The JMSDF is procuring Sakura-class OPVs at a rapid pace to strengthen maritime surveillance around Japan amid growing regional security pressures, particularly China’s expanding maritime activities.
The Japanese company Japan Maritime United held on March 13, 2026, the launch ceremony for two new Sakura-type patrol ships destined for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
MOL Cruises, a subsidiary of O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), has announced the name of its newest cruise ship, the Mitsui Ocean Sakura. The vessel is scheduled to begin service in late 2026, offering a ...