is a marine transportation company based in Sado, Niigata, Japan, it was founded as Sado Shosen on February 3, 1913. In 1932, the modern version of the company was established through the merger of three ferry companies; Sado Shosen, Etsusa Shosen and Niigata Kisen into Sado Kisen as a joint public-private venture. This was the first example of this kind of joint public-private venture in Japan.This company was invested by Niigata Kotsu and Niigata Prefecture when it was established On March 31, 2022, 66.54% of this company's shares were transferred to Michinori Holdings, transferring overall ownership to that company.
Routes Sado Steam Ship provide two regular timetabled services between Niigata Prefecture and Sado Island. Niigata – Ryōtsu Naoetsu – Ogi (Spring to Autumn)
Former routes Teradomari – Akadomari (ended 2018)
Terminals
Sado Steam Ship operates from six terminals. Niigata port terminal Located in Chūō-ku, Niigata ()
Naoetsu port terminal Located in Jōetsu ()
Teradomari port terminal Located in Nagaoka ()
Ryotsu port terminal Located in Sado ()
Ogi port terminal Located in Sado ()
Akadomari port terminal Located in Sado ()
Fleet , the following ships are in service. Name Type Gross tonnage Speed Passenger capacity Route In service from Ginga Jetfoil - 47 kn 250 Niigata 1986 Tsubasa 1989 Suisei 1991 Tokiwa-maru Car ferry 5,380 t 19.1 kn 1,500 Niigata 2014 Okesa-maru 5,862 t 23.4 kn 1,705 Niigata 1993 Akane High-speed car ferry 5,702 t 30 kn 628 Naoetsu 2015 Aibisu High-speed ferry 263 t 25 kn 216 Teradomari 2005
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