Japan Underwater Drone Association to Exhibit at Sea Japan 2026, Plans to Announce New Collaboration in Ship Inspection Field
The Japan Underwater Drone Association will exhibit at Sea Japan 2026, collaborating with Kunimori Co., Ltd. and Space One Co., Ltd. They plan to announce a new partnership in the ship inspection sector, leveraging underwater drones for enhanced safety and efficiency. The exhibition will also offer consultations on introducing and utilizing underwater drones.
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The Japan Underwater Drone Association (Secretariat: Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yasuhiro Kobayashi; Operated by: Space One Co., Ltd.) will exhibit at "Sea Japan 2026," to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from April 22 (Wednesday) to 24 (Friday), 2026. At this exhibition, in a joint booth with corporate supporting members Kunimori Co., Ltd. and Space One Co., Ltd., they will announce new initiatives for the shipbuilding and shipping industries, introduce underwater drones, and offer consultations on their introduction and promotion of their utilization.
■ About the Exhibition Content
This exhibition is a joint presentation with Kunimori Co., Ltd. and Space One Co., Ltd., both corporate supporting members of the Japan Underwater Drone Association.
Leveraging Kunimori Co., Ltd.'s on-site expertise in the marine industry as a specialized trading company for marine parts, and Space One Co., Ltd.'s track record in underwater drone sales, operational support, and training, we will propose underwater drones that can be utilized in ships and ports, and announce new initiatives by our association and Kunimori.
・Planned announcement of new collaboration in the ship inspection field
・Consultations on introduction, education, and operational systems for companies and organizations
・Consultations on the utilization of underwater drones
・Introduction to the certified training course for safe underwater drone piloting
・Information on the certified school system, etc.
The introduction of underwater drones requires not only selecting the equipment but also establishing operational systems, safety management, pilot training, and educational environments. This booth will welcome visitors as a place to consult on introduction and operation.
■ Planned Announcement of New Collaboration in the Ship Inspection Field
In recent years, the potential for utilizing underwater drones in the shipping and marine sectors has been increasing, from the perspectives of replacing/supplementing diving work, improving safety, increasing operational efficiency, and visualization through video recording.
Against this background, the Japan Underwater Drone Association plans to announce a new collaboration in the ship inspection field at Sea Japan 2026. They will also disseminate ideas for safe and effective on-site utilization, human resource development, and directions for system development.
■ Sea Japan 2026 Event Overview
Exhibition Name: Sea Japan 2026
Dates: April 22 (Wednesday) - 24 (Friday), 2026, 10:00 - 17:00
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight
Booth Number: 1C-24
Official Website: https://www.seajapan.ne.jp/
■ Exhibiting Organizations
【Japan Underwater Drone Association】
Representative: Representative Director Yasuhiro Kobayashi
Location: 1-20-1-5F Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo
URL: https://japan-underwaterdrone.com/
Business Overview: An organization dedicated to developing the operational environment for underwater drones and underwater robots, promoting their widespread use, fostering human resources, and accelerating their social implementation. Through a licensing system based on safe operation, certified school development, various training courses, events, information dissemination, and collaboration with public and private sectors, the association is expanding the market for underwater drone utilization and establishing industry infrastructure.
【Kunimori Co., Ltd.】
Representative: President & CEO Toshiki Ishihara
Location: 2-2-15 Meiwa-dori, Hyogo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo
URL: https://www.kunimori.co.jp/
Business Overview: As a specialized trading company for marine parts, it sells essential components for safe ship operation and supplies parts to ships sailing worldwide. It also provides engineering services as a technical trading company. In recent years, it has been working to create new value in the maritime field by utilizing advanced technologies such as drones.
【Space One Co., Ltd.】
Representative: Representative Director Yasuhiro Kobayashi
Location: 1-17-3 Kaguike, Koriyama-shi, Fukushima
URL: https://spacexone.com/
Business Overview: Based in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, and Taito Ward, Tokyo, the company develops sales planning, drone, and creative businesses. In its drone business, it supports on-site introduction and expanded utilization through sales of aerial and underwater drones, operational support, training, and information dissemination.