PV Shipyard Starts Fabrication of Steel Components for European Offshore Wind Power HVDC Project

On August 14, 2025, at the Panel Workshop - PV Shipyard (Rach Dua Ward, Ho Chi Minh City), the first steel cutting ceremony took place for the project to manufacture Loadout Support Frame (LSF - support frame for launching) weighing 4,200 tons and Skid Beams (sliding beams) weighing 1,600 tons - auxiliary steel components for the 2GW HVDC platform in the North Sea, Europe.

  About the project:

  Loadout Support Frame: The 3rd LSF out of 4 sets of the 2 GW HVDC project; serves as a temporary support frame for loadout/launching and topside transportation.

  Skid Beams: Skid beams act as “rails” to move and position the LSF/topside on shore and barge skidways.

  This is the first time PV Shipyard has participated in the supply chain for the HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) project – an advanced power transmission technology in the offshore wind power industry. Although only undertaking the auxiliary steel structure, this is still an important opportunity for the company to familiarize itself with the strict standards of the European HVDC project.

The event was attended by representatives of the investor and international general contractor, PV Shipyard's Board of Directors, partners and subcontractors.

With over 17 years of experience in mechanical engineering for oil and gas and previous HVAC projects, PV Shipyard is gradually expanding into the offshore wind power sector. The project is expected to be completed in early 2026, creating jobs for hundreds of Vietnamese workers and contributing to affirming the capacity of Vietnamese enterprises in the global renewable energy supply chain.

Overview of the ceremony

The moment the CNC machine was started, officially starting to cut the first steel plate for the project

Source : https://www.ptsc.com.vn/tin-tuc/tin-ptsc-1/san-xuat-kinh-doanh/pv-shipyard-khoi-cong-che-tao-cau-kien-thep-cho-du-an-hvdc-dien-gio-ngoai-khoi-chau-au