Circular No. 12/2014/TT-BNNPTNT stipulates the emblem, flag, traditional flag, uniform, sample card of Fisheries Inspector, and the paint color of Fisheries Inspector vessels and boats.

CIRCULARAMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CIRCULAR NO. 16/2025/TT-BCT DATED FEBRUARY 1, 2025 OF THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE ON THE OPERATION OF THE COMPETITIVE WHOLESALE ELECTRICITY MARKET

Regulations on emblems, flags, traditional flags,

uniforms, sample inspection boat cardsfishery and ship paint colorsboats Kfishery

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Pursuant to Decree No. 199/2013/NĐ-CP dated November 26, 2013 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;

Pursuant to Decree No. 102/2012/NĐ-CP dated November 29, 2012 of the Government on the organization and operation of Fisheries Inspection;

Animal Feed - Maximum Allowable Levels of Safety Indicators in Animal Feed and Raw Materials for Aquafeed Production.

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development issues this Circular regulating emblems, flags, traditional flags, uniforms, sample inspection boat cards, and ship paint colors for inspection boats.

PART I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

This Circular regulates emblems, flags, traditional flags, uniforms, sample inspection boat cards, and ship paint colors for inspection boats belonging to the inspection force.

Article 2. Applicability

This Circular applies to the inspection force; organizations and individuals related to inspection activities.

Chapter II

EMBLEMS, FLAGS, TRADITIONAL FLAGS,

SAMPLE INSPECTION BOAT CARDS

Article 3. Inspection Boat Emblem

1. The inspection boat emblem is circular, blue in color, with the phrase "VIETNAM FISHERY INSPECTION" in uppercase letters at the top, inside which is the emblem of the yellow star on the red flag, below which is the image of an anchor and a boat cutting through waves; the waves are stylized into a school of fish.

2. The sample of the inspection boat emblem is specified in Section 1, Appendix I attached to this Circular.

Article 4. Flags and Traditional Flags

1. The inspection boat flag is made of navy blue fabric in an equilateral triangle shape, with the base side length being two-thirds of the height, and the two sides have a yellow border; in the center of the flag is the inspection boat emblem, the outer edge of the emblem is white (the diameter of the emblem is two-thirds of the base side length). The size of the flag is as follows:

a) For flags mounted on automobiles and boats, the base side length is 28 cm;

b) For flags mounted on inspection boats less than 50 meters long, the base side length is less than 64 cm;

c) For flags mounted on inspection boats 50 meters or longer, the base side length is 80 cm;

d) The sample of the inspection boat flag is specified in Section 2, Appendix I attached to this Circular.

2. The traditional flag of the inspection force is made of navy blue fabric in a rectangle shape, with a gold fringe along the left side; in the center of the flag is the inspection boat emblem (the diameter of the emblem is half the width of the flag), the outer edge of the emblem has a white border, above the inspection boat emblem is the phrase "PROTECTING FISHERY RESOURCES" in uppercase white letters placed symmetrically.

The traditional flag of the Fishery Inspection Department has dimensions: Width 120 cm, Length 180 cm; below the inspection boat emblem is the phrase "FISHERY INSPECTION DEPARTMENT" in uppercase white letters placed symmetrically.

The traditional flag of the Regional Fishery Inspection Office has dimensions: Width 100 cm, Length 150 cm; below the inspection boat emblem is the phrase "REGIONAL FISHERY INSPECTION OFFICE ..." in uppercase white letters placed symmetrically.

The text on the flag is 1/10 (one-tenth) the width of the flag in height.

The sample of the traditional flag is specified in Section 3, Appendix I attached to this Circular.

Article 5. Sample Inspection Boat Card

The inspection boat card is made of paper with a width of 6 cm and a length of 9 cm; it consists of two sides:

a) Front side with a red background, in the center is the National Emblem, above which is the State Emblem of Vietnam "SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM" in bold uppercase yellow letters, below is the phrase "INSPECTION BOAT CARD" in bold uppercase yellow letters;

b) Back side with a pink floral pattern, containing information about the person to whom the card is issued, the date of issuance, and the issuing authority;

c) The sample of the inspection boat card is specified in Section 4, Appendix I attached to this Circular.

