DEMINETEC in Hanoi
Pyrotechnic clearance and UXO risk management.DEMINETEC operates in Hanoi
DEMINETEC, a French company headquartered in La Seyne-sur-Mer (Var), delivers civilian demining (pyrotechnic clearance) and unexploded ordnance (UXO) risk management services to public and private clients in Hanoi, Vietnam. We cover the full chain from historical pyrotechnic desk study (EHT) to ordnance neutralisation and disposal, in line with French Decree 2005-1325 and international best practice.
Pyrotechnic historical context of Hanoi
Hanoi was the capital of North Vietnam and a primary target of U.S. air operations during the Vietnam War. Operation Rolling Thunder (1965-1968) and especially Operation Linebacker II — the 'Christmas bombings' of 18-29 December 1972 — saw B-52 strikes on Hanoi, Haiphong and surrounding industrial and transport infrastructure, leaving thousands of unexploded bombs (UXBs) in the Red River delta.
Vietnam is one of the most heavily UXO-contaminated countries in the world: an estimated 800,000 tonnes of ordnance remain in its soil. The Vietnam National Mine Action Centre (VNMAC) and provincial demining centres clear thousands of items every year, with strong partnerships from NPA, MAG, HALO Trust, the U.S. State Department (PM/WRA) and KOICA. Hotspots include Quảng Trị, Thừa Thiên-Huế and the former DMZ.
Hanoi's expansion — metro lines 2A, 3 and 5, Noi Bai airport expansion, Red River ring roads, Hoa Lac high-tech park — increasingly relies on pyrotechnic historical studies and magnetometric surveys, while offshore oil and gas projects in the Tonkin Gulf and South China Sea (Vanguard Bank) follow the same logic, aligned with IMAS standards and French Decree 2005-1325.
Our services in Hanoi
Historical pyrotechnic desk study (EHT)
Document research in national and foreign archives to qualify pyrotechnic risk on a site (bombings, combat, depots, ranges).
Pyrotechnic safety study (ESP)
Residual risk assessment, definition of effect zones, safety perimeters and collective protective measures.
Magnetometric geophysical survey
On-site detection of ferromagnetic anomalies, surface or deep, onshore or underwater.
UXO clearance
Extraction, identification and neutralisation / disposal of munitions by our NEDEX / EOD-qualified operators.
Underwater expertise
Survey and clearance in ports, rivers and offshore environments, in partnership with our group company SEMTEC.
Why choose DEMINETEC for Hanoi?
- French licensed company, ISO 9001 and MASE certified, compliant with French Decree 2005-1325.
- Teams of former French Navy and Army EOD operators (NEDEX / EOD qualifications).
- Over 30 years of accumulated experience in France and on international projects.
- Onshore and underwater intervention capacity through the DEMINETEC group (SEMTEC, GEODE, DEMINETEC ECG).
- Quick response: quote within 48 hours, rapid mobilisation in France and abroad.
Territorial coverage
DEMINETEC operates in Hanoi and across Vietnam from our French head office (285 avenue Marcel Paul, 83500 La Seyne-sur-Mer, France). We mobilise teams and technical assets to fit each mission: documentary studies, short field surveys, or long-duration clearance operations.
Frequently asked questions about UXO clearance in Hanoi
Which munitions are typically found?
In Hanoi and across Vietnam, the most frequently recovered items include artillery shells, hand grenades, landmines, aerial bombs and — in coastal areas — naval mines. Exact typology depends on the site history and is the focus of the prior historical desk study (EHT).
Does French Decree 2005-1325 apply abroad?
French Decree 2005-1325 governs civilian pyrotechnic clearance on French soil. Internationally, DEMINETEC uses it as a best-practice benchmark alongside IMAS (International Mine Action Standards) and the contractual requirements specific to Vietnam.
How long does a mission in Hanoi typically last?
Duration varies with surface area, investigation depth and anomaly density. An EHT desk study takes 2-6 weeks, a magnetometric survey from a few days to several months, and active clearance from a few weeks up to multiple years for major projects.
Do you operate underwater?
Yes. Through our subsidiary SEMTEC and the DEMINETEC group, we provide commercial diving, underwater magnetometry and submerged-ordnance neutralisation for ports, rivers, lakes and coastal areas.
Contact DEMINETEC for Hanoi
For any historical study, diagnostic or pyrotechnic clearance request, contact our teams:
DEMINETEC SAS285 avenue Marcel Paul
83500 La Seyne-sur-Mer, FRANCE
Tél: +33 (0)9 52 51 00 63
Email: contact@deminetec.com