Circular No. 20/2018/TT-BNNPTNT stipulates on uniforms, emblems, flags, traditional flags, fishery inspection cards, and the paint color of fishery inspection vessels and boats.

This Circular stipulates on emblems, flags, traditional flags, uniforms, models of fishery inspection cards, and the paint color of fishery inspection vessels and boats of Vietnam. This Circular takes effect from January 1, 2019 and replaces previous related Circulars.

Document No.20/2018/TT-BNNPTNT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Agriculture and Environment
Signed byPhùng Đức Tiến — Thứ trưởng
Updated18/06/2026
SectorAgriculture and Rural Development
FieldFisheries
Issued date15/11/2018
Effective date01/01/2019
Expiry date—
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

This Circular stipulates on emblems, flags, traditional flags, uniforms, models of fishery inspection cards, and the paint color of fishery inspection vessels and boats of Vietnam. This Circular takes effect from January 1, 2019 and replaces previous related Circulars.

Scope of application

Functional agencies under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Fisheries Inspection Department, units under the General Department of Fisheries, and organizations and individuals related to fishery inspection activities in Vietnam.

Key points

  • Regulations on emblems, flags, and traditional flags of Fisheries Inspection
  • Regulations on uniforms of Fisheries Inspection
  • Regulations on models of Fisheries Inspection cards and issuance procedures
  • Regulations on the paint color of Fisheries Inspection vessels and boats
  • Transitional provisions and effectiveness

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • To enhance community awareness about the important role of fishery inspection activities in protecting aquatic resources
  • To strengthen professionalism and discipline within the Fisheries Inspection force
  • To improve the efficiency of management and protection of aquatic resources

❓ Frequently asked questions

Which Circulars does this Circular replace?

This Circular replaces Circular No. 12/2014/TT-BNNPTNT dated April 8, 2014 and Circular No. 16/2016/TT-BNNPTNT dated June 10, 2016 issued by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development.

What happens to fishery inspection cards issued before the effective date of this Circular?

Fishery inspection cards issued before the effective date of this Circular shall continue to be used until their expiration date as indicated on the card.

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MINISTRY OF AGRICULTUREAND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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Number: 20/2018/TT-BNNPTNT

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CIRCULAR

REGULATIONS ON UNIFORMS, LOGOS, FLAGS, TRADITIONAL FLAGS, INSPECTION FISHERIES CARDS, AND PAINT COLORS FOR INSPECTION FISHERIES BOATS AND VESSELS

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PART I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

This Circular regulates uniforms, logos, flags, traditional flags, inspection fisheries cards, and paint colors for inspection fisheries boats and vessels belonging to the Inspection Fisheries Force.

Article 2. Applicability

This Circular applies to the Inspection Fisheries Force; organizations and individuals related to fisheries inspection activities.

Chapter II

LOGOS, FLAGS, AND TRADITIONAL FLAGS OF INSPECTION FISHERIES

Article 3. Logos of Inspection Fisheries

1. The logo of Inspection Fisheries is circular, blue in color, with the uppercase letters "INSPECTION FISHERIES VIETNAM" at the top, inside which is the emblem of the yellow star flag, below which is the image of an anchor and a boat cutting through waves; the waves are stylized into a school of fish.

2. The logo of Inspection Fisheries is printed on certain types of paper documents, forms, specialized working tools, and souvenirs to serve fisheries inspection activities.

3. The model of the logo of Inspection Fisheries is specified in Item 1 of Appendix I attached hereto.

Article 4. Flags and Traditional Flags

1. The flag of Inspection Fisheries is made of blue sea fabric in an equilateral triangle shape, with the base side length being two-thirds of the height, the two sides having a yellow border; in the middle of the flag is the logo of Inspection Fisheries, the outer border of the logo is white, the diameter of the logo is two-thirds of the base side length. The size of the flag is as follows:

a) The flag mounted on automobiles and boats has a base side length of 28 cm;

b) The flag mounted on inspection fisheries boats less than 50 meters long has a base side length less than 64 cm;

c) The flag mounted on inspection fisheries boats 50 meters or longer has a base side length of 80 cm;

d) The model of the flag of Inspection Fisheries is specified in Item 2 of Appendix I attached hereto.

