Circular No. 15/2017/TT-BGTVT promulgates national technical regulations on classification and construction of inland waterway vessels with steel hulls carrying dangerous liquid chemicals, as well as preventing pollution caused by inland waterway vessels. This document replaces and abolishes some related old documents.
Scope of application
Shipbuilding facilities, ship owners, organizations and individuals operating in the inland waterway transport sector
Key points
- Ship owners must comply with national technical regulations on classification and construction of inland waterway vessels with steel hulls carrying dangerous liquid chemicals - Article 1
- Organizations and individuals operating in the inland waterway transport sector must implement measures to prevent pollution caused by ships and boats - Article 2
- This circular abolishes and replaces related old documents concerning national technical regulations on classification and construction of inland waterway vessels with steel hulls carrying dangerous liquid chemicals and preventing pollution caused by inland waterway vessels.
- The effective date of this circular begins from November 28, 2017 - Article 3
- Departments, units under the Ministry of Transport and related organizations and individuals must implement this circular.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Ensuring safety for inland waterway vessels carrying dangerous liquid chemicals
- Preventing environmental pollution caused by inland waterway transport activities
- Replacing old standards, ensuring consistency in management and supervision
❓ Frequently asked questions
Which circular does this circular replace?
Circular No. 15/2017/TT-BGTVT replaces Decision No. 30/2008/QĐ-BGTVT and Circular No. 70/2011/TT-BGTVT along with related amendments and supplements.
When does this circular take effect?
This circular takes effect from November 28, 2017.
Full text
CIRCULAR
Issuing National Technical Regulations on Classification and Construction of Domestic Steel-Hulled Tanker Vessels for Hazardous Chemicals and Pollution Prevention from Domestic Waterway Vessels
Amending the first time: 2016 QCVN 01:2008/BGTVT and National Technical Regulations on Pollution Prevention from Domestic Waterway Vessels - Amending the second time: 2016 QCVN 17:2011/BGTVT
Pursuant to Decree No. 12/2007/NĐ-CP dated February 10, 2017 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Transport;
The Minister of Transport issues this Circular issuing National Technical Regulations on Classification and Construction of Domestic Steel-Hulled Tanker Vessels for Hazardous Chemicals - Amending the first time: 2016 QCVN 01:2008/BGTVT and National Technical Regulations on Pollution Prevention from Domestic Waterway Vessels - Amending the second time: 2016 QCVN 17:2011/BGTVT.
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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
1. National Technical Regulations on Classification and Construction of Domestic Steel-Hulled Tanker Vessels for Hazardous Chemicals
At the proposal of the Director of the Department of Science and Technology and the Director of the Vietnam Maritime Administration Inspection Bureau;
Registration Code: Amending the first time: 2016 QCVN 01:2008/BGTVT.
Article 1. 1. National Technical Regulation on Railway Traffic Signals, number QCVN 21:2025/BXD.
2. National Technical Regulations on Pollution Prevention from Domestic Waterway Vessels
Registration Code: Amending the second time: 2016 QCVN 17:2011/BGTVT.
This Circular takes effect from November 28, 2017. It abolishes the following documents:
1. Decision No. 30/2008/QĐ-BGTVT dated December 22, 2008 of the Minister of Transport issuing National Technical Regulations on Classification and Construction of Domestic Steel-Hulled Tanker Vessels for Hazardous Chemicals.
Article 2. 2. Circular No. 70/2011/TT-BGTVT dated December 30, 2011 of the Minister of Transport issuing National Technical Regulations on Pollution Prevention from Domestic Waterway Vessels and Circular No. 08/2013/TT-BGTVT dated May 6, 2013 of the Minister of Transport amending and supplementing certain provisions of QCVN 17:2011/BGTVT - National Technical Regulations on Pollution Prevention from Domestic Waterway Vessels issued together with Circular No. 70/2011/TT-BGTVT dated December 30, 2011.
The Director of the Ministry's Office, the Inspector General of the Ministry, Heads of Departments, Directors of the Vietnam Maritime Administration, Heads of agencies and units under the Ministry of Transport, relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular./.
2. Circular No. 70/2011/TT-BGTVT dated December 30, 2011, issued by the Minister of Transport on National Technical Regulations on Pollution Prevention Rules for Inland Waterway Vessels, and Circular No. 08/2013/TT-BGTVT dated May 6, 2013, issued by the Minister of Transport amending and supplementing certain provisions of QCVN 17: 2011/BGTVT - National Technical Regulations on Pollution Prevention Rules for Inland Waterway Vessels issued together with Circular No. 70/2011/TT-BGTVT dated December 30, 2011.
Article 3. The Director of the Ministry's Office, the Inspector General of the Ministry, Heads of Departments, Directors of the Vietnam Maritime Administration, Heads of agencies and units under the Ministry of Transport, relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular./.
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