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Pioneer in Domestic Specialized Tanker Transport

Based on our many years of extensive experience, we have established a system that can meet our customers' needs and are committed to ensuring safe and swift transportation.
Additionally, as pioneers in specialized tank ship transport, we operate numerous vessels and have earned the trust of many major companies.
Going forward, we will continue to provide transportation systems that offer high benefits to our customers.

What is a Specialized Tanker?

A specialized tanker is a ship equipped with dedicated tank structures designed to transport special cargo such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), sulfuric acid, asphalt, and other specialized materials.

Examples of Specialized Tankers

  • LPG Tanker: Vessels that transport liquefied petroleum gas.
  • LAG Tanker: Vessels that transport liquefied ammonia gas.
  • Corrosion-Resistant Tanker: Ships designed for transporting sulfuric acid, with features to prevent tank corrosion.
  • High-Temperature Liquid Tanker: Ships equipped with heating systems to maintain asphalt at temperatures above 100 degrees Celsius.

Aono Marine’s specialized tankers operate under advanced management based on international standards, committed to safe navigation and environmental protection.

Expanding Our Horizons to the World’s Oceans

Building on over 130 years of experience and trust in maritime transportation since our founding, we continue to challenge ourselves to meet the increasing global demand for shipping. In our international shipping division, we primarily own and operate state-of-the-art chemical tankers and small to medium-sized bulk carriers. These vessels are held and operated under medium- to long-term charter contracts with leading domestic and international shipping companies, as well as major global resource and grain corporations.
By continuously ordering new ships to expand and modernize our fleet, we aim to enhance business stability and our presence in the market, becoming the best choice for our customers. We will continue to flexibly respond to changing times and to meet diverse vessel needs around the world.

Fleet List

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Corrosion-resistant vessel (for inorganic industrial chemicals)
Corrosion-resistant vessel (for sulfuric acid)
High-Pressure Liquefied Gases
General Chemical Products (Organic Chemicals)
Ocean-going dry bulk carrier
CLARA INSIGNIA Ocean-going: bulk cargo vessel
LESEDI QUEEN Ocean-going: bulk cargo vessel
CHEMROUTE PEGASUS Ocean-going: liquid chemical bulk carrier
GCL PRAIA MOLE Ocean-going: bulk cargo vessel
KOREI MARU Domestic: Inorganic Industrial Chemical Carrier
KOYO MARU Domestic: Sulfuric Acid Carrier
KORYU MARU Domestic: Sulfuric Acid Carrier
KOSUI MARU Domestic: Inorganic Industrial Chemical Carrier
KOKA MARU Domestic: Liquid Chemical Bulk Carrier
KOSHIN MARU Domestic: Carbon Dioxide Carrier
KIGEN MARU Domestic: Sulfuric Acid Carrier
KEISHO MARU Domestic: Inorganic Industrial Chemical Carrier
KOKEN MARU Domestic: Inorganic Industrial Chemical Carrier
KOSHUN MARU Domestic: Sulfuric Acid Carrier
KOSEN MARU Domestic: Sulfuric Acid Carrier
KOHO MARU Domestic: Inorganic Industrial Chemical Carrier
KOWA MARU Domestic: Sulfuric Acid Carrier
KOAN MARU Domestic: Liquefied Ammonia Carrier
NO30. KOKI MARU Domestic: Liquid Chemical Bulk Carrier

Company

Company Name Aono Marine Co.,Ltd.
Adress

Head Office: 1-1-17 Nitta-machi, Niihama City, Ehime 792-0003, Japan
Tel: +81-0897-33-8545 (Main)

Tokyo Branch: Koransyabiru 3F, 6-14-20 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo-to 104-0061, Japan
Tel: +81-03-5255-7730 (Main)

Founded May 15, 1894 (May 15, Meiji 27)
Established July 15, 1955 (July 15, Showa 30)
Capital 100 million yen
Number of employees 65
Directors Chairman of the Board: Tadashi Aono
President and CEO: Tsutomu Aono
Director: Wakako Aono
Senior Executive Officer: Isao Tamura
Executive Officer: Yasushi Murakami
Executive Officer: Takashi Moritoku
Auditor: Noriko Aono
Business
Activities
Maritime Transportation, Maritime Ship Agency, Cargo Handling, Ship Leasing, and Other Services
Main Cargo Handled Corrosive substances (inorganic chemicals), Liquefied high-pressure gases, General chemicals (organic chemicals), Ocean-going bulk carrier
Banks The Iyo Bank
Toyo Shinkin Bank
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank
Major Business Partners Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd.
Sumitomo Logistics Co., Ltd.
Assids Co., Ltd.
DOWA Eco-System Co., Ltd.
Kyowa Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
Nickel & Lioness Co., Ltd.
Sumitomo Corporation
ITOCHU Corporation
Marubeni Corporation
NYK Bulk & Projects Co., Ltd.
Iino Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd.
NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd.
Sumika Logistics Co., Ltd.
Asahi Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
Shikoku Chemicals Corporation
AST Co., Ltd.
Taki Chemical Co., Ltd.
Sojitz Corporation
Mitsubishi Corporation
Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
Cargill Ocean Transportation
Global Chartering Limited
YK Bulkers Pte. Ltd.

Head Office: 1-1-17 Nitta-machi, Niihama City, Ehime 792-0003, Japan

Tokyo Branch: Koransyabiru 3F, 6-14-20 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo-to 104-0061, Japan

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