SEPD – Supporting Safety, Protecting People and the Environment
Established on 1 October 1988, the Safety and Environmental Protection Division (SEPD) – Vietsovpetro Joint Venture is a specialized unit operating in safety, emergency response, training and environmental protection.
Throughout its development, SEPD has progressively built its professional capabilities, workforce and service portfolio to support oil and gas operations. From safety training and emergency response to the inspection and maintenance of fire protection equipment and systems, the Division aims to provide solutions that help clients manage risks proactively and protect people, assets and the environment.
With experience in onshore and offshore oil and gas environments, SEPD continues to develop its services in a professional and flexible manner, aligned with clients’ actual operating conditions.
An Integrated Safety Service Portfolio
SEPD provides specialized services addressing a range of requirements across the oil and gas, energy, industrial and maritime sectors.
Emergency Standby & Response Services
SEPD provides response services for emergencies including fire and explosion, rescue operations, high-rise building evacuation, oil spills, chemical spills, technical incidents and oil and gas blowouts.
The services focus on maintaining readiness, organizing mobilization and coordinating resources according to the characteristics of each incident, helping control emergencies and limit impacts on people, assets and the environment.
Safety Training & Competency Development
Training is one of SEPD’s key areas of activity. The Division provides basic safety training, oil and gas industry training, emergency response competency programs and courses tailored to corporate requirements.
The training portfolio includes programs associated with OPITO, GWO, IWCF and Vietnamese occupational safety and hygiene requirements, as well as specialized subjects such as chemical safety, confined space, first aid, gas testing, crane operation and specialist emergency response roles.
Programs are designed to combine knowledge, practical exercises and simulation, helping learners develop competencies relevant to their job roles and operating environments.
Fire Protection Inspection, Maintenance, Repair & Hydrostatic Testing
Through its Specialized Equipment Repair Workshop (SCTBCD), SEPD provides inspection, maintenance and repair services for fire protection equipment and systems; self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA); emergency escape breathing devices (EEBD); and hydrostatic testing of pressure cylinders.
The service scope includes periodic inspection of fire fighting systems on offshore facilities and vessels; maintenance and repair of portable and mobile fire extinguishers; inspection and repair of breathing apparatus; and hydrostatic testing of pressure cylinders.
Services are organized through technical processes involving inspection, testing, documentation and coordination with relevant parties according to service requirements.
Safety Supervision & HSE Documentation Consultancy
SEPD provides periodic and unscheduled safety audits and inspections at onshore and offshore oil and gas facilities.
Through inspections and coordination with clients’ technical departments, the Division supports risk identification, corrective-action consultancy, improved safety for personnel and equipment, and compliance with applicable legal requirements and internal standards.
SEPD also provides consultancy for the development of Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental (HSE) documentation systems, helping organizations strengthen their safety management framework.
Professional Capability and Management Foundation
SEPD develops its service capabilities through experienced specialists, practical knowledge of oil and gas operations, dedicated equipment and a management system.
According to information published on its Website, the Division maintains management-system certifications to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. Training programs and specialized services are delivered in connection with applicable standards, recognition frameworks and requirements within their respective scopes.
For technical fire protection services on offshore facilities and vessels, SEPD is progressively developing its capabilities in line with international classification requirements. The Website also records SEPD’s recognition by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) as a Recognized Service Supplier for inspection and maintenance of fire fighting systems and SCBA, within the recognized scope.
Practical Experience – Connecting Services with Operational Requirements
Safety services in oil and gas environments must be organized in accordance with facility conditions, technical requirements and operating schedules.
SEPD develops its service delivery approach by coordinating professional expertise, resources and clients’ actual operating conditions. For technical services, activities may include planning, personnel allocation, inspection and testing, preparation of technical documentation and coordination with relevant parties as required.
This approach is intended to help clients plan work proactively, improve service execution and support continuity of operations.
Development Direction – Professionalism, Innovation and Sustainability
SEPD aims to strengthen its professional capabilities, expand its partner network and progressively develop its services in regional markets.
The Division focuses on technology investment and considers the application of Industry 4.0, AI and IoT solutions in safety monitoring and service improvement. Workforce development aligned with international standards and the integration of environmentally responsible solutions are also important development directions.
SEPD aims to build an integrated safety, emergency response and environmental service ecosystem with specialized capabilities to meet the evolving needs of clients within and beyond the oil and gas industry.
Why Choose SEPD?
- Established in 1988, with experience in oil and gas safety and environmental protection.
- A broad portfolio of specialized services, from training and emergency response to fire protection inspection and safety supervision.
- Experienced specialists and technical personnel familiar with oil and gas operating environments.
- Management-system certifications to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, as stated in published information.
- Technical services developed in accordance with classification-society and industry requirements within recognized scopes.
- A service approach that coordinates resources, technology and deployment arrangements with clients’ actual operating conditions.
- Continued focus on innovation, workforce development and environmental protection.
Who We Serve
SEPD serves oil and gas, energy, industrial and maritime companies; organizations managing and operating onshore and offshore facilities; and clients requiring safety training, emergency response, fire protection inspection and maintenance, safety supervision and HSE consultancy.
Connect with SEPD
Organizations may contact SEPD to explore its services, discuss technical requirements and receive consultation on a suitable scope and delivery approach aligned with actual operating conditions.
Safety and Environmental Protection Division – Vietsovpetro (SEPD)
Address: 52, 30/4 Street, Rach Dua Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Telephone: +84 825 92 38 38
Email: sepdvsp.se@vietsov.com.vn
Website: https://sepdvsp.com.vn/