Decision No. 129/2002/QD-BTC of the Minister of Finance on supplementing the levels of maritime fees and charges

Pursuant to …;

ISSUED BY THE MINISTER OF FINANCE NUMBER 129/2002/QD-BTC OCTOBER 8, 2002 ON AMENDING THE LEVELS OF SHIPPING FEES AND PORT DUES

THE MINISTER OF FINANCE

Pursuant to the Ordinance on Fees and Charges and guiding documents for the implementation of the Ordinance on Fees and Charges;
To encourage foreign vessels to bring tourists to Vietnam and to alleviate difficulties for vessels mooring in non-operational bays;
At the proposal of the Director General of the State Revenue Administration,

DECISION:

Article 1:

1. Apply preferential shipping fees and port dues for cruise ships with a gross tonnage (GT) of up to 200 GT arriving in Vietnam according to a stable route with a minimum frequency of ten (10) trips per month per port as follows:

Unit of calculation USD/trip (voyage in and out)

2. Apply a mooring fee at ports and bays for international cargo vessels waiting without loading/unloading for a period of one (01) month or more at fifty percent (50%) of the mooring fee stipulated in point a1, Section III, Part B, Appendix Table 1 issued together with Decision No. 48/2001/QD-BTC dated May 28, 2001 of the Minister of Finance.

Article 2: This Decision takes effect from the date of issuance. Other provisions regarding shipping fees and port dues not mentioned in this Decision shall continue to be implemented in accordance with Decision No. 48/2001/QD-BTC dated May 28, 2001 and current guiding documents on shipping fees and port dues issued by the Minister of Finance.

Article 3: Organizations and individuals subject to payment of fees and charges, port authorities, and related agencies are responsible for implementing this Decision.