JAPAN
This page provides details on warships from Japan. All photographs displayed are copyright Matterson Marine Pty Ltd unless otherwise acknowledged.
Ship names are prefaced by J.D.S. (Japanese Defense Ship)
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Support Ships
HIUCHI
CLASS SUPPORT SHIPS
| AMS | Name | Builder | Launched | Commissioned | De-Commissioned | Comments |
| 4301 | Hiuchi | Nippon Kokan, Tsurumi | 4-Sep-2001 | 27-Mar-2002 | ||
| 4302 | Suo | Nippon Kokan, Tsurumi | 25-Apr-2003 | 16 Mar 2004 | ||
| 4303 | Amakusa | Nippon Kokan, Tsurumi | 6-Aug-2003 | 16 Mar 2004 | ||
| 4304 | *** | Nippon Kokan, Tsurumi | * | * | Under Construction | |
| 4305 | *** | Nippon Kokan, Tsurumi | * | * | Under Construction |
| LENGTH | 65.00m |
| BEAM | 12.00m |
| DISPLACEMENT | 980 tons / 1500 tons (fl) |
| ARMAMENT | - |
| MACHINERY | 2 diesels; 2 props; 5000 bhp |
| SPEED | 15 knots |
| RANGE | |
| COMPLEMENT | 40 |
| AIRCRAFT | - |
| COMMENTS |
SHIRASE
CLASS ICEBREAKER
| AGB | Name | Builder | Launched | Commissioned | De-Commissioned | Comments |
| 5002 | Shirase | Nippon Kokan, Tsurumi | 11-Dec-1981 | 12-Dec-1983 |
| LENGTH | 134.00m |
| BEAM | 28.00m |
| DISPLACEMENT | 11660 tons / 18900 tons (fl) |
| ARMAMENT | - |
| MACHINERY | 6 diesels; 3 props; 30000 bhp |
| SPEED | 19 knots |
| RANGE | 25000 / 15 |
| COMPLEMENT | 174 + 60 passengers |
| AIRCRAFT | 2/SH-61A helicopters 1/OH-6D helicopter |
| COMMENTS |
MASHU
CLASS REPLENISHMENT OILER
| AOR | Name | Builder | Launched | Commissioned | De-Commissioned | Comments |
| 425 | Mashu | Mitsui, Tamano | 5-Feb-2003 | 15 Mar 2004 | ||
| 426 | Omi | Hitachi, Kanagawa | 19 Feb 2004 | 3 Mar 2005 |
| LENGTH | 221.00m |
| BEAM | 27.00m |
| DISPLACEMENT | 13500 tons (approx) |
| ARMAMENT | 2 / 20mm Phalanx CIWS |
| MACHINERY | 2 diesels; 2 props; 4000bhp |
| SPEED | 24 knots |
| RANGE | * |
| COMPLEMENT | 150 |
| AIRCRAFT | - |
| COMMENTS |
TOWADA
CLASS REPLENISHMENT OILERS
| AOR | Name | Builder | Launched | Commissioned | De-Commissioned | Comments |
| 422 | Towada | Hitachi, Maizuru | 25-Mar-1986 | 24-Mar-1987 | ||
| 423 | Tokiwa | IHI, Tokyo | 23-Mar-1989 | 12-Mar-1990 | ||
| 424 | Hamana | Mitsui, Tamano | 18-May-1989 | 29-Mar-1990 |
| LENGTH | 167.00m |
| BEAM | 22.00m |
| DISPLACEMENT | 8300 tons / 15850 tons (fl) |
| ARMAMENT | - |
| MACHINERY | 2 diesels; 2 props; 26400 bhp |
| SPEED | 22 knots |
| RANGE | 10500 / 20 |
| COMPLEMENT | 140 |
| AIRCRAFT | - |
| COMMENTS |
SAGAMI
CLASS REPLENISHMENT OILER
| AOR | Name | Builder | Launched | Commissioned | De-Commissioned | Comments |
| 421 | Sagami | Hitachi, Maizuru | 4-Sep-1978 | 30-Mar-1979 | 2004 |
| LENGTH | 146.00m |
| BEAM | 19.00m |
| DISPLACEMENT | 5000 tons / 11600 tons (fl) |
| ARMAMENT | - |
| MACHINERY | 2 diesels; 2 props; 18600 bhp |
| SPEED | 22 knots |
| RANGE | 9500 / 20 |
| COMPLEMENT | 130 |
| AIRCRAFT | - |
| COMMENTS |
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