Tran Song Hai, an entrepreneur who yearns for the sea

DNHN - Mr Tran Song Hai is currently General Director of DP Green Technology Company Limited (Greenline DP) - a provider of high-speed boat services on the Saigon River. He is also the CEO of DPConsulting - a leading distributor of generators and marine engines. Mr Tran Song Hai, General Director of Greenlines DP Co., Ltd hopes that one day not far from the speedboat will take tourists to the Truong Sa archipelago.

As the son of a naval soldier, who fought in Hoang Sa, Tran Song Hai's childhood was told a lot about the sea and islands by his father. By the time he established a business, his mind of the sea led him, making his business fields also associated with the sea and islands. 

DPConsulting provides engines for law enforcement ships of the Vietnamese Navy, GreenlinesDP connects the mainland and islands with high-speed ships, Z189 has been a shipbuilding partner for many years... 

Entrepreneur Tran Song Hai once said: "I have a special feeling about the sea and islands, and I want to share that feeling with everyone so that more people can also return to the sea."

In addition, Mr Tran Song Hai contributed 2 generating sets to the Coast Guard Command, and 1 generating set to Truong Sa Town Medical Center through the program "Contributing stones to build Truong Sa". He also cooperates with 189 Company Limited (ie Z189 - General Department of Defense Industry) on the production of high-speed trains, generating significant revenue for this unit. 

MMrTran Song Hai, General Director of Greenlines DP Co., Ltd hopes that one day not far from the speedboat will take tourists to the Truong Sa archipelago. 

"At any time, citizens have the responsibility to protect the territory and territorial waters of the Fatherland" is part of the wish in life that his late father placed on Song Hai's shoulders. The dream of being a soldier was unsuccessful, he promptly provided support from the rear. The surface is a 150KVA diesel generator set for the Truong Sa Town Medical Center. As two generator sets equipped for law enforcement ships of the Coast Guard Command... 

Generators are also the strength of DP Consulting Co., Ltd (DP Consulting) founded by Tran Song Hai in 2001. Six years ago, DP Consulting was confirmed by the Vietnam Record Center as the enterprise that imports the most This product line has become a supplier for many big players in real estate, banking, telecommunications, FMCG, etc.

Submerged, DP Consulting is a service provider for the Vietnamese navy. The fact that the military owns several military ships using MTU engines - a trademark of Rolls-Royce Power System that DP Consulting assumes the role of distributor for is the basis for the two sides to meet. "The service sector for the military is not where I make money," Song Hai determined. In return, this partnership brings DP Consulting intangible values. Branding is an example.

Hydromotors have many applications in the civil field. Song Hai ordered 189 One Member Limited Liability Company (General Department of Defense Industry) to build the hulls of high-speed ships, the components accounting for about 40% of the cost. DP Consulting provides engines and equipment such as radars, fire fighting systems, self-balancing... Localization of the hull helps reduce costs. 

The three-hull high-speed train (trimaran) with 300 seats for transhipment in Da Nang costs 48 billion VND, only one-third of the value compared to imported ships. Invisible large investment rates become barriers to market entry. The provision of equipment, spare parts... to the 189-designer, the new-build contractor also helps GreenlinesDP reduce operating costs, and especially take the initiative in maintenance. 

Another natural barrier is erected against potential competitors who are ambitious to enter the domestic market. Invest even silver, collect odd silver. To improve cash flow, the owner of the shipping line did not hide his intention to find opportunities to cooperate with tour operators, turning cruise trips into added value for tourism products. 

Engineer Do Thai Binh (Ho Chi Minh City Marine Science and Technology Association and a member of the American Shipbuilding Association) characterized the collaboration between Song Hai and Z189 as "significant," as it created jobs for a ship design and construction team equipped with modern ship propulsion. Along with meeting internal demand, Song Hai has committed to tddeliveringver 100 ships to a multi-industry firm, investing in a network of coastal resorts in numerous locations throughout the country. 

However, the opportunity to open the door to export is still far away. According to Mr Do Thai Binh, Vietnam has the advantage of labour, but the shipbuilding industry still has many shortcomings, especially the level of industrial management, marketing and brand value. 

In addition to the route Saigon - Can Gio - Vung Tau, GreenlinesDP has put into operation the Vung Tau - My Tho - Ben Tre route, shortening the travel time by about two hours compared to the road. Then Rach Gia - Phu Quoc. Sa Ky - Ly Son. Phan Thiet - Phu Quy. Saigon - Con Dao - Bac Lieu... Ships pull the country's islands closer to the mainland. Song Hai's decision to join the water transport playground brought joy to his father in the last years of his life.

My Han