2. The traditional flag of Inspection Fisheries is made of blue sea fabric in a rectangular shape, with the width being two-thirds of the length; along the left edge is a golden fringe; in the middle of the flag is the logo of Inspection Fisheries, the diameter of the logo is half the width of the flag; the outer border of the logo is white, above the logo of Inspection Fisheries is the uppercase letters "PROTECT FISHERIES RESOURCES" in white placed symmetrically:

a) The traditional flag of the Inspection Fisheries Bureau, below the logo of Inspection Fisheries is the uppercase letters "INSPECTION FISHERIES BUREAU" in white placed symmetrically;

b) The traditional flag of the Regional Inspection Fisheries Office, below the logo of Inspection Fisheries is the uppercase letters "REGIONAL INSPECTION FISHERIES OFFICE ..." in white placed symmetrically;

c) The traditional flag of provincial Inspection Fisheries, below the logo of Inspection Fisheries is the uppercase letters "PROVINCIAL INSPECTION FISHERIES ..." in white placed symmetrically;

d) The text on the flag is 1/10 of the width of the flag in height. The model of the traditional flag is specified in Item 3 of Appendix I attached hereto.

Chapter III

UNIFORMS OF INSPECTION FISHERIES AND EQUIPMENT ISSUANCE REGULATIONS

Article 5. Uniforms for Fisheries Inspectors

1. Winter and summer uniforms:

a) Winter uniform;

b) Summer uniform;

c) Ceremonial attire (winter and summer);

d) Long-sleeved shirt;

đ) Transitional season uniform;

e) Winter jacket;

g) Women's skirt;

h) Underwear (short and long-sleeved).

2. Hats for Fisheries Inspectors:

a) Pi-shaped hat;

b) Soft hat;

c) Impact-resistant hat;

d) Ceremonial hat.

3. Other accessories:

a) Inspector badge;

b) Rank insignia;

c) Nameplate;

d) Shoulder patch;

đ) Emblem;

e) Raincoat set;

g) Necktie;

h) Belt;

i) Leather shoes;

k) Sandals;

l) Socks;

m) Briefcase;

n) Work logbook;

o) Personal blanket;

p) Personal mosquito net;

q) Face towel;

r) Personal mat;

s) Personal pillow;

t) Suitcase;

u) Protective work clothing and gloves;

v) Life jacket;

x) On-board work uniform.

Article 6. Materials and Specifications of Fisheries Inspector Uniforms

1. The uniforms for Fisheries Inspectors are made from fabric with specific colors as follows:

a) Winter uniform, women's skirt, long-sleeved undershirt are dark gray;

b) Summer uniform, transitional season uniform are light gray;

c) Long-sleeved shirt, personal mosquito net, short-sleeved undershirt are white;

d) Ceremonial attire (winter and summer) are white.

2. Personal life jacket: yellow color, equipped with reflective strips in white and red around the left chest displaying the emblem, and on the back displaying the phrase "VIETNAM FISHERIES INSPECTOR" in black letters.

3. Specifications for men's uniforms:

a) Winter uniform: coat style with four pockets, shoulder straps for attaching insignia, left sleeve with inspector emblem;

b) Long-sleeved shirt: standing collar, cuffs with pleats, left chest pocket without flap;

c) Summer uniform: short-sleeved coat style with standing collar, two chest pockets, shoulder straps for attaching insignia, left sleeve with inspector emblem;

d) Transitional season uniform: similar to men's summer uniform but long-sleeved;

đ) Winter jacket: long-sleeved coat style with buttoned cuffs, shoulder straps for attaching insignia, left sleeve with inspector emblem;

e) Pants: European-style pants with a single pleat on the front;

g) Winter ceremonial attire: long-sleeved coat style with two rows of buttons, shoulder straps for attaching epaulets, left sleeve with inspector emblem, cuffs with two gold stripes, each stripe width 2 cm, distance between stripes 1 cm;

h) Winter ceremonial pants: as specified in point e, Clause 3, Article 5 of this Decree;

i) Summer ceremonial attire: short-sleeved coat style with one row of buttons, shoulder straps for attaching epaulets, left sleeve with inspector emblem;

k) Summer ceremonial pants: as specified in point e, Clause 3, Article 5 of this Decree.

