Circular No. 15/2018/TT-BGTVT issued in 2018 stipulates control and management of ballast water and ballast water residue on seagoing ships; classification and construction of steel-hulled seagoing ships; safety equipment for seagoing ships; classification and construction of pleasure craft; as well as classification and technical surveillance of marine fixed platforms. This document applies to organizations and individuals operating in the maritime sector.
Scope of application
Organizations and individuals operating in the maritime sector
Key points
- Organizations and individuals must comply with national technical regulations on control and management of ballast water on seagoing ships (Article 1)
- Detailed provisions on classification and construction of steel-hulled seagoing ships, including specific technical requirements (Article 2)
- Safety equipment for seagoing ships must comply with the national technical regulations already promulgated (Article 3)
- Classification and construction of pleasure craft according to the regulations on classification and construction of steel-hulled seagoing ships, with appropriate adjustments (Article 4)
- Marine fixed platforms must be classified and technically surveilled according to the national technical regulations already promulgated (Article 5)
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Enhance maritime safety, reduce ship accidents
- Improve the quality of new construction and maintenance of seagoing ships
- Contribute to enhancing the competitiveness of Vietnam's maritime industry
- Require businesses to invest further to comply with new technical standards
❓ Frequently asked questions
To which entities does this circular apply?
Applies to organizations and individuals operating in the maritime sector.
What contents are included in the national technical regulations on control and management of ballast water on seagoing ships?
Detailed provisions on the control and management of ballast water and ballast water residue on seagoing ships.
What technical requirements must be followed for the classification and construction of steel-hulled seagoing ships?
Must comply with specific technical requirements for the classification and construction of steel-hulled seagoing ships according to the national technical regulations.
What regulations govern safety equipment for seagoing ships?
Must comply with the national technical regulations on safety equipment for seagoing ships already promulgated.
How should marine fixed platforms be classified and technically surveilled?
Classified and technically surveilled according to the national technical regulations on classification and technical surveillance of marine fixed platforms.
Full text
CIRCULAR
Issuing National Technical Regulations on Control and Management of Ballast Water and Sediment of Ships, Registration Code: QCVN 99: 2017/BGTVT; National Technical Regulations on Classification and Construction of Steel-Hulled Seagoing Ships - Amendment 2: 2017, Registration Code: Amendment 2: 2017 QCVN 21: 2015/BGTVT; National Technical Regulations on Safety Equipment for Seagoing Ships - Amendment 1: 2017, Registration Code: Amendment 1: 2017 QCVN 42: 2015/BGTVT; National Technical Regulations on Classification and Construction of Yachts - Amendment 1: 2017, Registration Code: Amendment 1: 2017 QCVN 81: 2014/BGTVT; National Technical Regulations on Classification and Technical Surveillance of Marine Fixed Platforms - Amendment 1: 2017, Registration Code: Amendment 1: 2017 QCVN 49: 2017/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
Pursuant to Decree No. 12/2017/NĐ-CP dated February 10, 2017, issued by the Government on the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Transport;
At the proposal of the Director of the Department of Science and Technology and the Director of the Vietnam Ship Registry.
The Minister of Transport issues this Circular to issue National Technical Regulations on Control and Management of Ballast Water and Sediment of Ships, Registration Code: QCVN 99: 2017/BGTVT; National Technical Regulations on Classification and Construction of Steel-Hulled Seagoing Ships - Amendment 2: 2017, Registration Code: Amendment 2: 2017 QCVN 21: 2015/BGTVT; National Technical Regulations on Safety Equipment for Seagoing Ships - Amendment 1: 2017, Registration Code: Amendment 1: 2017 QCVN 42: 2015/BGTVT; National Technical Regulations on Classification and Construction of Yachts - Amendment 1: 2017, Registration Code: Amendment 1: 2017 QCVN 81: 2014/BGTVT; National Technical Regulations on Classification and Technical Surveillance of Marine Fixed Platforms - Amendment 1: 2017, Registration Code: Amendment 1: 2017 QCVN 49: 2017/BGTVT.
Article 1. 1. National Technical Regulation on Railway Traffic Signals, number QCVN 21:2025/BXD.
1. National Technical Regulation on Control and Management of Ballast Water and Sediment of Ships Registration Code: QCVN 99: 2017/BGTVT.
3. National Technical Regulation on Safety Equipment for Seagoing Ships - Amendment 1: 2017 Registration Code: Amendment 1: 2017 QCVN 42: 2015/BGTVT.
4. National Technical Regulation on Classification and Construction of Yachts - Amendment 1: 2017 Registration Code: Amendment 1: 2017 QCVN 81: 2014/BGTVT.
5. National Technical Regulation on Classification and Technical Surveillance of Marine Fixed Platforms - Amendment 1: 2017 Registration Code: Amendment 1: 2017 QCVN 49: 2017/BGTVT.
Article 2. This Circular takes effect from December 1, 2018.
Article 3. The Head of the Ministry's Office, the Inspector General, the Heads of Departments, the Director of the Vietnam Ship Registry, the Heads of agencies and units under the Ministry of Transport, relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular./.
DEPUTY MINISTER
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