
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A 60% share of the Japanese market.A history of over 80 yearsas specialists in ship interiors
Since its establishment in 1943, our ship business has supported the Japanese shipbuilding industry with its interior work. We boast the longest history and the best track record in the ship interior industry, claiming an approximately 60% share of the national market. We have worked on a large number of ships of both domestic and overseas registry and have earned an excellent reputation worldwide.
Why choose NSS
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Comprehensive Strength
From concept to installation
The strength of NSS ship business lies in its comprehensiveness, enabling us to handle all tasks involved with ship interiors. We are able to provide turnkey solutions for ship interiors, covering everything from concept planning, space arrangement, design, coloring, furniture and lighting selection, materials procurement, and installation.
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Track Record
Installation of approx. 300 vessels interiors annually
NSS handles approximately 300 projects a year, both domestic and international. From luxury cruise ships to tugboats, NSS performs every part of the interior work for a wide variety of vessels.
- 【Work handled】
- Interior work for ship accommodations, comprehensive floor surfacing for ship accommodations, refrigerated provision storage unit installation, cryogenic ship tank thermal insulation work (e.g., LNG carriers, LPG carriers) etc.
- 【Our work】
- AIDA Cruise, ADORA Cruise, Asuka II, Sun Flower /Kurenai, P&O Cruise, Princess Cruise, Chikyu(deep earthexploration ship), PGS(deep sea resource exploration ship), Evergreen (container ship), etc.
03
Network
Twenty-seven offices nationwide
From Kyushu to Hokkaido, we have 27 offices in close contact with shipyards throughout Japan. In addition, we have cultivated a network of subcontractors throughout Japan. We centrally manage about 1,000 outside engineers nationwide, optimally assigning personnel to ensure a prompt response and that work is performed in a timely manner.
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Procurement
High quality at a reasonable price
We have established a supply chain able to procure all kinds of materials according to the use and size of each ship. Based on our extensive business track record and relationships built on trust, we are able to procure good materials at reasonable prices through price negotiation with domestic and overseas manufacturers. In addition, we have our own production division to manufacture custom-made furniture.
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Design
Safety and comfort
Designing ship interiors requires a variety of specialized knowledge. We pursue high design quality and comfort while clearing a number of hurdles unique to ship interiors, such as how to make the most of limited space, and meeting different regulations, and safety standards. We take a consideration for people, for human connection and for the shipowner's wishes and turn them into reality.
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Construction Management Capability
Commitment to security and quality
Together with our trusted subcontractors, we strive to manage construction safety and maintain quality. While ships are a special type of space,our motto is to provide precise and careful work for even those places that cannot be seen.This is why customers choose NSS.
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Technical Strengths
Tackling new methods, and even new types of vessels
We are also constantly focused on new technologies, such as new construction methods that create comfortable spaces within the smallest area.We also continue to refine our technology to meet new needs for special vessels such as refrigerator ships and offshore support vessels.
