On February 5, NYK made an equity investment in Oceanic Constellations Inc. (OC) through a third-party allotment of new shares. The funds from this investment are expected to support OC’s efforts to establish a mass-production framework for unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), among other initiatives.
OC, an ocean-tech startup, aims to establish a mass-production framework for USVs within the next few years. This will enable the creation of new marine infrastructure that contributes to addressing societal challenges such as ocean surveillance, disaster prevention, and communications, thereby enhancing the competitiveness of the entire maritime industry. In addition to its USV technologies, OC possesses capabilities in integrated environmental simulation technologies that realistically reproduce the marine environment, essential for USV operations.
These technologies can also be leveraged to verify feasibility and improve accuracy in developing an offshore recovery system for reusable rockets, a project for which NYK has been selected under the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) Space Strategy Fund initiative. In December 2025, we concluded a service agreement with OC for software development of integrated simulations and scenario validation utilizing such simulations for the Space Strategy Fund initiative. , an NYK Group company, concluded a joint demonstration agreement with OC.
Through these and other initiatives, the NYK Group has been strengthening its relationship with OC. By acquiring technical expertise through collaboration, we aim to strengthen our business foundation in both the marine and space fields. This investment will further deepen our partnership with OC, accelerate the development of our space-related businesses, and, as a group, promote co-creation to address societal challenges related to the oceans.
This strategic investment by NYK in Oceanic Constellations Inc. demonstrates the company's commitment to innovation and collaboration in the maritime and space industries. By supporting OC's efforts to develop mass-production frameworks for USVs, NYK is poised to enhance its own competitiveness and contribute to addressing pressing societal challenges.
