Bacviet Shiprepair Receives Lloyd’s Register Approval for AH36 Welding Procedures (8–32 mm)

+ Introduction

Bacviet Commercial and Shiptech Joint Stock Company (Bacviet Shiprepair) is proud to announce that Lloyd’s Register (LR) has officially approved our Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Grade AH36 steel plates covering thicknesses from 8 mm to 32 mm.

This certification is a significant milestone, demonstrating Bacviet’s technical competence and commitment to international Class standards. It allows us to undertake a wider range of structural steel renewal and fabrication works with full compliance, ensuring safe and reliable operations for our global clients.

+ About Bacviet Shiprepair

With more than two decades of service in the ship repair industry, Bacviet has established itself as one of Vietnam’s most capable and trusted providers of hull and structural steel repairs, outfitting fabrication, and marine engineering services.

Our company operates nationwide, attending vessels at all major ports and anchorages across Vietnam, from Hai Phong and Cai Lan in the North to Vung Tau and Ho Chi Minh City in the South. Bacviet’s philosophy is simple: provide 24/7 emergency attendance, Class-approved workmanship, and cost-effective solutions tailored for international shipowners and operators.

+ Significance of Lloyd’s Register Approval:

Lloyd’s Register (LR) is one of the world’s most respected IACS classification societies. Having our welding procedures approved by LR ensures that:

• All welding of Grade AH36 marine steel plates between 8–32 mm thickness meets the strictest standards.

• Repairs and modifications performed by Bacviet are recognized worldwide by port authorities, PSC inspectors, and classification surveyors.

• Our clients can rely on traceability, certification, and quality assurance at every stage of steel renewal projects.

+ Technical Scope of the Approved WPS

The Lloyd’s Register certification covers:

• Material Grade: AH36 (high tensile strength marine structural steel)

• Thickness Range: 8 mm – 32 mm

• Welding Processes: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW-G), with approved consumables

• Joint Configurations: Butt joints, fillet welds, and insert plates

• Positions: Flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead

This approval enables Bacviet to carry out Class-recognized hull and deck steel renewal for all vessel types, including bulk carriers, tankers, container vessels, and offshore units.

+ Benefits for Shipowners and Managers

The LR welding approval brings tangible value to our international clients:

1. Compliance: All works are accepted under LR survey and recognized by other IACS societies.

2. Reliability: Certified welds guarantee structural strength and long-term durability.

3. Operational Flexibility: Repairs can be executed afloat, at anchorage, or in drydock without compromising Class approval.

4. Cost Efficiency: Using a local Lloyd’s-approved team in Vietnam avoids expensive overseas flying squads.

5. Rapid Response: With pre-qualified welders and consumables in stock, Bacviet can mobilize within hours.

+ Our Certified Welding Team

Bacviet’s welding workforce has undergone strict Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ) tests, witnessed and approved by Lloyd’s Register surveyors.

In addition:

• Qualified supervisors oversee each hot work activity to ensure adherence to WPS.

• NDT inspectors perform ultrasonic, MPI, and dye-penetrant tests as required.

• Safety officers implement hot work permits, fire-watch, and gas-free procedures for confined space entry.

This combination of certified procedures, qualified welders, and robust HSE controls guarantees the highest quality outcomes.

Image Nationwide Coverage in Vietnam

+ Nationwide Coverage in Vietnam

With LR approval in hand, Bacviet is ready to support vessels at all major Vietnamese ports:

• Northern Ports: Hai Phong, Cai Lan, Hon Gai, Cam Pha, Nghi Son, Son Duong

• Central Ports: Dung Quat, Quy Nhon, Da Nang, Van Phong, Vinh Tan

• Southern Ports: Vung Tau, Phu My, Ho Chi Minh City, Long An.

Wherever your vessel calls, our LR-certified teams can provide Class-approved steel renewals without deviation to foreign shipyards.

+ Looking Ahead

This Lloyd’s Register welding procedure approval is part of Bacviet’s long-term strategy to enhance our technical capabilities. We are committed to:

• Expanding WPS approvals for higher thickness ranges and additional grades.

• Strengthening cooperation with all IACS classification societies.

• Investing in modern workshops with CNC cutting, rolling, and prefabrication facilities.

• Continuing to train and certify welders under international standards.

+ Conclusion

By obtaining Lloyd’s Register approval for welding procedures on AH36 steel plates (8–32 mm), Bacviet Shiprepair reaffirms its position as a reliable, Class-approved partner for international shipowners and managers.

Our clients can be confident that every steel renewal, deck strengthening, or outfitting fabrication project is carried out with LR-certified quality, full compliance, and global recognition.

When your vessel requires certified structural steel works in Vietnam, Bacviet is ready to respond 24/7/365—nationwide, cost-effective, and fully Class-approved.

 Contact us:

Partner with Vietnam’s leading maritime service provider for reliable, cost-effective solutions:

• Service Areas: Hai Phong | Phu My | Dung Quat | Nghi Son | Cam Pha | Nationwide

  1. BACVIET COMMERCIAL AND SHIPTECH JSC -  HEAD OFFICE:

  + No. 25/6/302 Van cao street – Haian District- Haiphong City

  + Mobile/ WhatsApp/ WeChat: +84 904 125 520

  + Email: bacviet@haiphongshiprepair.com

  2. SHIP REPAIR SERVICES IN HO CHI MINH CITY (Saigon) - HCM CITY BRANCH:

  + No. 66 Dragon Village Phu Long - Phu Huu Ward, Dictrist 9 - Ho Chi Minh City

  + Mobile/ WhatsApp/ WeChat: +84 904 125 520

  + Email: bacviet@haiphongshiprepair.com. Email: Bacviettechco@gmail.com

  3. SHIP REPAIR SERVICES IN DA NANG CITY - DA NANG CITY BRANCH:

  No. 1109 AZURA Building, 339B Tran Hung Dao Street- Son Tra District - Da Nang City

  Mobile/ WhatsApp/ WeChat: +84 904 125 520

  Email: quangtrungpr@gmail.com

Upadeted: September 2025 by Mr. Le Quang Trung- Bacviet Projects Manager