Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' (TYO:7011) unit Mitsubishi Shipbuilding launched its large patrol vessel, Yashima, following a naming ceremony at the Shimonoseki Shipyard in Japan, according to a Wednesday release.
The about 6,100-ton vessel, ordered in fiscal 2023, will undergo outfitting work, including installation of the hull equipment, engines, and electrical systems, before being delivered to the Japan Coast Guard during fiscal 2027.
The vessel is about 134 meters in length and 15.8 meters in width and will enhance Japan's maritime security capabilities.