RAYONG, Thailand, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With the 2025 ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) on the horizon, the pressure is on for manufacturers to adapt. To meet this challenge head-on, LRQA recently gathered industry leaders in Rayong for a high-impact technical seminar designed to turn regulatory shifts into a competitive edge.
The session featured an authoritative breakdown of the upcoming changes, led by Chamni Mosagul, LRQA's leading technical expert, with special guest participation from Alex Tan, Director for Asia Pacific at ASME. Together, they moved beyond theory to provide local manufacturers with a practical, high-stakes roadmap for the transition.
Key updates covered:
- Restructuring of Section VIII Division 1, including new Subsection D for specific vessel types
- Stricter requirements on material traceability, recertification and testing
- Revised welding rules and new weld categories, with tighter qualification controls under Section IX
- Enhanced inspection and pressure testing, including the introduction of Limiting Test Pressure (LTP)
- Required updates to Quality Control Systems (QCS) across design responsibility, welding oversight and verification
"The shift to a more modular Section VIII is not just structural; it will directly affect how engineering, fabrication, and compliance teams coordinate," said Kit Wong, Business Director, Southeast Asia at LRQA. "Organisations that start aligning these functions now will be in a much stronger position when the 2025 requirements take effect."
The day was defined by high-energy technical exchanges, as participants tackled real-world fabrication challenges and explored how the 2025 edition will redefine compliance in the APAC region.
For those who missed the live briefing, LRQA is offering dedicated consultations to help businesses assess the impact of these updates on their specific operations.
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Hasan Surve
Regional Marketing Manager - APAC, LRQA
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