Decision No. 1581/1999/QĐ-BGTVT Issuing the Minimum Safety Staffing Framework for Vietnamese Seagoing Vessels

This Decision issues the Minimum Safety Staffing Framework for Vietnamese seagoing vessels to ensure maritime safety, applicable to all owners of Vietnamese seagoing vessels.

Document No.1581/1999/QĐ-BGTVT
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Construction
Signed byLã Ngọc Khuê — Thứ trưởng
Updated21/06/2026
SectorTransport
FieldMaritime
Issued date30/06/1999
Effective date15/07/1999
Expiry date01/01/2006
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

This Decision issues the Minimum Safety Staffing Framework for Vietnamese seagoing vessels to ensure maritime safety, applicable to all owners of Vietnamese seagoing vessels.

Scope of application

Owners of Vietnamese seagoing vessels

Key points

  • Owners of Vietnamese seagoing vessels → shall comply with the Minimum Safety Staffing Framework for Vietnamese seagoing vessels as prescribed in this Decision
  • The Vietnam Maritime Administration → is responsible for implementing this Decision
  • All previous provisions contrary to this Decision are hereby abolished
  • This Decision takes effect 15 days after the date of issuance
  • Appendix 'Minimum Safety Staffing Certificate' is issued together with this Decision

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Enhancing safety for Vietnamese seagoing vessel operations
  • Owners may encounter difficulties in adjusting to the new regulations
  • Reducing maritime accident risks

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who does this Decision apply to?

It applies to owners of Vietnamese seagoing vessels.

What is the responsibility of the Vietnam Maritime Administration?

Implementing this Decision.

When does this Decision take effect?

15 days after the date of issuance.

Full text

DECISION OF THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORTATION

Issuing the Minimum Safety Manning Framework for Vietnamese Seagoing Vessels

 

THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORTATION

 

Pursuant to Decree No. 22/CP dated March 22, 1994 of the Government stipulating the tasks, powers, responsibilities for state management and organizational structure of the Ministry of Transportation;

Pursuant to Resolution A-481 (XII) dated November 19, 1981 of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on principles of minimum safety manning requirements for ships;

Pursuant to the Vietnam Navigation Law 1990;

At the proposal of the Director of the Vietnam Marine Administration and the Director of the Legal Affairs Department - Transport,

 

DECIDES:

 

Article 1. To issue the Minimum Safety Manning Framework for Vietnamese Seagoing Vessels and the Appendix "Minimum Safety Manning Certificate" attached to this Decision.

Article 2. The Vietnam Marine Administration is responsible for implementing this Decision.

Article 3. This Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of signature. All previous regulations contrary to this Decision are abolished.

Article 4. The Heads of the Ministry's Office, Directors of the Legal Affairs Department - Transport, Organizational Cadres and Labor Department, Director of Vietnam Marine Administration, Director of Vietnam Ship Survey Bureau, and Vietnamese ship owners shall be responsible for implementing this Decision./.

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