Syncrolift for Vietnam

The Syncrolift acts like a large elevator that raises and lowers vessels in and out of the water for drydocking ashore, enabling the shipyard to work on a larger number of vessels at any one time.

Colonel Ha Son Hai, chairman, Song Thu Company, said: “We needed a state of the art shiplift with a proven track record for reliable, predictable and safe operation. This latest addition will enable us to provide the flexible and efficient docking services that meet the needs of our growing customer base in the region.”

It has a docking platform measures 98m long by 20m wide and has a maximum net lifting capacity of more than 4,500 tonnes.

“We are proud to support New Song Thu as they advance their shipbuilding capabilities to a new level,” added Andrew Smith, director, Syncrolift business unit, Rolls-Royce.

The new shiplift is the third Syncrolift installation within Vietnam’s Danang area,with the first built in 1968, which is still in operation, and another in 2004.