Vietnam has a growing ship repair industry, with several shipyards located in key ports such as Haiphong, Danang, and Ho Chi Minh City. These shipyards offer a wide range of repair services, including dry-docking, steelwork, piping, electrical and mechanical work, and painting.

One of the largest shipyards in Vietnam is the Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (Vinashin), which operates several shipyards throughout the country. Other major shipyards in Vietnam include the Hai Phong Shipbuilding Industry Company, the Song Cam Shipyard, and the Saigon Shipbuilding and Marine Industry Company.

The Vietnamese government has made efforts to promote the country’s ship repair industry by offering incentives for foreign investment and upgrading port infrastructure. As a result, Vietnam has become a competitive destination for ship repair services, attracting customers from both domestic and international markets.

Overall, Vietnam’s ship repair industry is expected to continue growing in the coming years, driven by increasing demand for ship repair services in the Asia-Pacific region and ongoing investments in port infrastructure and technology.

During transportation, troubles are inevitable, not easy to be solved on board by ship crew. Sometimes the ship crews themselves do not have enough knowledge and skills to solve the above complicated problems on board during the transit. Sometimes ship have to docking or alongside at ports to carry out repairs during cargo handling or anchor at buoys for survey and conduct handling plans.

Vietnam international shipping routes (Via hptoancau.com)