Vietnam's Parung Shipyard has launched the fifth vessel in a series of 13,000 DWT oil and chemical product carriers for a South Korean shipowner, and has immediately begun construction on the sixth vessel. The 'BS SINGAPORE' is set to undergo final completion and sea trials before being delivered to the owner.
According to local reports from Vietnamese media, including the Observer, Parung Shipyard successfully launched the 'BS SINGAPORE' on July 15 in Haiphong. This vessel is part of a series built for a South Korean partner and will be delivered after completion and testing.
This vessel is designed as a specialized ship for international routes. The 13,000 DWT series vessels measure 128.6 meters in length, 20.4 meters in width, and 11.5 meters in height, with design work by Far East Ship Design and oversight by the Korean Register (KR). The ship meets standards for technology, maritime safety, pollution prevention, and environmental protection.
Parung has entered the construction phase for the sixth vessel simultaneously with the launch of the fifth. The company began dock work on the 13,000 DWT oil and chemical product carrier YN-06 for South Korean shipowner Yantech right after the launch of the 'BS SINGAPORE.' Yantech is a long-time partner of Parung.
Parung officials noted that this series of vessels requires high levels of technology and quality control. A company representative stated, "During the construction of the 13,000 DWT fifth vessel, we had to coordinate multiple product schedules simultaneously, facing pressures regarding materials, equipment, workspace, and workforce." They emphasized that accumulated experience and collaboration led to adherence to the launch schedule. The representative added, "The conditions for safely launching the vessel were met due to the experience gained from previous ships, cooperation among all parties, and the efforts of the workers." Phu Hau Chien, the president of Parung Shipyard, also explained that the project progressed under significant workload. He stated, "There was collaboration among the shipowner, classification society, suppliers, technical staff, and workers, and based on the experience accumulated from previous projects, the vessel met the launch conditions on schedule." SBIC evaluated the launch and the start of the sixth vessel as a demonstration of Parung's production continuity. Tran Minh Ha, president of SBIC, remarked, "This is not just two technical ceremonies; it shows the continuity of production activities as one product transitions to completion and a new product begins to take shape." He further noted, "This indicates that Parung is maintaining its production rhythm and gradually mastering the organization of constructing the 13,000 DWT oil and chemical product carrier series." He explained that with each vessel, Parung's employees, technical staff, and workers are gaining more experience, standardizing procedures, and enhancing productivity and collaboration. Previously, Parung expanded its business from ship repair to shipbuilding as a shipyard under SBIC. The company originated as the Parung Ship Repair Factory and later produced a 4,200-ton floating dock for on-site ship repairs. It then expanded its newbuilding capabilities by constructing a 6,300 DWT cargo ship for Vinashinlines. Parung has since broadened its construction range to larger vessels, building various ships from 6,500 to 20,000 DWT bulk carriers and up to 34,000 DWT for domestic and international shipowners. After nearly 50 years of growth, the company now employs around 950 people and has completed thousands of ship repairs and various specialized newbuilds.
Meanwhile, Parung's customer base has also expanded internationally. The company is establishing itself as a key player in the Vietnamese shipbuilding industry, partnering with clients from countries including Russia, Germany, South Korea, and Greece.
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