The Cooperative Association of Japan Shipbuilders (CAJS)

The Cooperative Association of Japan Shipbuilders was established in 1959 to assist small and medium sized shipbuilding companies cooperate with each other, thus encouraging modernisation and allowing member companies to confront the challenges of tackling the export market.

The Association carries out surveys of the industry, with the intention of evaluating the needs of individual countries and promoting international cooperation.

It also studies how new technological innovation can be applied to smaller vessels, and compiles these findings into guidelines and advisory reports for it's member companies.

Overseas Branches
JETRO Dalian Shipbuilding Division
JETEO Singapore Shipbuilding Division

*JETRO is a non-profit making, semi-governmental organisation dedicated to the promotion of international free trade between Japan and other nations.

• Modern Ship in Japan by the CAJS
Published biennially, this illustrative publication focuses on the small-mid size newbuildings of recent years from the member companies of CAJS.