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NSRP hits the milestone of 200th very large crude carrier, strengthening Vietnam’s energy security

On July 5, 2024, Nghi Son Refining and Petrochemical LLC (NSRP) safely and successfully received its 200th very large crude carrier (VLCC) at its facility. The carrier, named Sea Pearl, arrived from Greece (final port Mina Al Ahmadi) and has a length of 333 meters, a width of 60 meters, and a capacity to transport nearly 300,000 tons of crude oil.

The 200th VLCC ship named Sea Pearl arrived at SPM (Single Point Mooring) on ​​July 5th, 2024.

NSRP hits the milestone of 200th very large crude carrier.

This achievement marks a significant milestone in the production operations of the Nghi Son refinery. Previously, on March 8, 2023, NSRP had celebrated the receipt of its 150th VLCC. To date, the refinery has received approximately 400 million barrels of crude oil from Kuwait.

The 200th VLCC ship named Sea Pearl arrived at SPM (Single Point Mooring) on ​​July 5th, 2024.

The 200th VLCC ship named Sea Pearl arrived at SPM (Single Point Mooring) on ​​July 5th, 2024.

Attaining this 200th VLCC receipt was made possible by NSRP’s focus on training and developing a team of specialized engineers with robust expertise and extensive experience, as well as the company’s collaboration with ship owners to ensure the safe receipt and pumping of crude oil.

Mr. Kazutaka Yamato - General Director gave flowers and praised NSRP employees

Mr. Kazutaka Yamato – General Director gave flowers and took memorial photos with NSRP employees.

Additionally, NSRP has established and continuously improved its coordination and operational processes, ensuring that work steps are controlled, accurately performed, and aligned with relevant standards and regulations.

The company also received valuable coordination and support from various authorities, including port authorities, customs, border guards, and the PTSC Thanh Hoa contractor, during the process of receiving crude oil carriers, operating tugboats, and monitoring oil import activities.

Representatives of NSRP Board of Directors gave flowers to staffs of PTSC Thanh Hoa contractor.

Representatives of NSRP Board of Directors gave flowers and congratulations to the captain and crews.

Mr. Kazutaka Yamato – General Director of NSRP shared: “At NSRP, we recognize that the importation of crude oil comes with inherent challenges and risks, particularly in the crucial coordination between various stakeholders, the influence of weather conditions and the heightened frequency of crude oil shipments in recent times. Hence, through our continued collaboration with the PTSC Thanh Hoa contractor and close partnership with relevant authorities, we are constantly elevating our sense of responsibility and implementing stringent risk control measures. By strictly adhering to all necessary processes and regulations, we are poised to achieve even greater milestones in the years ahead – reaching the milestone of 300th, 400th, or even 500th VLCC, all while ensuring the utmost safety for our operations.”

 

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