On August 14, 2025, at the Panel Workshop of PV Shipyard (Rach Dua Ward, Ho Chi Minh City), the company held the First Steel Cutting Ceremony for the fabrication of a 4,200-ton Loadout Support Frame (LSF) and 1,600-ton Skid Beams. These auxiliary steel structures will🍷 support the 2GW HVDC platform in the North Sea, Europe.

About the Project:

• Loadout Support Frame (LSF): This marks the third out of four LSF units for the 2GW HVDC project. The frame functions as a temporary💞 support structure for loadout, float-off, and transportation of the topside module.

• Skid Beams: Serviꦗng as “rail tracks,” these beams enable the movement and positioning of the LSF and topside along skid-ways onshore and on💮 barges.

This is PV Shipyard’s first participation in the supply ch♔ain for an HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) project — a cutting-edge transmission technology in the offshore wind sector. Although focused on auxiliary steel structures, the project represents a significant milestone for the company in meeting the stringent standards of European HVDC developments.

The ceremony was attended by representatives of the project owner and international EPC contractor, PV Sh𝓰ipyard’s leadership, as well as partners and subco꧙ntractors.

With more than🦋 17 years o𒁏f experience in mechanical fabrication for the oil & gas industry and previous HVAC projects, PV Shipyard is steadily expanding into offshore wind. The project is scheduled for completion in early 2026, generating hundreds of jobs for Vietnamese workers and further establishing the capabilities of Vietnamese enterprises in the global renewable energy supply chain.

Ceremony overview

CNC machine commenced operation, officially initiating the project’s first steel cut