Damen Vinashin Shipyard starts construction

Song Cam Shipyard has been allocated by Vinashin to act as the local partner in the construction and operation of the new shipyard which is a joint venture between Vinashin and Damen.

Completion of the first phase of the project is planned for February 2012. In the first phase the shipyard will concentrate on the outfitting, under cover, of hulls built by Song Cam Shipyard. Capacity is approximately twelve vessels per year, all current orders are for export.

Facilities in the first phase include a 2500 ton capacity Syncrolift, an 80 m x 40 m outfitting hall and workshops and offices.

In the second phase of the five year plan, capacity will be increased to a maximum 30 tugs, workboats and high speed craft per year with a dedicated 160 m x 150 m outfitting . Sufficient room is available on the 42 hectare site for the construction of hulls as well as for sub-contractors and suppliers in the final phase of the five year plan.