Chapter III

FISHERY INSPECTION UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS

DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS

Article 6. Uniforms of Fisheries Inspectors

The uniforms of Fisheries Inspectors include:

1. Winter and summer uniforms:

a) Winter uniforms;

b) Summer uniforms;

c) Ceremonial uniforms (winter and summer);

d) Long-sleeved shirts;

đ) Transitional season uniforms;

e) Winter warm jackets;

g) Women's skirts;

h) Underwear (short and long-sleeved).

2. Hats of Fisheries Inspectors:

a) Pi-shaped hats;

b) Soft hats;

c) Impact-resistant hats;

d) Ceremonial hats.

3. Other accessories:

a) Inspector badges;

b) Rank insignia;

c) Name plates;

d) Shoulder patches;

đ) Embroideries;

e) Raincoats;

g) Neckties;

h) Belts;

i) Leather shoes;

k) Backstrap sandals;

l) Socks;

m) Briefcases;

n) Workbooks;

o) Personal blankets;

p) Personal mosquito nets;

q) Face towels;

t) Personal mats;

s) Personal pillows;

r) Suitcases;

v) Protective work clothing.

Article 7. Materials and Specifications of Fisheries Inspectors' Uniforms

1. Materials and Colors

The materials and colors for the uniforms of Fisheries Inspectors are specified as follows:

a) Winter uniforms, women's skirts, long-sleeved undergarments are dark gray;

b) Summer uniforms, transitional season uniforms are light gray;

c) Long-sleeved shirts, personal mosquito nets, short-sleeved undergarments are white;

d) Winter and summer ceremonial uniforms are beige.

2. Specifications for Men's Uniforms

a) Winter uniforms: Coat style with four pockets, shoulders have four buttons to attach insignia, left sleeve has embroidered Fisheries Inspector emblem;

b) Long-sleeved shirts: Stand-up collar style, cuffs have pleats, left chest pocket without flap;

c) Summer uniforms: Short-sleeved stand-up collar style, two chest pockets, shoulders have four buttons to attach insignia, left sleeve has embroidered Fisheries Inspector emblem;

d) Transitional season uniforms: Similar to men's summer uniforms but long-sleeved;

đ) Winter warm jackets: Long-sleeved coat style with buttoned cuffs, shoulders have four buttons to attach insignia, left sleeve has embroidered Fisheries Inspector emblem;

e) Pants: European-style pants with a single front pleat;

g) Winter ceremonial coats: Long-sleeved outer coat style with two rows of buttons, shoulders have buttons to attach epaulets, left sleeve has embroidered Fisheries Inspector emblem;

h) Winter ceremonial pants: As specified in point e, Clause 2 of this Article;

i) Summer ceremonial coats: Short-sleeved outer coat style with one row of buttons, shoulders have buttons to attach epaulets, left sleeve has embroidered Fisheries Inspector emblem;

k) Summer ceremonial pants: As specified in point e, Clause 2 of this Article.

3. Specifications for Women's Uniforms

a) Winter uniforms: Similar to men's winter uniforms but with waist darts, no chest pockets;

b) Long-sleeved shirts: Stand-up collar style, body with waist darts;

c) Summer uniforms: Short-sleeved stand-up collar style, body with waist darts, shoulders have buttons to attach insignia, left sleeve has embroidered Fisheries Inspector emblem;

d) Transitional season uniforms: Similar to women's summer uniforms but long-sleeved;

đ) Winter warm jackets: Long-sleeved coat style with shoulders having four buttons to attach insignia, left sleeve has embroidered Fisheries Inspector emblem;

e) Pants: Women's European-style pants with no front pleats, back pleats sewn in;

g) Women's skirts: Waistband style with two hidden front pleats, back zipper;

h) Winter ceremonial coats: Long-sleeved outer coat style with two rows of buttons, shoulders have buttons to attach epaulets, left sleeve has embroidered Fisheries Inspector emblem;

i) Winter ceremonial pants: As specified in point e, Clause 3 of this Article;

k) Summer ceremonial coats: Short-sleeved outer coat style with one row of buttons, shoulders have buttons to attach epaulets, left sleeve has embroidered Fisheries Inspector emblem;

l) Summer ceremonial pants: As specified in point g, Clause 3 of this Article.

