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Class ABS Approved Welders – AWS D1.1 Vietnam

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ABS, LR & Class NK approved welders in Vietnam. AWS D1.1 certified structural welding for ship repair. 24/7 service at all Vietnam ports.

Bac Viet Commercial & Shiptech JSC – Trusted Ship Repair Partner in Vietnam

Bac Viet Commercial & Shiptech Joint Stock Company (Haiphongshiprepair.com) is proud to announce that our welders have been officially approved and qualified under:

AWS D1.1 / D1.1M:2020 – Structural Welding Code (Steel)
With acceptance under ABS inspection requirements.

In addition, Bac Viet welding procedures and welders are also approved and recognized by:

This allows us to legally and technically execute structural steel repairs for vessels under major international classification societies.

About Bac Viet Commercial & Shiptech JSC

Located in Hai Phong City – Vietnam’s key maritime hub – Bac Viet is a professional marine repair and technical service provider with more than 20 years of industry experience.

We provide:

Structural steel renewal
Hull & deck plate replacement
Hatch cover repairs
Rudder & steering system repair
Crane pedestal reinforcement
Modification works under class
Emergency riding crew services

Our technical teams operate 24/7 at all Vietnam ports and anchorages.

Trusted by International Shipowners & Managers

Bac Viet is proud to have supported vessels managed or operated by internationally recognized companies such as:

MSC
V.Ships
DANAO Shipping
Transocean Maritime Agencies Monaco

Our long-term cooperation with major shipowners and ship managers reflects our reliability, safety standards, and compliance capability.

WELDER CERTIFICATE APROVED BY CLASS ABS

ABS Approved Welders – AWS D1.1 Qualified

Our welders have been tested and certified in accordance with:

AWS D1.1 / D1.1M:2020 Structural Welding Code (Steel)

Qualification testing witnessed and accepted by ABS.

Welding Process:

FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding)
Semi-Automatic Process

Positions Qualified:

1G (Flat)
2G (Horizontal)
3G (Vertical)
4G (Overhead)

Base Material:

ABS Grade AH36

Each welder is supported by official:

Welder Qualification Test Record (WQTR)
Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)
Supporting class documentation

Documents are available for submission to attending surveyors upon request.

Multi-Class Welding Approval Capability

Besides ABS acceptance, Bac Viet is also approved by:

Lloyd’s Register (LR)

Approved Welding Procedure Specifications and Welder Qualifications in compliance with LR requirements.

Class NK

WPQ approvals for steel plates and manual pipe welding, meeting classification requirements.

This multi-class capability ensures flexibility when vessels under different registries require structural repairs in Vietnam.

IMPA Member – Compliance & International Procurement Standards

Bac Viet is an official member of IMPA (International Marine Purchasing Association).

IMPA membership demonstrates our commitment to:

International marine procurement standards
Ethical sourcing
Supply chain transparency
Standardized marine specifications

This strengthens trust with shipowners, operators, and global purchasing departments.

Class ABS approved WELDER in Vietnam

Why ABS / LR / NK Approved Welders Matter

For structural marine repairs, class compliance is critical.

Without properly qualified welders and approved welding procedures:

Repairs may be rejected by surveyors
Vessel departure can be delayed
Additional rework and cost may occur
Safety risks may increase

With Bac Viet’s class-approved welders and WPS, clients benefit from:

✓ Full compliance with AWS D1.1 standard
✓ Acceptance by ABS, LR, and Class NK
✓ Reduced survey complications
✓ Faster repair approval
✓ Lower operational risk

Typical Works Requiring Class-Approved Welders

Shipowners require AWS D1.1 / class-approved welding for: