Decision No. 19/2008/QĐ-BGTVT of the Ministry of Transport issuing the Regulations on Examination, Issuance, Renewal of Certificates and Licenses for Seafarers and Inland Waterway Vessel Operators. This Decision replaces previous regulations and takes effect from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Scope of application
Seafarers, inland waterway vessel operators, and related agencies and organizations
Key points
- Seafarers, inland waterway vessel operators → shall take examinations, obtain, renew certificates and licenses according to the new regulations.
- Agencies and organizations → must carry out examination procedures, issuance, renewal of certificates and licenses for seafarers and inland waterway vessel operators according to the new Regulations.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Creates a clear legal basis for managing and performing the functions of seafarers and inland waterway vessel operators.
- Negative impact: May increase costs for individuals who need to take examinations and renew licenses due to changes in regulations.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the duration of effectiveness of this Decision?
This Decision takes effect from the date of publication in the Official Gazette and replaces previous decisions.
Who is responsible for implementing this Decision?
The Director of the Ministry's Office, the Inspector General of the Ministry, Heads of Departments, Directors of the Vietnam Inland Waterways Administration, Directors of Provincial Department of Transport, Heads of agencies, organizations, and individuals concerned are responsible for implementing this Decision.
Which decision does this Decision replace?
This Decision replaces Decision No. 36/2004/QĐ-BGTVT and Decision No. 38/2006/QĐ-BGTVT.
What should seafarers do to obtain or renew their certificates?
Seafarers should participate in examinations according to the new regulations and complete relevant procedures for obtaining or renewing professional certificates under the Regulations on Examination, Issuance, Renewal of Certificates and Licenses for Seafarers.
Is there a specific deadline for taking examinations and renewing certificates?
The document does not specify a specific deadline for taking examinations and renewing certificates, only that it takes effect from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Full text
Pursuant to …;
Issuing the Regulations on Examination, Issuance, Renewal of Certificates and Licenses for Seafarers and Inland Waterway Vessel Operators and Assumption of Seafarer Positions on Inland Waterway Vessels inland waterways and holding the position of crew member on inland waterway vessels
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MINISTER OF TRANSPORT
Pursuant to the Law on Inland Waterway Traffic dated June 15, 2004;
Pursuant to the Vocational Training Law dated November 29, 2006;
Pursuant to Decree No. 51/2008/ND-CP dated April 22, 2008 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Transport;
At the proposal of the Director of the Vietnam Inland Waterway Transport Administration and the Head of the Personnel Department.
DECISION:
Article 1. The attached to this Decision is the "Regulations on Examination, Issuance, Renewal of Certificates and Licenses for Seafarers and Inland Waterway Vessel Operators and Assumption of Seafarer Positions on Inland Waterway Vessels".
Article 2. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette and shall supersede the Decisions:
No. 36/2004/QD-BGTVT dated December 23, 2004 of the Minister of Transport issuing the Regulations on Examination, Issuance, Renewal of Certificates and Licenses for Seafarers and Inland Waterway Vessel Operators and Assumption of Seafarer Positions on Inland Waterway Vessels.
No. 38/2006/QD-BGTVT dated November 1, 2006 of the Minister of Transport amending and supplementing the Regulations on Examination, Issuance, Renewal of Certificates and Licenses for Seafarers and Inland Waterway Vessel Operators and Assumption of Seafarer Positions on Inland Waterway Vessels (issued together with Decision No. 36/2004/QD-BGTVT dated December 23, 2004 of the Minister of Transport).
Article 3. The Heads of the Ministry's Office, the Inspectorate, the Heads of all Departments, the Directors of the Vietnam Inland Waterway Transport Administration, the Directors of Provincial Transport Departments, the Heads of relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals are responsible for implementing this Decision./.
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