4. Specifications for women's uniforms:

a) Winter uniform: similar to men's winter uniform but with waist pleats, no chest pockets;

b) Long-sleeved shirt: standing collar, body with waist pleats;

c) Summer uniform: short-sleeved coat style with standing collar, waist pleats, shoulder straps for attaching insignia, left sleeve with inspector emblem;

d) Transitional season uniform: similar to women's summer uniform but long-sleeved;

đ) Winter jacket: long-sleeved coat style with shoulder straps for attaching insignia, left sleeve with inspector emblem;

e) Pants: women's European-style pants with no pleats on the front, hidden pleats on the back;

g) Women's skirt: waistband style, front with two hidden pleats, back with zipper;

h) Winter ceremonial attire: long-sleeved coat style with two rows of buttons, shoulder straps for attaching epaulets, left sleeve with inspector emblem;

i) Winter ceremonial pants: as specified in point e, Clause 4, Article 5 of this Decree;

k) Summer ceremonial attire: short-sleeved coat style with one row of buttons, shoulder straps for attaching epaulets, left sleeve with inspector emblem;

l) Summer ceremonial pants: as specified in point e, Clause 4, Article 5 of this Decree.

5. Design samples, specifications for uniforms and women's skirts are stipulated in Annex II attached to this Circular.

Article 7. Name plates, shoulder insignia, and sleeve emblems

1. Name plate for fisheries inspection: made of metal coated with transparent plastic, measuring 80 mm in length; 20 mm in width, with a gold border 2 mm wide around it; on the left side, there is a fisheries inspection emblem printed on a white background; on the right side, the name of the wearer is printed in uppercase white letters on a blue background; the name plate is worn on the right chest.

2. Shoulder insignia in the shape of a seagull, made of yellow metal coated with transparent plastic, featuring a circular shape at the front, with the fisheries inspection emblem in the center of the circle.

3. Sleeve emblem in the shape of a shield, with a total height of 90 mm (the pointed part being 16 mm high), tapering to a point at the bottom with a maximum width of 70 mm, surrounded by a gold border, inside which is the fisheries inspection emblem with a diameter of 50 mm.

4. The model of name plates, shoulder insignia, and sleeve emblems for fisheries inspection is specified in Appendix II attached to this Circular.

Article 8. Rank Insignia for Fisheries Inspection

1. Rank insignia for fisheries inspection has a dark navy blue background and is designed as an isosceles trapezoid with a long side measuring 130 mm; the longest base measures 50 mm; the shortest base measures 40 mm; the pointed end is 16 mm high (the pointed part); it has a gold border, with a large border width of 5 mm and a small border width of 3 mm (no border on the longest base); at the pointed end, there is a rank button with a diameter of 16 mm, the surface of which features raised patterns of two rice ears surrounding a five-pointed star.

2. Ranks corresponding to positions are distinguished by stars and stripes. Large stars have a diameter of 24 mm, small stars have a diameter of 21 mm; stripes are either gold or pink, with a width of 5 mm and a distance of 5 mm between each stripe.

3. Rank insignia for leadership positions:

a) Director: large border, 2 large stars, no stripes;

b) Deputy Director: large border, 1 large star, no stripes;

c) Heads of Departments under the Bureau, Chiefs of Fisheries Inspection Branches in Regions, Directors of Centers under the Bureau, Chiefs of Fisheries Inspection Teams: small border, 4 small stars and 2 vertical gold stripes;

d) Deputy Heads of Departments under the Bureau, Deputy Chiefs of Fisheries Inspection Branches in Regions, Deputy Chiefs of Fisheries Inspection Teams, Deputy Directors of Centers under the Bureau, Deputy Heads of Provincial Fisheries Inspection Agencies: small border, 3 small stars and 2 vertical gold stripes;

đ) Heads of Departments under Fisheries Inspection Branches in Regions, Heads of Departments in Centers under the Bureau, Chiefs of Fisheries Inspection Stations, Chiefs of Patrol Boat Teams: small border, 2 small stars and 2 vertical gold stripes;

e) Deputy Heads of Departments under Fisheries Inspection Branches in Regions, Deputy Heads of Departments in Centers under the Bureau, Deputy Chiefs of Fisheries Inspection Stations, Deputy Chiefs of Patrol Boat Teams: small border, 1 small star and 2 vertical gold stripes.

4. Rank insignia for fisheries inspector ranks

a) Senior Fisheries Inspector: small border, 2 small stars and 2 vertical gold stripes;

b) Fisheries Inspector: small border, 1 small star and 2 vertical gold stripes;

c) Intermediate Fisheries Inspector: small border, 4 small stars and 1 vertical gold stripe.

