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If the maritime industry is the material foundation of the marine economy, then the shipbuilding industry is the nucleus of the maritime industry. Download New ship building at Pha Rung Shipbuilding Company, Hai Phong - Photo: Thanh Nien Newspaper Shipbuilding - the nucleus of the maritime industry ecosystem Clarifying the role of the maritime industry in the goal of building Vietnam into a strong maritime nation, Mr. Do Thanh Hung, Vice President of the Vietnam Shipbuilding Science and Technology Association (VISIA), said that the role of the shipbuilding industry does not stop at building a ship, but also has the ability to lead the development of the shipbuilding industry. entire maritime industry ecosystem. According to Mr. Hung, a modern ship is the convergence of dozens of industries such as metallurgy, mechanical engineering, engines, electricity, electronics, automation, new materials, software, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology. Therefore, maritime countries such as Japan, Korea, and Norway all consider shipbuilding a strategic industry, as well as one of the measures of national industrial capacity. In fact, Vietnam has built a significant foundation for the shipbuilding industry after many years of development. A system of new ship building and repair factories has been formed from North to South; Technology for building many types of ships according to international standards is gradually mastered; Some products have been exported to markets with high technical requirements. Domestic enterprises not only build transport ships but also participate in manufacturing oil and gas service ships, specialized ships, floating structures and many offshore steel structures. In particular, one of the important achievements of the industry is the formation of a team of engineers, experts and technical workers capable of absorbing technology, solving complex technical problems, gradually mastering modern processing, welding and assembly technologies. Meanwhile, the green transformation process of the global maritime industry requires The need to replace the fleet to meet emission reduction regulations of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), along with the rapid development of offshore wind power and the marine economy, is opening up great demand for ships and floating structures. This is an opportunity for Vietnam to participate more deeply in the world shipbuilding value chain. Potential has not yet turned into strength. Despite having a foundation in industrial facilities, international integration experience and human resources, Mr. Do Thanh Hung believes that Vietnams shipbuilding industry has not yet converted its potential into national competitiveness. The bottleneck lies first of all in the development mindset: the industry has not been placed in a unified maritime industry ecosystem, but over the years has mainly developed according to individual businesses or projects. Meanwhile, in leading countries, shipbuilding is closely connected with shipping, seaports, logistics, supporting industries, research institutes, universities, financial institutions and mining enterprises. It is this connection that creates the competitiveness of the entire industry, instead of just each enterprise. Another major bottleneck is the weak supporting industry. Many types of specialized shipbuilding steel, engines, generators, shaft systems, propellers, deck equipment, marine electrical and electronic equipment, control systems, valves, pumps and many other types of equipment still depend on foreign supplies. This reduces the localization rate, increases costs, prolongs production time and makes businesses vulnerable to fluctuations in the global supply chain. Besides, Vietnam has not mastered many core technologies with high added value. If ship hull manufacturing has made progress, fields such as design, specialized software, AI, Digital Twin (digital twin), industrial robots, green ship technology and smart manufacturing still have a gap compared to leading countries. The participation of the FDI business sector in the process of improving the capacity of the domestic shipbuilding industry is also not adequate. Vietnam needs more output and export value; It is important to promote knowledge sharing, technology transfer, human resource training, supporting business development and research cooperation with universities and research institutes. Cooperation to create new developments In the context of green, digital and smart becoming the main trends of the worlds maritime and shipbuilding industry, Mr. Do Thanh Hung believes that cooperation will be the key to determining the industrys development in the coming decades. Businesses must meet the requirements of reducing emissions, developing green ships, smart shipyards, AI, Digital Twin, automation, big data, supply chain security and ESG standards. Potential can only become strength when connected into a unified ecosystem, in which the State, businesses, research institutes, universities, FDI enterprises and international partners share resources, knowledge and responsibility for development. First, develop high-quality human resources. This is a top priority because it is to train a generation of internationally qualified design engineers, experts in AI, Digital Twin, industrial robots, new materials, and energy.Green workers and a team of skilled technical workers need many years of preparation. It is necessary to build a program to develop human resources in the maritime and shipbuilding industry; promote links between businesses, research institutes, universities and international partners; train according to the actual needs of businesses; and have a mechanism to attract and utilize good domestic and foreign experts, Mr. Hung suggested. Second, promote the development of science, technology and innovation, focusing on AI, Digital Twin, Smart Shipyard, Internet of Things (IoT), industrial robots, new materials, green
