Ship Repair & Marine Services In Vung Ang Port, Vietnam

VNS provides ship repair and marine services for vessels calling at Vung Ang Port and anchorage in Vietnam, supporting general cargo vessels, container vessels, bulk carriers, and other commercial ships. Our services include mechanical and structural repairs, underwater inspection and cleaning, engine and electrical work, tank cleaning, marine equipment servicing, spare parts supply, and load testing. Service arrangements are coordinated around vessel schedules, access conditions, and applicable port requirements.

Vung Ang is a general commercial port in Ky Anh, Ha Tinh Province, distinct from the nearby specialized Son Duong Port that serves the Formosa steel complex. The main Vung Ang terminal, operated by Lao-Viet International Port, handles general cargo and container vessels, with current facilities supporting general cargo vessels of up to 70,000 DWT and container ships of up to 4,000 TEU. The wider Vung Ang area also includes specialized terminals serving coal and petroleum products. The port complex provides a trade connection with Laos and northeastern Thailand through the East-West Economic Corridor.

Ship Repair For Vessels Calling At Vung Ang

A container or general cargo vessel at Vung Ang’s main berths may have different requirements from a bulk carrier calling at a specialized terminal in the wider Vung Ang area. Each vessel call has its own access and safety requirements. VNS scopes each job against the vessel and cargo type involved, rather than applying a single port-wide routine. Before mobilizing, we confirm the vessel’s ETA and ETB, working location, access requirements, and any applicable port or terminal permit requirements, then agree the scope of work directly with the vessel’s Master or Chief Engineer.

Ship Repair Services In Vung Ang

Hull & Structural Repairs

• Hull and structural steel repair, including plate renewal
• Pipeline repair and renewal
• Cell guide repair
• Rubber conveyor belt repair and replacement

Main & Auxiliary Machinery

• Main and auxiliary engine overhaul and maintenance
• Turbocharger overhaul and dynamic balancing
• Fuel pump (F.O. pump) and engine governor overhaul, inspection, and calibration
• Boiler repair, troubleshooting, and cleaning
• Air conditioning and refrigeration system repair
• Reconditioning of machinery parts such as piston crowns, valve spindles and seats, and pump shafts or impellers

Deck Machinery & Hydraulic Systems

• Hydraulic repairs for cranes, grabs, and hatch cover cylinders
• Deck machinery repair

Electrical & Automation

• Electric motor rewinding
• Electrical repairs

Underwater Inspection & Repair In Vung Ang

VNS provides underwater hull inspection and cleaning, carried out by experienced divers, subject to port and terminal requirements. Our underwater team can carry out propeller polishing, underwater welding and steel repair, and underwater replacement of selected equipment such as echo sounders and speed logs. UWILD and other underwater survey work can also be arranged where permitted by the vessel’s classification society and applicable requirements.

Tank Cleaning & Waste Disposal

Tank cleaning and waste disposal can be arranged for vessels calling at Vung Ang, subject to the vessel’s cargo, tank condition, port requirements, and waste-handling arrangements. This includes ballast tank cleaning and bilge water removal, fuel oil and cargo tank cleaning, and sludge and slop disposal, coordinated with licensed waste treatment facilities.

Navigation, Safety & Equipment Services

VNS provides navigation and communication equipment repair, reconditioning, and new installation, together with annual survey and inspection of GMDSS and VDR systems and servicing of firefighting and lifesaving equipment. Where possible, these services can be coordinated with other repair work during the same vessel call at Vung Ang.

Marine Spare Parts

For vessels calling at Vung Ang, whether at berth or anchorage, getting the right part on board quickly can help keep repair work on schedule. We source and arrange delivery of engine equipment, navigation equipment, hydraulic equipment, and electrical equipment, along with engine and deck stores, marine tools, safety materials, and deck and cabin supplies, according to the vessel’s requirements and available delivery window.

Load Testing & Survey Support

Load testing can be arranged for deck cranes, provision cranes, engine room cranes, and monorail cranes using load cells and water bags. Accommodation ladders can also be load tested where required. VNS can also support ship condition surveys and general audits, with class or survey attendance coordinated directly with the relevant classification society.

Why Choose VNS?

• Experience across cargo types — VNS scopes work according to the vessel type, cargo operation, working location, and access requirements.
• Berth and anchorage attendance — service coordination for vessels working at terminals, berths, and anchorage areas, subject to local requirements.
• Multi-service capability — mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, underwater, tank cleaning, and marine equipment services can be coordinated through a single point of contact.
• Class and survey support — VNS can coordinate repair and maintenance work requiring classification society survey or attendance, working directly with the relevant class surveyor.
• Direct communication — VNS coordinates directly with ship agents, vessel crews, technical managers, and class surveyors when required, and flags any change in timeline as soon as it comes up.
• North-central Vietnam coverage — VNS also supports vessels at nearby Son Duong and other ports and anchorages in the region.

Vung Ang Port And Other Locations We Serve

VNS provides ship repair and marine services at major ports and anchorages across Vietnam, with coverage extending from Vung Ang to nearby Son Duong and other regional locations along the north-central coast. See our Ports & Anchorages Coverage page for the full list of locations.

Contact VNS For Vung Ang Port Services

Need ship repair support at Vung Ang Port? Send us your vessel’s ETA, location, and repair scope, and our team will review the requirements and arrange the appropriate technicians, divers, equipment, or spare parts. To help us respond quickly, please provide:

• Vessel name
• Vessel type and main particulars
• Vung Ang terminal, berth, or anchorage
• ETA / ETB
• Required scope of work
• Photos or technical drawings, where available
• Class or survey requirements, if applicable

VNS Company — Head Office

Add:  No 8, Hoang Minh Giam Street, Ward 9, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City

Tel: +84 869 655 569

Fax: +84 2253 739 556

Email: vietnamshipservice@gmail.com / vns.shiptech@gmail.com

VNS Company — Hai Phong Branch

Add:  213A, Lach Tray Street, Ngo Quyen District, Hai Phong City

Tel: +84 869 655 569

Fax: +84 2253 739 556

Email: vietnamshipservice@gmail.com / vns.shiptech@gmail.com