“Topside is not just a conventional steel structure, but also a sophisticated combination of mechanical, electrical and automation engineering. The successful completion of the OSS project is a clear demonstration of PV Shipyard’s technical level and ability to carry out large-scale projects in the international arena.” – PV Shipyard representative shared
Advanced Technology Applied
Topside is equipped with modern technology systems, including:
- Electrical system: Large capacity transformers, high voltage switching equipment and power distribution system.
- Control system: SCADA technology, remote monitoring and automation.
- Safety system: Fire prevention, lifesaving and emergency evacuation.
- Auxiliary facilities: HVAC, water treatment, living area for operating team.
Overcoming Challenges – Affirming Ability
During the construction process, PV Shipyard had to face many challenges such as:
- Harsh weather conditions during the rainy season in Vung Tau.
- High technical requirements, ensuring absolute precision in equipment installation.
- Urgent progress but still ensures quality according to international standards.
With effort and creativity, PV Shipyard team has:
- Complete all installation and testing items as planned.
- Achieved quality certification according to international standards DNV-GL.
- Successfully completed pre-commissioning testing.
- Safely delivered onto barge, ready for transport to installation site.
The OSS project not only marks the successful delivery of PV Shipyard’s first offshore transformer station, but also plays an important role in Taiwan’s offshore wind power development program. With a target of 5.7GW of capacity by 2025, Taiwan is currently among the top 7 countries with the largest offshore wind power industry in the world . The OSS transformer station built by PV Shipyard helps connect wind farms to the onshore grid, contributing to bringing Taiwan closer to its goal of developing clean and sustainable energy.
Perfect Handover
PV Shipyard has fully implemented strict inspection procedures before handover:
- Quality control according to offshore wind industry standards.
- Hand over technical documents, as-built drawings and related documents.
- Achieve safety and quality certification for the entire system.
Looking Towards the Future
The success of the OSS project is not only an important step forward for PV Shipyard but also contributes to enhancing the position of Vietnam's renewable energy industry. With the completion of Jacket, Piles and Topside, PV Shipyard has demonstrated its competitiveness on par with international contractors. "We are proud to be a Vietnamese enterprise with the capacity to design, manufacture and deliver a complete offshore transformer station. This is a clear demonstration of the development of Vietnam's heavy industry on the international map." - PV Shipyard's leader emphasized.
Commitment to Sustainable Development
Looking to the future, PV Shipyard continues to invest heavily in:
- Improve technological capacity and train high-quality human resources.
- Expand international cooperation in the field of renewable energy.
- Developing innovative solutions for the offshore wind industry.
- With a solid foundation from this first OSS project, PV Shipyard is ready to welcome new opportunities in the context of the strongly developing Asian renewable energy market, contributing to building a green and sustainable future.
Handover and launching ceremony
On June 26, 2025, the handover and launching ceremony of the offshore transformer station topside (OSS) was solemnly held at the PV Shipyard - Vung Tau construction site. The ceremony was attended by representatives of PTSC Corporation, main contractors, along with the management board, engineers, and staff of PV Shipyard. At the ceremony, representatives of the project participants made important speeches, expressing their recognition and appreciation for the efforts and results achieved throughout the project implementation process. Next, the topside was safely launched onto the transport barge. The process of leaving the shore took place smoothly and on schedule, marking an important milestone in the journey to bring the project to the installation location offshore Taiwan.
Immediately after the launching ceremony, PV Shipyard representatives presented the Certificate of Completion to the general contractor and Project Manager. This is a confirmation of the completion of technical requirements, progress and ensuring international quality standards (DNV-GL). The event is an opportunity to express gratitude to the collective of engineers, experts and workers of PV Shipyard who have worked day and night to turn challenging designs into reality - at the same time demonstrating the effective coordination between stakeholders in the offshore wind power industry value chain.
Photos: Nguyen The Tung, Vu Ngoc Kim Trang
News: Mai Van Binh
Source: https://www.ptsc.com.vn/tin-tuc/tin-ptsc-1/san-xuat-kinh-doanh/pv-shipyard-ban-giao-thanh-cong-topside-hoan-thanh-du-an-tram-bien-ap-ngoai-khoi-dau-tien
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