Circular No. 20/2015/TT-BNNPTNT Issuing "National Technical Regulations on Safety Equipment for Fishing Vessels"

Circular No. 20/2015/TT-BNNPTNT of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development issuing National Technical Regulations on Safety Equipment for Fishing Vessels, effective from December 1, 2015.

Document No.20/2015/TT-BNNPTNT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Agriculture and Environment
Signed byVũ Văn Tám — Thứ trưởng
Updated24/06/2026
SectorAgriculture and Rural Development
FieldFisheries
Issued date01/06/2015
Effective date01/12/2015
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 20/2015/TT-BNNPTNT of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development issuing National Technical Regulations on Safety Equipment for Fishing Vessels, effective from December 1, 2015.

Scope of application

Organizations and individuals operating in the fisheries sector, particularly fishing vessel owners and related units.

Key points

  • The National Technical Regulations on Safety Equipment for Fishing Vessels issued together with this Circular (QCVN 02-21: 2015/BNNPTNT).
  • This Circular takes effect from December 1, 2015.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact includes ensuring safety for crew members and fishing operations, reducing risks during fishing activities.
  • Negative impacts may include initial investment costs for safety equipment for fishing vessels for vessel owners.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When are the National Technical Regulations on Safety Equipment for Fishing Vessels applied?

The National Technical Regulations on Safety Equipment for Fishing Vessels take effect from December 1, 2015.

What does this Circular specify regarding safety equipment for fishing vessels?

This Circular does not detail the specific contents of the National Technical Regulations on Safety Equipment for Fishing Vessels but only identifies the registration code as QCVN 02-21: 2015/BNNPTNT.

Which organizations are responsible for implementing this Circular?

The Director of the Ministry's Office, the Director of the Department of Science, Technology and Environment, the General Director of the Fisheries General Department, heads of relevant agencies and units under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, along with related organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular.

On what basis were the National Technical Regulations on Safety Equipment for Fishing Vessels issued?

The National Technical Regulations on Safety Equipment for Fishing Vessels were issued based on the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations, Decree No. 127/2007/NĐ-CP, and Decree No. 199/2013/NĐ-CP.

When do the National Technical Regulations on Safety Equipment for Fishing Vessels take effect?

The National Technical Regulations on Safety Equipment for Fishing Vessels take effect from December 1, 2015.

Full text



MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

NUMBER: 20/2015/TT-BNNPTNT
HA NOI, JUNE 1, 2015

CIRCULAR

Issuing "QuTECHNICAL REGULATION ON SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR FISHING BOATS

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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. 199/2013/NĐ-CP dated November 26, 2013 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;

AT THE REQUEST OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE FISHERIES AGENCY AND THE DIRECTOR OF THE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT,

THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT ISSUES THE NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION ON SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR FISHING BOATS.

Article 1. ATTACHED TO THIS CIRCULAR IS THE NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION ON SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR FISHING BOATS.

REGISTRATION CODE: QCVN 02-21: 2015/BNNPTNT.

Article 2. THIS CIRCULAR SHALL TAKE EFFECT FROM DECEMBER 1, 2015.

Article 3. THE HEAD OF THE MINISTRY’S OFFICE, THE DIRECTOR OF THE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT, THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE FISHERIES AGENCY, THE HEADS OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT’S AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS, AND ASSOCIATED INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THIS CIRCULAR./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER

VU VAN TAM

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