JOINT CIRCULAR No. 15/2000/TTLT-BLDTBXH-BTC GUIDING THE SUBSIDY REGIME FOR WORKERS AND STAFF OF GEOLOGICAL PUBLIC SERVICE UNITS WHEN AT SEA

THIS CIRCULAR GUIDES THE SUBSIDY REGIME FOR WORKERS AND STAFF OF GEOLOGICAL PUBLIC SERVICE UNITS WHEN AT SEA, PROVIDING REGULATIONS ON THE QUANTIFIED DIET AND SHORTAGE OF FRESH WATER DURING WORK ON THE SEA.

Document No.15/2000/TTLT-BLĐTBXH-BTC
Document typeJoint Circular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Home Affairs
Signed byLê Duy Ðồng Cơ Quan Ban Hành Bộ Lao Động - Thương Binh Và Xã Hội Chức Danh -- Người Ký Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân
Updated16/06/2026
FieldFinancial Miscellaneous
Issued date04/07/2000
Effective date
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

THIS CIRCULAR GUIDES THE SUBSIDY REGIME FOR WORKERS AND STAFF OF GEOLOGICAL PUBLIC SERVICE UNITS WHEN AT SEA, PROVIDING REGULATIONS ON THE QUANTIFIED DIET AND SHORTAGE OF FRESH WATER DURING WORK ON THE SEA.

Scope of application

WORKERS AND STAFF ENGAGED IN GEOLOGICAL RESEARCH, SURVEY, EXPLORATION, GEODESY, GEOPHYSICS, HYDROGEOLOGY, AND ENGINEERING GEOLOGY WORKING ON THE SEA

Key points

  • SHALL APPLY THE LEVEL II QUANTIFIED DIET REGIME ACCORDING TO DECISION NO. 611/TTg (ARTICLE I)
  • PUBLIC SERVICE UNITS MUST ORGANIZE MEALS TO ENSURE THE QUANTIFIED STANDARD BY MATERIALS, IN SPECIAL CASES, MONEY MAY BE PAID TO WORKERS FOR SELF-SUPPORT (ARTICLE I.3)
  • SHALL PAY 30% OF THE QUANTIFIED DIET COST, THE REMAINING PORTION SHALL BE COVERED BY THE UNIT FROM THE BUDGET OR CHARGED TO THE VALUE OF THE PROJECT (ARTICLE I.4)
  • WORKERS SHALL NOT RECEIVE THE HAZARDOUS AND DANGEROUS SUBSIDY IN KIND AFTER RECEIVING THE QUANTIFIED DIET (ARTICLE I.5)
  • SHALL APPLY THE SHORTAGE OF FRESH WATER REGIME AS PROVIDED FOR IN DECISION NO. 611/TTg (ARTICLE II)

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • ENFORCE HEALTH SAFETY FOR WORKERS AND STAFF WORKING ON THE SEA
  • REDUCE COSTS FOR ENTERPRISES WHEN IMPLEMENTING THE DIET AND FRESH WATER SUBSIDY IN CASH RATHER THAN IN KIND
  • BENEFIT FROM THESE SPECIAL SUBSIDY POLICIES

❓ Frequently asked questions

DO WORKERS AND STAFF OF THE GEOLOGICAL INDUSTRY APPLICABLE TO THE QUANTIFIED DIET REGIME WHEN WORKING ON THE SEA?

YES, WORKERS AND STAFF FALLING WITHIN THE DEFINED GROUP ARE APPLICABLE TO THE LEVEL II QUANTIFIED DIET REGIME.

WHAT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PUBLIC SERVICE UNITS IN PROVIDING CLEAN WATER FOR WORKERS WORKING ON THE SEA?

PUBLIC SERVICE UNITS MUST ENSURE THE PROVISION OF CLEAN WATER FOR DOMESTIC USE AS REQUIRED, CANNOT BE COVERED BY CASH PAYMENTS.

HOW MUCH PERCENTAGE OF THE QUANTIFIED DIET COST DO WORKERS NEED TO PAY?

WORKERS MUST PAY 30% OF THE QUANTIFIED DIET COST, THE REMAINING PORTION SHALL BE COVERED BY THE UNIT FROM THE BUDGET OR CHARGED TO THE VALUE OF THE PROJECT.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE SHORTAGE OF FRESH WATER REGIME WHEN WORKING ON THE SEA?

