Decision No. 1866/1999/QĐ-BGTVT Issuing the Rules for Domestic Waterway Passenger Transport

Decision No. 1866/1999/QĐ-BGTVT issuing the Rules for Domestic Waterway Passenger Transport, replacing previous regulations and coming into effect thirty days after the date of issuance. This document regulates domestic waterway passenger transport activities.

Document No.1866/1999/QĐ-BGTVT
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Construction
Signed byĐào Đình Bình — Thứ trưởng
Updated22/06/2026
SectorTransport
FieldUncategorized
Issued date30/07/1999
Effective date29/08/1999
Expiry date29/01/2005
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 1866/1999/QĐ-BGTVT issuing the Rules for Domestic Waterway Passenger Transport, replacing previous regulations and coming into effect thirty days after the date of issuance. This document regulates domestic waterway passenger transport activities.

Scope of application

Citizens and businesses engaged in domestic waterway passenger transport; state management agencies for transportation.

Key points

  • Businesses engaged in domestic waterway passenger transport → must comply with the Rules for Domestic Waterway Passenger Transport issued together with this Decision
  • Citizens → are guaranteed safety and convenience when using domestic waterway passenger transport services
  • State management agencies for transportation → have the responsibility to inspect and supervise the implementation of the Rules for Domestic Waterway Passenger Transport
  • Businesses engaged in domestic waterway passenger transport → shall not violate regulations on safety and service quality set forth in the Rules
  • Citizens when using domestic waterway passenger transport services → must comply with provisions concerning passengers in the Rules

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Strengthen management of domestic waterway passenger transport activities, ensuring safety for citizens
  • Establish specific standards regarding service quality and responsibilities of transportation businesses
  • May impose compliance costs on new businesses entering the market

❓ Frequently asked questions

When does the Rules for Domestic Waterway Passenger Transport come into effect?

Thirty days after the date Decision No. 1866/1999/QĐ-BGTVT is signed

What regulations must domestic waterway passenger transport businesses comply with?

Must comply with the Rules for Domestic Waterway Passenger Transport issued together with this Decision

What rights do citizens have when using domestic waterway passenger transport services?

Are guaranteed safety and convenience in using domestic waterway passenger transport services

Full text

DECISION

Issuing the Rules for Domestic Waterway Passenger Transport

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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;

Considering the proposal by the Director of the Legal Affairs Department - Transport and the Director of Vietnam Inland Waterways Administration.

DECISION

Article 1. To issue with this Decision "The Rules for Domestic Waterway Passenger Transport".

Article 2. This Decision replaces Decision No. 1036 QĐ/VT dated June 12, 1990 of the Minister of Transportation and Posts; it shall take effect thirty days from the date of issuance.

Article 3. The Heads of the Ministry's Office, Directors of the Legal Affairs Department - Transport, Vietnam Inland Waterways Administration, Directors of Provincial Departments of Transportation (Provincial Departments of Transportation and Public Works), Heads of relevant agencies, organizations, and all individuals concerned are responsible for implementing this Decision.

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