Shandong Port Group strengthens connection with Dung Quat Shipyard in Vietnam (PVSM)

On July 29, 2026, a delegation from Shandong Port Group (SPG) visited and worked at Dung Quat Shipyard, under the Petroleum Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. (PVSM), in Quang Ngai province.

The visit served as an opportunity for representatives from both sides to meet, exchange information, and directly explore operational capabilities in shipbuilding, ship repair, marine engineering, and equipment for port operations.

Caption: Representatives of Shandong Port Group and PVSM exchange views during the working session on July 29, 2026.

Discussion on port equipment and marine engineering solutions

During the session, the delegation introduced several product lines and equipment solutions for port and maritime activities. Through the presentation, both sides had the opportunity to discuss lifting equipment, port cranes, and technical solutions applicable to shipbuilding and repair environments.

This activity aligns with the capabilities of the equipment division under Shandong Port Group. According to SPG's official introduction, the group's equipment unit operates in various fields such as container handling machinery, port cranes, bulk cargo handling equipment, shipbuilding and repair cranes, shipbuilding and repair, steel structures, and providing equipment solutions for the entire port logistics chain.

The exchange allowed both parties to better understand technical requirements, production capacities, and product groups that can support maritime industrial activities.

Exploring the capabilities of Dung Quat Shipyard

Following the working session, the delegation toured the production and ship repair areas at Dung Quat Shipyard.

PVSM is the successor to Dung Quat Shipbuilding Industry Company (DQS), established in 2006 and transferred to Petrovietnam for management in 2010. Currently, the company operates in the fields of new shipbuilding, ship repair, floating structures, and steel structures.

Caption: The delegation surveys the ship repair area at Dung Quat Shipyard.

According to official information from PVSM, the company has mastered the technology for building new ships up to 300,000 DWT and has experience in repairing various types of floating structures such as drilling rigs, floating storage and offloading units (FSO/FPSO), barges, and tugboats.

The direct survey provided the delegation with insights into the facilities, construction conditions, and actual operations at one of Vietnam's large-scale shipbuilding and repair facilities.

Caption: Representatives of both sides exchange views during the tour of the shipbuilding and repair area.

Strengthening connections in the maritime industry

Dung Quat Shipyard and the equipment division of Shandong Port Group have complementary operational areas, particularly regarding engineering, shipbuilding and repair, lifting equipment, steel structures, and port solutions. SPG stated that its equipment unit has the capacity to manufacture various types of cranes and port equipment, and has participated in the construction and repair of research vessels, dredgers, barges, crane ships, and tugboats.

In the context of the maritime industry increasingly focusing on equipment modernization, productivity improvement, and optimization of shipbuilding and repair operations, such visits and direct exchanges create conditions for businesses from both sides to share experiences and understand each other's needs.

Caption: The delegation engages in practical discussions at the production area of Dung Quat Shipyard.

Opening opportunities for future exchange

The visit and working session on July 29, 2026, contributed to strengthening mutual understanding between Shandong Port Group and PVSM, while expanding connections between enterprises operating in the port, shipbuilding, and mechanical engineering sectors of Vietnam and China.

Through the working session and field survey, both sides have a basis to continue researching suitable directions for exchange in the fields of maritime equipment, shipbuilding and repair technology, and solutions for port operations.

At the end of the program, representatives of both sides took commemorative photos to mark the visit and exchange at Dung Quat Shipyard.

Caption: Representatives of Shandong Port Group and PVSM take a commemorative photo after the working program.