Crossing Oceans.
Carrying trust
and safety.

SATO STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. | Shipowner, Ship management, Ship Sale and Purchase

About us

Earning the trust and confidence of our clients through solid management.

For over 130 years since our establishment in 1892, we have operated a shipping business based in the maritime city of Onomichi. Honouring the “Trust First” spirit passed down from our predecessors and maintaining “solid management within our means”, we refrain from reckless fleet expansion. We continue to steadily support global maritime logistics by building a high-quality fleet.

Crossing Oceans. Carrying trust and safety.

News

2026.07.01
We are currently recruiting experienced professionals. We look forward to receiving your application. Click here for details.

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Business Activities

Shipowning Business

Focusing primarily on wood-chip carriers and bulk carriers, we own and provide high-quality ocean-going vessels. We are developing a competitive fleet driven by two main wheels: cooperative projects (charterer-nominated projects) based on the strong trust of major shipping companies, and creative projects promoted by us proactively anticipating market demand.

Ship Management

With a commitment to “thorough, hands-on management within our reach,” we dedicate our passion to every single ship. We protect the lifeblood of the maritime industry -safety and asset value- on a 24/7/365 basis.

Shipmanagement

With a commitment to “thorough, hands-on management within our reach,” we dedicate our passion to every single ship. We protect the the lifeblood of the maritime industry -safety and asset value- on a 24/7/365 basis.

Recruit

No flashy expansion. That’s exactly how true professionals grow.

While rooted in Onomichi, we drive multi-billion-yen projects. We are looking for colleagues who will pursue essential “quality” at the forefront of global shipping.