Vietnam’s Drydock Advantage: Turning Ship Repair Into a Strategic Edge

When it comes to ship repair and drydock operations, Vietnam is fast becoming a preferred destination for discerning owners and operators. The secret isn’t just cost—though value is undeniable—it’s in the meticulous, hands-on project management and unwavering technical advocacy that only an experienced local partner can provide. At SVC Marine, we transform drydock from a logistical challenge into a strategic opportunity.

Navigating Complexity: Local Agent, Seamless Formalities

Every successful drydock begins with a local agent who’s more than just a fixer. From visa arrangements and crew sign on/off to customs, spares import, and spare parts clearance, SVC Marine’s agency team ensures your ship’s business ashore is as smooth as its lines in the water. We are present at Vietnam’s key ports and shipyards, orchestrating formalities so your project starts on time and without friction.

True Owner’s Representation: Your Eyes, Ears, and Voice

At the heart of our service lies the commitment to act as your representative—your advocate—onsite. We survey each vessel, craft and negotiate repair plans, develop detailed budgets, and leverage our relationships with Vietnamese shipyards to secure the best prices in the market.

We remain embedded through the process: overseeing repairs, challenging cost inflations, and standing shoulder-to-shoulder with your class surveyor—whether it’s Lloyd’s, DNV, ABS, NK, or any IACS member—ensuring every standard is met. Our project teams are relentless in pursuit of deadlines, keeping your vessel’s downtime to an absolute minimum.

Technical Rigor, Not Just Compliance

Sand blasting? We select the grit, supervise every pass, and meticulously log all paint and coating applications—primer, coat 1, coat 2, antifouling. No bucket lost, no litre unaccounted for.

Special survey looming? We oversee tailshaft withdrawal, rudder and boiler maintenance, main and generator engine overhauls, and pump repairs—nothing left to chance, all work documented, all work certified.

Beyond the Basics: Future-Proofing Your Ship

In a landscape shaped by new regulations, SVC Marine supports owners with certified NDT inspections, oil analysis, dangerous goods compliance, and class-approved documentation. Planning for BWTS? We’ll negotiate the best package for supply, installation, and lifecycle support, ensuring both compliance and value.

For chemical tankers, we supply IACS-approved valves and guarantee thorough valve testing. For container vessels, we deliver rapid lashing material supply, on-the-spot cell guide repair, and expert attention to every unique detail of your boxship’s operation.

Accountability in Every Report

Our reports aren’t paperwork—they’re evidence. From survey to class submission, every detail is documented, every stage photographed and explained, every sign-off attained. We work with IACS class societies and Vietnamese authorities to ensure approvals are swift and watertight.

Why Vietnam, Why SVC Marine?

Vietnam’s shipyards offer more than just competitive pricing—they deliver world-class technical skill, flexible scheduling, and a hunger to prove themselves on the global stage. With SVC Marine as your partner, you gain not just local leverage but a true extension of your technical team. Our approach is transparent, hands-on, and relentlessly focused on safeguarding your bottom line.

Let SVC Marine turn your next Vietnamese drydock into an operational advantage. Contact us for a confidential consultation or a bespoke quotation—see how our advocacy, technical expertise, and local knowledge can redefine your ship’s time in the yard.