15 November 2025 – TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. held the 24th TSUNEISHI Tech Olympics at the TSUNEISHI Factory, reaffirming the company’s commitment to cultivating technical excellence and ensuring consistently high construction quality. The annual in-house competition showcases core shipbuilding skills – including welding, painting and equipment handling – and provides employees with an opportunity to demonstrate the techniques they refine in their daily work.

This year’s theme, “Michishirube – A Guiding Path”, was inspired by the TSUNEISHI Roadmap event held in April 2025. The theme reflects the aspiration that each participant continues to develop their expertise, become role models within the organization, and ultimately guide the next generation of shipbuilders.

Photo: Opening Remarks by Mr ISODA, Factory General Manager
 

Mr ISODA Hirohide, General Factory Manager of TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. delivered the opening address, stating:
“This competition is not merely a stage on which to showcase skills. Its true value lies in learning from one another, recognising each other’s strengths, and passing these abilities on to the next generation. No matter how times may change, the pride and craftsmanship of those on the front line remain constant. I hope your skills will become a guiding path for the future of TSUNEISHI.”

Competition Categories

A total of seven competition categories were contested at the 24th TSUNEISHI Tech Olympics:
■ Downward Fillet Welding
■ Gas Cutting
■ Vertical Upward Welding
■ Slinging
■ Ladder & Brush Painting
■ Electric Forklift
■ Electrical Wiring

Photo: Ladder brush painting competition

Photo: Electric forklift operation competition

Photo: Electrical wiring and connection competition

Photo: Safety and health quiz for safety managers

In addition, open-participation activities — including a height estimation challenge and a safety & health quiz for safety managers — were also held. In total, around 200 participants demonstrated their abilities across all events.

The TSUNEISHI Tech Olympics was first held at the TSUNEISHI Factory in 2001, beginning with a single welding category. Over the years, the programme has expanded to include multiple disciplines and has been held annually. The initiative was introduced at the China Factory from 2011 and at the Philippines Factory in 2012, and continues to play a central role in enhancing technical capability and improving quality across the TSUNEISHI Group’s Shipbuilding Segment.