About Orient Marine
At a Glance
Our History
- 1988
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Orient Marine Co., Ltd. was established as an independent company through the separation of ship management, chartering, and operations from Mitsui & Co., Ltd.'s Marine & Offshore Division.
- 2001
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Opened the Amsterdam Office as its first overseas base and began chartering/operations targeting European shipping companies.
- 2005
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Opened the Singapore branch as an Asian hub and commenced vessel operation/management for bulk carriers and tankers.
- 2006
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Opened the European Office in Hamburg, Germany, consolidating the Amsterdam Office to strengthen chartering/operations for European shipping companies.
- 2018
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Opened our Geneva Branch in Switzerland, a strategic hub for major grain traders worldwide, deepening our engagement in the markets.
- 2021
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Opened our Copenhagen Branch in Denmark—one of the world's leading maritime nations—deepening our engagement with clients.
- 2022
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Opened our office in Imabari, the center of Japan's maritime cluster, deepening our engagement with local maritime stakeholders.
- 2028
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40th Anniversary of Orient Marine Co., Ltd.
Value Chain
Our Businesses
Our Strengths
Number of Broking Vessels
660+
Vessels under Operation
250+
Vessels on Order
(as of end of September 2025)
Number of Marine Equipment Supplier Partners
100+
Companies
Number of CPA Holders
9
Specialists
S&P Transactions Volume
Approximately
40–80
Vessels per Year
Driving Digital Transformation
Connecting the World Through Value
Delivering Value Across the World
Portfolio of Our Broking Vessels and Our Global Network
An Integrated Maritime Services Company Specializing in Ocean-Going Vessels
Engaged in the Global Maritime Business Sector
Bridging the World Through the Shipping Business
Part of the Mitsui & Co. Group, with 132 offices across 64 countries
Orient Marine Overseas Network
5 Locations
Percentage of Employees at Overseas Locations
13%
Our broking vessels sail the world's oceans every day.
Environment
Empowering Our Workforce: Systems & Frameworks
Culture
Bridging the Sea and Society
Supporting Global Maritime Logistics
Embracing and Empowering Diversity
Flat and Transparent
Pride in Sustaining Global Infrastructure
A Workplace for Authenticity and Pride
A Resilient Team Driven by Synergy
Future
From the Sea, Shaping the Future
Orient Marine provides advanced maritime services in the ocean-going shipping industry by collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders both in Japan and overseas.
Shipping Business
- • Ensuring Safe and Stable Operation of Ocean-Going Vessels
- • Building the Foundation for Global Supply Chains
- • A Strategic Partner to Owners and Operators
- • Supporting the Shipping that Carries 99.5% of Global Trade
Technological Innovation
- • Optimizing Efficiency and Safety through Maritime DX
- • Driving Adoption and On-Site Implementation of Advanced Technologies
- • Proactively Navigating Evolving Environmental Regulations
Environmental Initiatives
- • Leading Decarbonization Through Alternative Fuel Solutions
- • Proposing Next-Generation Vessels for a Lower Environmental Footprint
- • Committed to Realizing Sustainable Maritime Transportation