Circular No. 16/2020/TT-BGTVT announces the port waters within the jurisdiction of Thai Binh Province, Nam Dinh Province, and the management area of Thai Binh Maritime Port Office.

CIRCULAR

Announcing the waters of the seaports within the jurisdiction of Thai Binh province, Nam Dinh province, and the management area of Thai Binh Maritime Port Office.

The Minister of Transport issues this Circular to announce the waters of the seaports within the jurisdiction of Thai Binh province, Nam Dinh province, and the management area of Thai Binh Maritime Port Office.

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Pursuant to the Vietnam Maritime Code on November 25, 2015;

Pursuant to Decree No.Decision No. 12/2017/NĐ-CPpursuant to Decision No. 58/2017/NĐ-CP dated February 10, 2017 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Maritime Code of Vietnam on managing maritime activities;

Pursuant to Decree No.58/2017/NĐ-CPpursuant to Decision No. 58/2017/NĐ-CP dated May 10, 2017 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Maritime Code of Vietnam on managing maritime activities;

At the proposal of the Director of the Legal Department and the Director General of the Vietnam Maritime Administration;

Article 1. Announcing the waters of the seaports within the jurisdiction of Thai Binh province and Nam Dinh province.

Clause 1. The waters of the seaport of Thai Binh within the jurisdiction of Thai Binh province are the waters of the seaport located at the Diem Dien wharf area and the Trà Lý river mouth area.

Clause 2. The waters of the seaport of Nam Dinh within the jurisdiction of Nam Dinh province are the waters of the seaport located in the Ninh Co area.

Article 2. Scope of the waters of the seaports within the jurisdiction of Thai Binh province and Nam Dinh province.

Clause 1. The scope of the waters of the seaport within the jurisdiction of Thai Binh province, measured according to the highest tidal level, is defined as follows:

Point a) The seaward boundary is limited by straight lines connecting the following points in sequence: TB1, TB2, TB3, TB4, and TB5, with the following coordinates:

TB1:

Point c) The coordinates of points TB1, TB2, TB3, TB4, and TB5 are based on the VN-2000 coordinate system and are converted to the WGS-84 coordinate system as follows:

VN-2000 System

Point a) The seaward boundary is limited by straight lines connecting the following points in sequence: ND1, ND2, ND3, ND4, and ND5, with the following coordinates:

ND1: 20°01’00”N, 106°12’32,65”E;

ND2: 20°01’00”N, 106°16’53”E;

ND3: 19°55’04”N, 106°16’53”E;

ND4: 19°55’04”N, 106°09’53”E;

ND5: 19°57’38,5”N, 106°09’53”E.

Point b) The landward boundary is limited from points ND1 and ND5 running along both banks of the Ninh Co River to the straight line cutting across the river at the foot of the Chau Thinh Bridge downstream, belonging to Thinh Long town, Hai Hau district.

Point c) The coordinates of points ND1, ND2, ND3, ND4, and ND5 are based on the VN-2000 coordinate system and are converted to the WGS-84 coordinate system as follows:

ND1

Article 3. Pilot reception areas, quarantine zones, anchorage areas, cargo transfer zones, storm shelters, and other related water areas.

The Director of the Vietnam Maritime Administration shall organize the announcement of pilot reception areas, quarantine zones, anchorage areas, cargo transfer zones, and storm shelters for vessels entering and leaving the Thai Binh seaport, Nam Dinh seaport, and other related water areas as prescribed.

The Director of the Vietnam Maritime Administration shall organize the announcement of the pilot transfer zone, quarantine zone, anchorage area, cargo transfer area, and typhoon shelter for vessels entering and leaving the Thai Binh Sea Port, the Nam Dinh Sea Port, and other water areas and zones as prescribed.

Article 4. Responsibilities of the Thai Binh Maritime Port Office

1. Perform tasks and exercise powers as prescribed by the Vietnam Maritime Code and related legal normative documents for maritime activities at seaports and port waters within the jurisdiction of Thai Binh Province and Nam Dinh Province.

2. Based on actual conditions regarding weather, waves, winds, draft, tonnage of vessels, and nature of cargo, designate specific positions for vessels to pick up and drop off pilots, undergo quarantine, anchor, transfer cargo, and avoid typhoons in accordance with regulations, ensuring maritime safety, maritime security, and prevention of environmental pollution.

Article 5. State Management Responsibilities for Maritime Affairs in the Sea Area within the Jurisdiction of Thai Binh and Nam Dinh Provinces

In addition to the water areas specified in Article 2 of this Circular, the Thai Binh Maritime Port Office also has state management responsibilities for maritime safety, maritime security, and prevention of environmental pollution in the sea area within the jurisdiction of Thai Binh Province and Nam Dinh Province.

Article 6. Effectiveness

1. This Circular takes effect from October 1, 2020.

2. Repeal Circular No. 07/2014/TT-BGTVT dated April 11, 2014 issued by the Minister of Transport on announcing the water areas of seaports within the jurisdiction of Thai Binh Province and the management area of the Thai Binh Maritime Port Office, and Circular No. 46/2018/TT-BGTVT dated August 20, 2018 issued by the Minister of Transport on announcing the water areas of seaports within the jurisdiction of Nam Dinh Province and the management area of the Nam Dinh Maritime Port Office.

Article 7. Implementation Organization

The Director of the Ministry's Office, the Inspector General of the Ministry, Heads of Departments, Directors of the Vietnam Maritime Administration, Directors of the Vietnam Inland Waterways Administration, Directors of the Department of Transport of Thai Binh Province, Directors of the Department of Transport of Nam Dinh Province, Director of the Port./