Circular No. 06/2014/TT-BGTVT promulgates the National Technical Regulations on classification and technical supervision of marine pipeline systems (QCVN 69:2014/BGTVT) and floating storage facilities (QCVN 70:2014/BGTVT). This document provides detailed regulations on the classification, assessment, and safety inspection of these structures to ensure their technical quality and maritime traffic security.
Scope of application
Organizations and individuals related to the construction and operation of marine pipeline systems and floating storage facilities.
Key points
- The operator of marine pipeline systems must conduct technical classification in accordance with Article 5 of QCVN 69:2014/BGTVT.
- Organizations and individuals operating floating storage facilities must comply with the requirements for technical classification and supervision as stipulated in Article 7 of QCVN 70:2014/BGTVT.
- The operator of marine pipeline systems must carry out regular and irregular inspections in accordance with Article 6 of QCVN 69:2014/BGTVT.
- Organizations and individuals operating floating storage facilities must conduct technical supervision in accordance with Article 8 of QCVN 70:2014/BGTVT.
- The operator of marine pipeline systems and floating storage facilities must establish and retain technical classification records in accordance with Article 9 of QCVN 69:2014/BGTVT and Article 10 of QCVN 70:2014/BGTVT.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- To ensure technical safety for marine pipeline systems and floating storage facilities, reduce environmental and traffic risks.
- Set higher quality management requirements for organizations operating these structures, which may increase investment and maintenance costs.
- Improve the competitiveness of Vietnam's maritime industry by enhancing technical standards.
- Contribute to protecting the marine environment through limiting waste leakage from these structures.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How should the operator of marine pipeline systems conduct technical classification?
Technical classification shall be carried out in accordance with Article 5 of QCVN 69:2014/BGTVT.
What requirements must organizations operating floating storage facilities comply with?
Comply with the requirements for technical classification and supervision as stipulated in Article 7 of QCVN 70:2014/BGTVT.
How should the operator of marine pipeline systems conduct regular inspections?
Regular inspections shall be conducted in accordance with Article 6 of QCVN 69:2014/BGTVT.
How must organizations operating floating storage facilities retain technical classification records?
Retain records in accordance with Article 10 of QCVN 70:2014/BGTVT.
When does this circular take effect?
This circular takes effect from May 28, 2014.
Full text
CIRCULAR
ISSUING NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATIONS ON CLASSIFICATION AND TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE OF MARINE PIPELINE SYSTEMS AND NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATIONS ON CLASSIFICATION AND TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE OF FLOATING STORAGE TANKS
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Pursuant to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations dated June 29, 2006;
Based on Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP dated December 31, 2008 of the Government detailing implementation of certain provisions
Pursuant to Decree No. 107/2012/NĐ-CP dated December 20, 2012 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Transport;
The Minister of Transport issues this Circular amending and supplementing certain articles of Circular No. 29/2018/TT-BGTVT dated May 14, 2018, issued by the Minister of Transport on quality inspection, technical safety, and environmental protection for railway transportation vehicles, and Circular No. 18/2019/TT-BGTVT dated May 20, 2019, issued by the Minister of Transport guiding the implementation of Decree No. 139/2018/NĐ-CP dated October 8, 2018, of the Government on business operations of vehicle inspection services.
THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT ISSUES THIS CIRCULAR TO ESTABLISH NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATIONS ON CLASSIFICATION AND TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE OF MARINE PIPELINE SYSTEMS AND NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATIONS ON CLASSIFICATION AND TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE OF FLOATING STORAGE TANKS.
Article 1. ATTACHED TO THIS CIRCULAR ARE 02 NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATIONS:
1. NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION ON CLASSIFICATION AND TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE OF MARINE PIPELINE SYSTEMS.
REGISTRATION CODE: QCVN 69:2014/BGTVT.
REGISTRATION CODE: QCVN 70:2014/BGTVT.
Article 2. THIS CIRCULAR SHALL TAKE EFFECT FROM MAY 28, 2014.
Article 3. THE HEAD OF THE MINISTRY’S OFFICE, THE HEAD OF THE MINISTRY’S INSPECTION DEPARTMENT, THE DIRECTORS OF THE MINISTRY’S DEPARTMENTS, THE DIRECTOR OF THE VIETNAM MARITIME ADMINISTRATION, THE HEADS OF MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT’S ORGANIZATIONS AND UNITS, AND ASSOCIATED ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THIS CIRCULAR./.
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