4. Designs of uniforms, women's skirts are specified in Section 1, Appendix II issued together with this Circular.

5. Specifications of uniforms and women's skirts are specified in Section 2, Appendix II issued together with this Circular.

Article 8. Name plates, shoulder insignia, and sleeve emblems

1. The name plate of Fisheries Inspector is made of metal coated with transparent plastic, measuring 08 cm in length and 02 cm in width, surrounded by a gold border 02 mm wide; on the left side, there is the emblem of Fisheries Inspector on a white background; on the right side, it displays the full name of the wearer in uppercase white letters on a blue background.

2. The shoulder insignia is shaped like a swallowtail, made of yellow metal, with a circular shape at the front, featuring the emblem of Fisheries Inspector in the center.

3. The sleeve emblem attached to the sleeve is shield-shaped, with a total height of 09 cm (the tip of the shield being 1,6 cm high), tapering to a point at the bottom with a maximum width of 07 cm, surrounded by a gold border, inside which is the emblem of Fisheries Inspector with a diameter of 05 cm.

4. The model of name plates, shoulder insignia, and sleeve emblems of Fisheries Inspectors is specified in Section 3, Appendix II issued together with this Circular.

Article 9. Rank Insignia of Fisheries Inspectors

The rank insignia of Fisheries Inspectors has a dark navy blue background, designed in an isosceles trapezoid shape, measuring 13 cm in length for the longer side, 05 cm for the longest side, 04 cm for the shortest side, with a pointed top 1,6 cm high; it has a gold border 05 mm wide and a smaller border 03 mm wide (the longest side does not have a border); the rank insignia is affixed with a gold star; a gold National Emblem button with a diameter of 1,6 cm is attached. The ranks are distinguished by stars (large stars with a diameter of 24 mm; small stars with a diameter of 21 mm) and gold stripes, with the rank stripes being 05 mm wide and spaced 05 mm apart as follows:

1. Rank insignia for leadership positions

a) Director: Large border, two large stars, no stripes, with two pine branches at the base;

b) Deputy Director: Large border, one large star, no stripes, with two pine branches at the base;

c) Head of Department under the Bureau, Chief of Regional Fisheries Inspection Office: Small border, four small stars and two vertical stripes;

d) Deputy Head of Department under the Bureau, Deputy Chief of Regional Fisheries Inspection Office: Small border, three small stars and two vertical stripes;

e) Head of Department under the Regional Office, Chief of Fisheries Inspection Team, Station Chief: Small border, two small stars and two vertical stripes;

f) Deputy Head of Department under the Regional Office, Deputy Chief of Fisheries Inspection Team, Deputy Station Chief: Small border, one small star and two vertical stripes.

2. Rank insignia for Fisheries Inspector positions

a) Senior Fisheries Inspector: Small border, four small stars and two vertical stripes;

b) Fisheries Inspector: Small border, three small stars and two vertical stripes;

c) Intermediate Fisheries Inspector: Small border, one small star and two vertical stripes.

3. Rank insignia for Fisheries Vessel Crew Members

a) Senior Fisheries Vessel Crew Member, Captain: Small border, four small stars and one vertical stripe;

b) Fisheries Vessel Crew Member, First Officer, Chief Engineer: Small border, three small stars and one vertical stripe;

c) Intermediate Fisheries Vessel Crew Member, Assistant Engineer, Chief Sailor: Small border, two small stars and one vertical stripe;

d) Sailor, Mechanic: Small border, one small star and one vertical stripe;

e) Staff Member: Small border, one vertical stripe.

4. The model of rank insignia of Fisheries Inspectors is specified in Section 4, Appendix II issued together with this Circular.

Article 10. Fisheries Inspector Badge

1. The Fisheries Inspector badge is made of metal with two raised pine branches encircling the round emblem of Fisheries Inspector, measuring 36 mm in diameter, attached to a peaked cap, and 28 mm in diameter, attached to a soft cap.

