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Becker Marine Systems expands in Japan with Kobe office

German propeller manufacturer Becker Marine Systems is opening an office in Kobe as it expands in the Japanese market.

Marcus Hand, Editor

April 13, 2016

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Becker Marine is showcasing its products at Sea Japan 2016 in Tokyo along with Japanese partner Nakashima Propeller.

Commenting on its expansion in the Japanese market said Henning Kuhlmann, md of Becker Marine Systems said: “We have been able to establish ourselves on the Japanese market in the past few years.

“We now want to adapt ourselves more to the special market in Japan and continue to increase the level of awareness in the region.”

Becker Marine Systems has recently won orders for Becker Twisted Rudders by Imabari Shipbuilding and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries as well as a King Support Rudder by Japan Marine United.

About the Author

Marcus Hand

Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

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