Feature 1
Far reaching Pha Rung
Pha Rung is building its first 34,000dwt ship, but this simply scratches the
surface of the yard’s ambitions.
V
inashin’s Pha Rung Shipyard Co
has confirmed an order for five
13,500dwt, Type 2 chemical and
oil tankers from Iason Hellenic Shipping
Co, with delivery set between 2008-2010,
in a deal that also sees options for five
more ships attached. All will be built to
DNV ice class 2.
The contract, worth over $20 million
per ship, sees the design coming from
South Korea’s Far East Engineering. It is
the latest example of the growing of set of
orders for specialised tonnage for the Pha
Rung yard, near Haiphong.
Established with Finnish governmental
sponsorship in 1984, the yard operated as
a repair facility until 2003, concentrating
on ships of up to 15,000dwt, its maximum
drydock capacity. Since turning to the
newbuild sector, the Vinashin subsidiary’s
drydock has completed six ships, five of Pha Rung Shipyard Co deputy general director, Le Manh Truong, in front of plans for the
6500dwt and one of 12,500dwt, all of them Song Gia shipbuilding complex.
general cargo ships for domestic owners.
However, the shipbuilder has just
launched the first in a series of five 6500dwt Carl Bro design, will be a geared, five and no lower hopper side tanks in holds
chemical and oil tankers for South Korean hatch double hull ship, which builds on 2, 3, and 4.
shipping line Fortune Marine Co, with the success of Graig’s Diamond 53 double Pha Rung Shipyard Co deputy general
the detailed design bought in from China. hull Handymax design. On placing the director, Le Manh Truong, conceded that
These ships will each feature 12 tanks, firm order, Graig chief executive, Hugh the construction schedule of the first ship
split between mild steel and MarineLine- Williams, commented: ‘We have had had been pushed back, but commented:
coated tanks. excellent feedback from the five Diamond ‘This is a brand new design from Carl Bro,
As well as being significant in its own 53s already delivered, and we have and our company is the first shipyard to
right, this order is seen as a stepping stone developed this new Diamond 34 based on build this type of ship. At this moment we
for the yard in its quest to build larger the same concepts. We are also very happy are carrying out building work, but aspects
tonnage of greater complexity. to extend our cooperation with Vinashin, of the design are still being revised.’
As at other Vietnamese shipyards which allows them to further develop Now, with the Hellenic order, Mr
included in this report, it is Graig Shipping their yards and Graig to procure excellent Truong said the yard was entering a new
that has been taking a lead in stretching tonnage with early delivery dates.’ field of sophistication. ‘Contracting to
the yard’s capabilities for an international As with the Diamond 53, Graig build five 13,5000dwt chemical and oil
audience. The first of the new generation is emphasising that the double hull tankers for Hellenic will build our image
of Diamond 34, 34,000dwt bulk carriers concept will ensure easy discharging and and reputation. Demand for this type of
is now on the slipway at Pha Rung. This is cargo hold cleaning, as well as a strong ship is high and these ships are ideal for
the largest vessel that Pha Rung has built and robust hull structure and good our existing drydock.’
to date. environmental protection, with all bunker Mr Truong added that the shipyard was
The first of a confirmed four ships, tanks to be coffered from the ships’ sides. now in negotiations with owners covering
featuring 14 storage hoppers, is due to be The bulkhead framing and side frames will up to 10 x 50,000dwt oil tankers, up to 10
launched in February 2008. Six other ships all be outside the holds, ensuring clean x 81,000dwt bulk carriers, and a series of
are understood to be in the pipeline. surfaces in the holds. Cargo friendliness 3200TEU capacity containerships.
The Handysize bulk carrier, to a Graig will be ensured with large hatch openings Like other yards, Pha Rung is pursuing
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