2. The model of the Fisheries Inspector badge is specified in Section 5, Appendix II issued together with this Circular.

Article 11. Specifications for Fisheries Inspection Helmets

1. Beret: Dark gray in color, designed with a peaked cap style; it has a curved brim, forehead, crown, and top made from the same fabric type; the crown is embroidered with the capitalized letters "VIETNAM FISHERIES INSPECTION" in yellow, with a height of 12 mm; the bill of the cap is made of hard plastic, covered with shiny black leather, with a golden pine branch attached to the front (for leaders of the Fisheries Inspection Department, a smaller pine branch is additionally attached inside); the chin strap is braided with light yellow threads and fixed with two metal buckles shaped like embossed stars on both sides of the crown.

2. Formal hat: Beige in color, specifications similar to the beret.

3. Women's soft cap: Dark gray in color, made of fabric with a continuous brim that folds up over the ears and back of the head. The chin strap is braided with yellow threads, with buttons at both ends. On both sides of the cap, there are two small holes, and in the middle of the forehead part, there is a hole for attaching the Fisheries Inspection emblem.

4. Men's soft cap: Dark gray in color, made of fabric, with a flat-brimmed design featuring three edges on the forehead, a smooth top, and two air vents on the sides of the cap. At the back of the cap, there is a plastic adjustment mechanism to ensure convenience during use.

5. Impact-resistant helmet: Gray in color, this is a full-head protective helmet covering the back of the neck and ears, with a windscreen in front. The helmet frame is made of plastic, with an inner shock-absorbing foam layer, foam padding around the ear flaps, and straps to secure the helmet. On both sides of the helmet, there are capitalized letters "KNVN" in blue.

6. Design samples for Fisheries Inspection helmets as specified in Section 6, Appendix II accompanying this Circular.

Article 12. Specifications for Other Equipment

1. Necktie: Pre-tied in a pear shape; dark gray in color (matching winter pants and shirts); the widest part of the necktie measures 10 cm for men and 8 cm for women. The length of the necktie for men is 43, 45, or 47 cm, and for women, it is 39, 41, or 43 cm.

2. Belt: Brown leather belt; the buckle is made of white metal, with a width of 36 mm and a length of 52 mm; between the buckle plates, there are capitalized letters "KNVN" in red.

3. Raincoat set, socks: Light gray in color.

4. Leather shoes: Black leather shoes with oil-resistant soles.

5. Handkerchief: Light blue in color.

6. Briefcase: Black in color.

7. Luggage: Brown or black in color.

8. Backless sandals, personal blankets, personal pillows: Dark gray in color.

9. Work notebook: Cover in blue.

10. Design samples for other equipment as specified in Section 7, Appendix II accompanying this Circular.

Article 13. Standards, Service Life, and Issuance of Equipment

1. Regular uniforms as specified in Section 1, Appendix III accompanying this Circular.

2. Additional uniforms: In addition to regular uniforms, personnel regularly working on vessels are entitled to additional uniforms as specified in Section 2, Appendix III accompanying this Circular.

3. Based on specific conditions, the Director of the Fisheries Inspection Department decides on the provision and issuance of uniforms for Fisheries Inspection personnel.

Chapter IV

FISHERIES INSPECTION VESSELS AND BOATS

Article 14. Fisheries Inspection Vessels

1. Paint Color

a) The hull above the designed waterline and superstructure above the deck: White paint;

b) Deck surface and roof of the cabin: Green paint.

2. The Fisheries Inspection vessel has capitalized letters "VIETNAM FISHERIES INSPECTION" painted in dark blue along the side of the hull, with a maximum length equal to one-third of the total length of the vessel; the height is appropriate to the size of the vessel; capitalized English letters "VIETNAM FISHERIES RESOURCES SURVEILLANCE" painted in dark blue, with a height equal to two-thirds of the Vietnamese letters and placed centrally below the Vietnamese letters.” 3. Fisheries Inspection emblem: Placed on the front and above both sides of the cabin body at a height easily visible. The size of the Fisheries Inspection emblem is designed to fit the size of the cabin.

