Public Scam Alert – Fraudulent Non-Payment by Kaizen Ship Management Co., Ltd.

Date of Preparation: 12 November 2025 (Final Reminder sent)
To be published if no payment is received by: 17 November 2025
Prepared by: Bac Viet Commercial & Shiptechnical Co., Ltd.
Location: Haiphong, Vietnam

1. Overview

Bac Viet Commercial & Shiptechnical Co., Ltd. (Bacviet Shiprepair) issues this official public warning regarding a fraudulent non-payment by Kaizen Ship Management Co., Ltd., following a completed and signed onboard service in Vietnam.

The case concerns the vessel MV SFYC ARAYA, under Kaizen’s management.
Despite full completion, documentation, and repeated reminders, Kaizen Ship Management has intentionally refused to make payment, demonstrating dishonest and fraudulent business conduct.

2. Chronology of Events

• 19 September 2025 – Kaizen Ship Management Co., Ltd. issued Purchase Order No. ARY-D-SE-250145 to Bacviet Shiprepair for:

  Ultrasonic Testing (UT) for Hatch Covers of MV SFYC ARAYA at Cam Pha Anchorage, Vietnam.

• 20 September 2025 – Bacviet’s technical team completed the job successfully.
  The Worklist / Delivery Order was signed and stamped by the Ship Master, confirming that all work had been performed and accepted onboard.

• 22 September 2025 – Bacviet sent the Final Invoice and complete documentation package to Kaizen, including:

  • Delivery Order (signed by Master)

  • Photo Report (before/after inspection)

  • Final Invoice

  • Company Bank Account Details

  • Copy of Purchase Order

  Kaizen’s representative acknowledged receipt and requested verification of bank information. Bacviet immediately confirmed and reconfirmed all details by email.

3. Repeated Reminders and Avoidance

After submission, no payment was made.
Bacviet sent three formal reminders as follows:

In addition, Bacviet repeatedly contacted Kaizen’s Purchasing Executive via WhatsApp, who initially replied with short messages such as:

“Checking with accounting.”
Later, Bacviet was directed to contact the Accounts Department, which promised that payment would be made “within this week.”
However, no transfer, no reply, and no further communication were ever received afterward.

4. Final Warning and Fraudulent Intent

On 12 November 2025, Bacviet sent a Final Reminder Email to Kaizen Ship Management Co., Ltd. The letter clearly stated:

“If no payment is received within 5 working days from the date of sending this email, we will have no choice but to initiate complaint procedures through relevant legal channels in Vietnam and to spread negative information about your Company on the Internet to protect our company’s rights and interests.

As of this date, Kaizen Ship Management Co., Ltd. has not made any payment, nor provided any official response.

Given the full evidence — signed acceptance by the vessel’s Master, multiple written confirmations, and continued silence — Bacviet concludes that Kaizen Ship Management has acted with fraudulent intent to obtain services without paying.

This is an act of international commercial fraud, damaging the trust and integrity of maritime cooperation.

5. Bacviet Shiprepair’s Statement

Bacviet Shiprepair hereby:

• Denounces the unethical and deceptive behavior of Kaizen Ship Management Co., Ltd.

• Declares publicly that this company has received and benefited from technical services but deliberately refused to settle payment.

• Warns all shipowners, managers, agents, and suppliers globally to avoid engaging in any business with Kaizen Ship Management Co., Ltd. until this fraudulent case is resolved.

Bacviet maintains complete records of:

• Signed delivery documentation

• Invoices and email threads

• WhatsApp communication logs

• Bank detail confirmationsThese can be provided to any investigating authority or business partner upon request.

6. Contact for Verification

Bacviet Commercial & Shiptech JSC (Bacviet Shiprepair)

Available 24/7 – Ship Repair & Marine Services at All Vietnam Ports and Anchorages
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

7. Legal Declaration

This article contains verifiable facts based on written correspondence, signed documents, and witness confirmation.
All statements herein are made in good faith to protect Bacviet’s legitimate commercial rights and warn the maritime industry of fraudulent practices by Kaizen Ship Management Co., Ltd.

Bacviet Shiprepair reserves full rights to:

• Report the matter to P&I Clubs, flag administrations, and shipping associations,

• Circulate this notice through maritime safety and business networks, and

• Take legal action under Vietnamese commercial law should payment continue to be withheld.

8. UPDATE NOTICE – PAYMENT RECEIVED (OFFICIAL)

Update – Payment Status (Date: 20th November 2025)

Following the publication of this Public Scam Alert, Bacviet Shiprepair confirms that Kaizen Ship Management Co., Ltd. has now completed the outstanding payment in full.

However, as of the date of this update, Kaizen Ship Management has not provided any official written explanation, apology, or commitment regarding the delayed payment and the previous lack of communication.

Bacviet Shiprepair acknowledges that the financial obligation has been settled. Nevertheless, this notice will remain publicly available as an accurate record of business conduct and payment practice, for the purpose of transparency and risk awareness within the international maritime industry.

This case is therefore considered financially resolved but professionally unresolved due to the absence of accountability or corrective response from Kaizen Ship Management Co., Ltd.