Triac Composites, a leading manufacturer of high-performance composite products, is pleased to announce its participation as a visitor at Vietship 2025, Vietnam’s premier international maritime exhibition, taking place in Hanoi from 5-7 March 2025.
About Vietship
Vietship is Vietnam’s largest and most influential shipbuilding, shipping, and offshore technology event, bringing together industry leaders, shipbuilders, policymakers, and technology innovators. Held every two years, the exhibition serves as a crucial platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and discovering the latest advances in maritime technology.
Triac Composites at Vietship 2025
As a specialist in advanced composite solutions for marine (commercial and pleasure), defense, and industrial applications, Triac Composites will attend Vietship 2025 to explore new industry trends, strengthen relationships with partners, and discuss how composite technology can enhance vessel performance and durability.
Already, Triac Composites supplies customers in the steel ship industry with components such as composite consoles, modules, panelling and other fittings.
Benefits of composites for Steel and Aluminium Ship builders
1. Weight Reduction
Composites are much lighter than steel and aluminum, reducing vessel weight by up to 40-60%.
Lighter ships require less fuel, improving efficiency and range.
2. Corrosion Resistance
Unlike steel, composites do not rust or corrode, eliminating the need for expensive anti-corrosion coatings.
Superior resistance to saltwater, making them ideal for hostile marine environments.
3. Maintenance & Durability
Low maintenance – No need for repainting or anti-corrosion treatments.
Higher fatigue resistance than metal, reducing the risk of structural failures over time.
4. Strength & Structural Performance
High strength-to-weight ratio – Composites can be as strong as steel but much lighter.
Impact-resistant – Absorbs energy better than metal, reducing damage from impacts.
5. Fuel Efficiency & Performance
Lighter weight means lower fuel consumption and higher speeds.
Improved stability and better hydrodynamic performance.
6. Design Flexibility
Composites allow for complex, aerodynamic shapes that are difficult to achieve with metal.
Enables integrated structures (e.g., bulkheads and hulls molded together), reducing assembly time.
7. Acoustic & Thermal Insulation
Quieter operation – Composites dampen vibrations and noise better than metal.
Better thermal insulation, improving energy efficiency for temperature-controlled compartments.
8. Reduced Life-Cycle Costs
While composites may have higher initial costs, they offer long-term savings in maintenance, fuel, and lifespan.
Longer service life without degradation from corrosion or fatigue.
9. Environmental Benefits
Lower fuel consumption means reduced carbon emissions.
Some composites are now being developed using recyclable or bio-based materials.
Ideal Applications for Composite Shipbuilding
High-speed ferries & patrol boats
Luxury yachts & trimarans
Workboats & offshore vessels
Naval & defense ships
“Vietship is a key event for us to engage with shipbuilders and industry leaders, exchange ideas, and stay at the forefront of maritime innovation,” said Phil Johns, General Manager of Triac Composites.
"With our inhouse tooling capability that includes a 7 axis milling robot and 8.5m autoclave", said Mr Johns, "we have the ability to make all of our own tooling - and then the parts. So, whether it is composite consoles, crew transport vessels or patrol boats, Triac can build it. In carbon fiber or glass!"
"We look forward to connecting with companies and stakeholders who share our vision for lightweight, high-performance composite solutions.”
For those interested in meeting with Triac Composites at Vietship 2025, please contact Phil Johns or Mr Dang Vinh Ky to schedule a discussion.
For more information about Triac Composites, visit www.triaccomposites.com.
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