On 22 April 2026, the Baltica 2 project team convened at PTSC M&C’s fabrication yard in Ho Chi Minh City to mark a significant achievement: the completion of 5 million man-hours without a single Lost Time Injury (LTI). The ceremony, jointly organised by the SMPTSC consortium — comprising Semco Maritime and PTSC M&C — and project owner Ørsted-PGE, brought together project leaders, engineers, and workers to recognise the collective commitment that made this milestone possible.
The Baltica 2 project team gathers to mark 5 million LTI-free man-hours at PTSC M&C's yard, Ho Chi Minh City.
Since the first steel cutting on 27 November 2024, the project has delivered outstanding results: overall progress exceeding 95%, full completion of structural, mechanical, piping, and HVAC works, and EIT progress surpassing 98%. Soak testing on Z01 is scheduled to commence by 24 April 2026, marking the next critical step toward sail-away.
Representing project owner Ørsted, Mr. Ulrik Lange, Managing Director of the Baltica 2 project, commended the team's unwavering dedication: "5 million hours without an LTI is proof of the dedication and teamwork behind this chievement — and a reminder that we must continue to build on it every day. At Ørsted, safety and quality are non-negotiable. We aim for a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility, where open communication is encouraged, and where we constantly strive for even higher standards."
Mr. Ulrik Lange, Managing Director of the Baltica 2 project at Ørsted, delivers his address at the ceremony.
On behalf of the Semco Maritime - PTSC M&C Consortium, Mr. Nguyen Bao Hoang, a member of PTSC M&C's Board of Directors, reflected on the journey and the partnerships that underpinned it: "These achievements are not just milestones. They are clear evidence of strong commitment, hard work, close collaboration, and the valuable support contributed by all project members and stakeholders throughout this journey."
Mr. Nguyen Bao Hoang (PTSC M&C, left) and Mr. Kasper Thomsen (Semco Maritime, right) address attendees on behalf of the SMPTSC Consortium.
The occasion extended beyond ceremonial remarks. In recognition of individuals and teams who demonstrated exemplary commitment to safety standards, the project management presented certificates of merit and cash bonuses to outstanding workers.
Project management representatives present recognition certificates and gifts to outstanding workers during the award ceremony
The 5-million-manhour milestone is not merely a statistic. It reflects a deeply embedded safety culture cultivated through daily toolbox talks, rigorous training, proactive hazard identification, and a “one team, one goal” ethos shared across all three organisations. As the project advances into its final commissioning phase for all four offshore substations, the same commitment to collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement will underpin every step toward a safe and successful sail-away.
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