5. Rank insignia for crew members of fisheries inspection vessels

a) Captain: small border, 1 small star, 2 vertical pink stripes;

b) First Officer, Chief Engineer: small border, 4 small stars, 1 vertical pink stripe;

c) Second Engineer, Chief Steward, Electrician-in-Charge: small border, 3 small stars, 1 vertical pink stripe;

d) Seaman, Engine Room Artisan, Electrician, Communication Officer, Medical Personnel on Fisheries Inspection Vessels: small border, 2 small stars, 1 vertical pink stripe;

đ) Cook on Fisheries Inspection Vessels; other workers employed under labor contracts on Fisheries Inspection Vessels: small border, 1 small star, 1 vertical pink stripe.

6. Rank insignia for administrative specialist ranks

a) Specialists and above in Fisheries Inspection Agencies: small border, 4 small stars and 1 vertical gold stripe;

b) Clerks and equivalents: small border, 3 small stars and 1 vertical gold stripe;

c) Drivers: small border, 2 small stars and 1 vertical gold stripe;

d) Service Staff: small border, 1 small star, 1 vertical gold stripe.

7. Rank insignia for staff in Fisheries Inspection Agencies

Staff in Fisheries Inspection Agencies: small border, 3 small stars and 1 vertical gold stripe.

8. The model of rank insignia for Fisheries Inspection is specified in Appendix II attached to this Circular.

Article 9. Inspection Boat Flag

1. The Inspection Boat Flag is made of metal with two raised golden pine branches embracing a round circular emblem of the Inspection Boat with a diameter of 36 mm, attached to a peaked cap, and a diameter of 28 mm, attached to a soft cap.

2. The design of the Inspection Boat Flag is specified in Appendix II issued together with this Circular.

Article 10. Specifications for Inspection Boat Caps

1. Peaked Cap: dark gray in color, designed with a brim that is integrated with the cap body, two-thirds of the back part folded up along the cap body, one-third of the front brim creating a shape; the cap top is oval-shaped; the cap has a curved brim, the forehead, crown, and top of the cap are made from the same fabric; the crown is embroidered with capitalized letters "KIỂM NGƯ VIỆT NAM" in yellow, height of 12 mm; the brim is made of hard plastic, covered with black shiny leather, at the front of the brim, there is a golden pine branch (for leaders of the Bureau, it is larger than the pine branch for staff members), and decorative braids made of light yellow threads are fixed by two gold-colored metal pins with embossed star shapes on both sides of the crown.

2. Formal Cap: white in color, specifications similar to the peaked cap.

3. Women's Soft Cap: dark gray in color, made of fabric with a continuous brim around the head that flips up on both sides of the ears and the back of the neck. The standing strap is braided in yellow, with buckles at both ends. There are two small pockets on both sides of the cap, and a small pocket in the middle of the forehead for attaching the Inspection Boat Flag.

4. Men's Soft Cap: dark gray in color, made of fabric, with a flat three-sided forehead, smooth top, and two air vents on both sides of the cap, creating a shape; at the back of the cap, there is a plastic buckle to adjust the size of the cap for convenience during use.

5. Impact Protection Cap: gray in color, a type of helmet covering the head, back of the neck, and ears, with a windscreen at the front, and the Inspection Boat Flag attached at the front, with the emblem of the Inspection Boat printed on both sides. The cap frame is made of plastic, with an inner shock-absorbing foam layer, foam padding on both ear straps, and straps to secure the cap.

6. Design samples of Inspection Boat caps are specified in Appendix II issued together with this Circular.

Article 11. Specifications for Other Equipment

1. Necktie: pre-tied in the shape of a yam; dark gray in color (matching the winter pants and jacket); the widest part of the necktie is 10 cm for men and 8 cm for women. The length of the necktie is 43 cm, 45 cm, or 47 cm for men, and 39 cm, 41 cm, or 43 cm for women.

2. Belt: brown leather belt; the buckle is made of white metal, with the Inspection Boat emblem printed in the center of the buckle; the width of the buckle is 36 mm, and the length is 52 mm.

3. Raincoat Set: light gray in color.

4. Leather Shoes: black leather shoes with oil-resistant soles; formal shoes are white, made of leather, with soft rubber soles.

5. Handkerchief: light blue in color.

6. Briefcase: black in color.

7. Travel Bag: brown or black in color.

8. Personal Blanket and Pillow: dark gray in color.

9. Work Diary: cover in navy blue.

10. Work Pants and Jacket on Board: dark gray in color, specifications as follows:

a) Work Jacket on Board: long-sleeved jacket style with a breast pocket, the jacket has two chest pockets measuring 140 mm x 160 mm, cuffs with elastic, shoulders with two layers of fabric, two shoulder straps for insignia, on the right sleeve, there is a pocket measuring 60 mm x 90 mm sewn 50 mm away from the shoulder seam, on the left sleeve, there is an inspection boat relief, elbows with two layers of fabric.

b) Work Pants on Board: wide-cut pants with two rear pockets, hem with buttoned pleats, knees with two layers of fabric, a pocket measuring 150 mm x 170 mm on the left leg between the waistband and knee.

