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.

[3] Sado Steam Ship operates from six terminals.

[4][5] As of December 2016[update], the following ships are in service.

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