THE OBJECTS DEFINED IN SECTION I OF THIS CIRCULAR ARE APPLICABLE TO THE SHORTAGE OF FRESH WATER REGIME AS PROVIDED FOR.

Full text

MINISTRY OF LABOUR, INVALIDS AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS

MINISTRY OF LABOR, WAR INVALIDS AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS

FINANCE
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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No.: 15/2000/TTLT-BLDTBXH-BTC Hanoi, July 4, 2000

 

JOINT CIRCULAR

Guidelines on the allowance system for work at sea for workers and officials of public service units in the Geology sector

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Pursuant to Decision No. 611/TTg dated September 4, 1996 of the Prime Minister and the opinion of the Prime Minister in Government Document No. 854/CP-VX dated August 14, 1999 regarding the allowance system for work at sea for workers and officials of public service units, after exchanging opinions with relevant Ministries and sectors, the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs and the Ministry of Finance provide guidelines on the allowance system for work at sea for workers and officials in certain special occupations in public service units in the Geology sector as follows:

I/ APPLICABLE OBJECTS:

The application subjects of the allowance system are workers and officials engaged in geological research, investigation, surveying, geodetic, geophysical, hydrogeological, and engineering geological work when working at sea.

II/ BENEFITS TO BE ENJOYED:

1/ Rationed meal system:

a. The subjects mentioned above shall be subject to the rationed meal system level II as specified in the annex accompanying Decision No. 611/TTg dated September 4, 1996 of the Prime Minister.

b. The method of enjoying the rationed meals is stipulated in Point 3, Section I, Circular No. 06/LB-TT dated February 28, 1997 of the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs and the Ministry of Finance guiding Decision No. 611/TTg dated September 4, 1996 of the Prime Minister.

c. Public service units shall not pay in cash but must organize meals to ensure that the subjects receive the standard rationed meals in kind. In exceptional cases (where the subjects work in dispersed locations), if it is impossible to organize meals, they may be granted the rationed meal standard in cash for workers and officials to organize their own meals.

d. Subjects receiving the rationed meal system must contribute 30% of the stipulated meal allowance amount, while the remaining 70% of the cost of the rationed meal system shall be borne by the unit from the annual regular budget expenditure (for budgetary units) or included in the value of the project.

e. Subjects receiving the rationed meal system shall not enjoy the hazardous and dangerous allowance in kind; mid-shift meals; travel expenses according to current regulations; and shall not be included in the wage rate.

2/ Freshwater shortage system:

a. The above-mentioned subjects shall apply the freshwater shortage system as stipulated in Point 2, Article 1, Decision No. 611/TTg dated September 4, 1996 of the Prime Minister.

b. The determination of areas with freshwater shortages and the calculation of costs for purchasing and transporting freshwater are regulated in Joint Circular No. 06/LB-TT dated February 28, 1997 of the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs and the Ministry of Finance guiding the implementation of Decision No. 611/TTg dated September 4, 1996 of the Prime Minister.

c. Public service units have the responsibility to ensure the provision of clean water for daily use for workers and officials according to the regulations, and shall not pay in cash for staff to arrange their own.

d. The difference between the actual cost of purchasing and transporting daily water and the water cost already included in the salary shall be paid from the annual regular budget expenditure of the unit (for budgetary units) or included in the value of the project.

III/ IMPLEMENTATION:

Based on the provisions of this Circular, the Ministry of Fisheries and the General Department of Meteorology and Hydrology shall guide units under their jurisdiction to implement in accordance with state regulations.

This Circular takes effect from January 1, 2000.

During the implementation process, if there are any difficulties, please report to the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs and the Ministry of Finance for study and resolution./.

SIGNATURE OF THE MINISTER
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPUTY MINISTER
 
(signed)


Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân
SIGNATURE OF THE MINISTER MINISTRY OF LABOR -
INVALIDS AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS
DEPUTY MINISTER
(signed)

Lê Duy Đồng

 

Place of Receipt:
- Office of the Government (for comments);
- Ministry of Industry;
- Vietnam Geological Survey
- To be filed in the Office of the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs and the Ministry of Finance.
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