4. Markings: The Fisheries Inspection vessel has two parallel stripes of equal width in yellow and red, suitable in size to the vessel (yellow first, red second from the bow), painted from the upper edge of the deck down to the designed waterline at the bow and parallel to the centerline of the vessel; the distance from the centerline of the vessel to the marking stripe is one-sixth of the vessel's length.

Yellow, red stripes, and numbers symmetrically positioned on both sides of the vessel (numbers on the left side according to the forward direction).

5. Numbering

a) Painted in dark blue at positions: Both sides (at the bow position), aft (at the center position), and above the side planks, with a height appropriate to the size of the vessel;

b) The numbering consists of two parts: KN-number (the number consists of three digits).

6. Flag: The Fisheries Inspection flag is hoisted at the bow of the vessel.

7. Paint color and identification marks for Fisheries Inspection vessels as specified in Section 1, Appendix IV accompanying this Circular.

7. Paint color and identification marks of Fisheries Inspection vessels as prescribed in Section 1, Appendix IV attached to this Circular.

Article 15. Fishing Surveillance Boats

1. Work boats equipped with fishing surveillance vessels

a) Paint color: Paint according to the color of the vessel;

b) The boat has the uppercase letters "KIỂM NGƯ VIỆT NAM" painted in dark blue on the side of the hull above the waterline, with a maximum length equal to one third of the total length of the vessel; the height is appropriate to the size of the vessel;

c) Markings: The boat has two yellow and red stripes similar to those of the vessel;

d) Numbering: The number of the boat is taken from the number of the vessel;

đ) Flags: The fishing surveillance flag is hoisted at the bow of the vessel;

e) For work boats with rubber hulls, follow the manufacturer's regulations;

g) The paint color and markings for work boats equipped with fishing surveillance vessels are regulated in Section 2, Appendix IV issued together with this Circular.

2. Independent work boats

a) Paint color: The sides of the boat above the designed draft and the superstructure above the deck are painted white; the deck and the roof of the cabin are painted green;

b) The fishing surveillance boat has the uppercase letters "KIỂM NGƯ VIỆT NAM" painted in dark blue on the side of the hull above the waterline, with a maximum length equal to one third of the total length of the boat; the height is appropriate to the size of the boat; the uppercase letters in English "VIETNAM FISHERIES RESOURCES SURVEILLANCE" painted in dark blue, with a height equal to two thirds of the Vietnamese letters and placed centrally below the Vietnamese letters;” black paint, with a height equal to two-thirds (2/3) of the Vietnamese text line and placed symmetrically at the center below the Vietnamese text line;

c) Fisheries Inspection emblem: Placed on both sides above the cabin body of the boat at a height easily observable. The size of the Fisheries Inspection emblem is designed to be appropriate for the size of the cabin.

c) The fishing surveillance emblem is placed on both sides of the superstructure of the boat at a height easily visible. The size of the fishing surveillance emblem is designed to fit the size of the cabin;

d) Markings: The fishing surveillance boat has two yellow and red stripes of equal width, sized appropriately to the size of the boat (yellow first, red second from the bow), painted from the upper edge of the deck down to the designed waterline on the hull at the bow and parallel to the bow; the distance from the bow to the marking stripe is one sixth of the length of the boat;

đ) Numbering: Painted in dark blue on both sides at the bow of the boat, with a height appropriate to the size of the boat. The numbering consists of two parts: KN-number (the number includes four digits);

e) The fishing surveillance flag is hoisted at the bow of the boat;

Chapter V

IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS

Article 16Implementation Organization

g) The paint color and markings for independent work boats are regulated in Section 3, Appendix IV issued together with this Circular.

1. The Fisheries General Department uniformly manages the insignia, flags, traditional flags, uniforms, sample inspection cards, numbering, and paint colors of fishing surveillance vessels and boats.

2. The Fisheries Inspection Department establishes Regulations on managing and using the insignia, flags, traditional flags, and uniforms of fishing surveillance.

3. The Director of the Fisheries General Department, the Head of the Ministry's Office, the Financial Department Director, and the heads of related units are responsible for implementing this Circular.

Article 17. Effective date

4. During the implementation process, any difficulties should be reported to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for consideration and resolution.