Decision No. 15/2008/QD-BGTVT of the Ministry of Transport issuing Regulations on Registration of Inland Waterway Vessels, replacing the old Decision. These Regulations shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Scope of application
Owners of inland waterway vessels and related agencies and organizations.
Key points
- Owners of inland waterway vessels → must register their vessels in accordance with the provisions of this Decision.
- Competent authority → shall carry out inspection and issue registration certificates to vessel owners.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Reducing risks of inland waterway traffic safety, ensuring transparency in vessel management.
- Negative impact: May cause difficulties for vessel owners in complying with new regulations.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What are the conditions for registering inland waterway vessels?
This Decision does not specify specific conditions, but according to the Law on Inland Waterway Traffic Safety 2004, vessel owners need to ensure technical and legal safety requirements.
What is the duration for registering inland waterway vessels?
This Decision does not specify a specific registration period, but vessel owners must comply with the provisions of Decision No. 15/2008/QD-BGTVT.
Which agency is responsible for conducting inspections and issuing registration certificates?
According to this Decision, the Vietnam Maritime Administration and local competent authorities will conduct inspections and issue registration certificates to vessel owners.
What penalties apply for violations of inland waterway vessel registration regulations?
This Decision does not specify specific penalties. However, according to Decree No. 178/2007/NĐ-CP, administrative fines ranging from VND 5 million to VND 10 million may be imposed.
When does this Decision come into effect?
This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette, replacing Decision No. 29/2004/QD-BGTVT.
Full text
Pursuant to …;
Issuing Regulations on Registration of Inland Waterway Vessels
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MINISTER OF TRANSPORT
Pursuant to the Law on Inland Waterway Traffic dated June 15, 2004;
Pursuant to Decree No. 178/2007/NĐ-CP dated December 3, 2007 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of Ministries and ministerial-level agencies;
Pursuant to Decree No. 51/2008/NĐ-CP dated April 22, 2008 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Transport.
At the proposal of the Director of the Transport Department and the Director of the Vietnam Inland Waterways Administration,
DECISION:
Article 1. These Regulations on Registration of Inland Waterway Vessels are hereby promulgated together with this Decision.
Article 2. This Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette and revokes Decision No. 29/2004/QĐ-BGTVT dated December 7, 2004 of the Minister of Transport on Regulations on Registration of Inland Waterway Vessels.
Article 3. The Heads of the Ministry's Office, the Inspectorate, the Departments, the Directors of the Vietnam Inland Waterways Administration, the Vietnam Maritime Administration, the Provincial Departments of Transport under the Central Government, the Heads of relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals are responsible for implementing this Decision./.
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