At least two mergers, between Hitachi Zosen and NKK Corp., and between Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding, Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries, have in the meantime been undertaken or are being concretely discussed, respectively.
Deux fusions au moins sont envisagées: celle de Hitachi Zosen et NKK Corp. est en cours, celle de Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding, Kawasaki Heavy Industries et Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries faisant l'objet de discussions concrètes.