11. Protective Workwear: light gray in color, specifications as follows:

a) Protective Work Jacket: long-sleeved jacket style with two chest pockets; the right sleeve has a small pocket, the left sleeve has an inspection boat relief, above the left pocket, there is yellow embroidery with name and position.

b) Protective Work Pants: European-style pants with two diagonal pockets; two back pockets with flaps, waistband with adjustable elastic.

12. Sandals: red-brown in color.

13. Design samples of other equipment are specified in Appendix II issued together with this Circular.

Article 12. Standards, service life for equipping and issuing

1. Regular uniforms according to the provisions set out in Section 1 of Appendix III issued together with this Circular.

2. Additional uniforms: In addition to regular uniforms, forces frequently operating on fishery inspection vessels, personnel working at shore-based units such as Fishery Inspection Branches under Regional Fisheries Inspection Services, Fishery Inspection Stations, provincial-level Fishery Inspection agencies directly under the central government, and Fishery Inspection Teams shall be equipped with additional uniforms as prescribed in Section 2 of Appendix III issued together with this Circular.

2. Additional uniforms: In addition to regular uniforms, forces frequently operating on fishery inspection vessels, personnel working at shore-based units such as Fishery Inspection Branches under Regional Fisheries Inspection Services, Fishery Inspection Stations, provincial-level Fishery Inspection agencies directly under the central government, and Fishery Inspection Teams shall be equipped with additional uniforms as prescribed in Section 2 of Appendix III issued together with this Circular.

3. Authority for issuing uniforms:

a) The Director of the Fisheries Inspection Department decides on the equipping and issuing of uniforms for central and regional-level Fishery Inspection forces.

b) The Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development decides on the equipping and issuing of uniforms for provincial-level Fishery Inspection forces managed by the province.

Chapter IV

REGULATIONS ON THE MODEL OF FISHERIES INSPECTION BADGE AND MANAGEMENT AND USE OF FISHERIES INSPECTION BADGES

Article 13. Model of fisheries inspection badge

1. The fisheries inspection badge has a rectangular shape, measuring 60 mm wide and 90 mm long, consisting of two sides: The front side has a red background, with the National Emblem in the center, above which is the State Emblem of Vietnam in both Vietnamese and English, in bold uppercase letters in gold color; below is the phrase "FISHERIES INSPECTION BADGE" in Vietnamese and "FISHERIES SURVEILLANCE CARD" in English, also in bold uppercase letters in gold color; the back side features a fresh pink bronze pattern background, recording information about the person to whom the badge is issued, the issuance date, the validity period of the badge, and the issuing agency in both Vietnamese and English.

The model of the fisheries inspection badge as stipulated in Section 4 of Appendix I issued together with this Circular.

2. The number of the fisheries inspection badge consists of three groups of characters defined as follows:

b) The second group of characters is the symbol of the direct managing agency, detailed regulations are provided in Appendix V issued together with this Circular;

c) The third group of characters represents the serial number of the issued fisheries inspection badge starting from the sequence number 0001;

d) The three groups of characters above are connected by a hyphen (-).

a) The first group of characters represents the code of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, which is A14;

Example:

A14-KN-0001 is the badge number of a civil servant working at the Fisheries Inspection Department.

A14-KNV1-0003 is the badge number of a civil servant working at the Fishery Inspection Branch Region I.

A14-KNQN-0005 is the badge number of a civil servant working at the Fishery Inspection Service of Quang Ninh Province.

3. Specifications for stamping on the fisheries inspection badge:

a) The head of the agency issuing the fisheries inspection badge signs and stamps a small seal below the line indicating the issuing agency (on the back of the badge);

b) A raised stamp is used to affix over the photograph and the badge.

4. The fisheries inspection badge has a validity period of five years.

Article 14. Authority and standards for issuing fisheries inspection badges

2. Civil servants working at Fishery Inspection agencies are eligible for badges when:

a) They are appointed to one of the ranks of Fishery Inspection civil servants;

b) They have a certificate of specialized training as required;

c) They are not currently undergoing disciplinary action ranging from reprimand upwards.

3. Civil servants appointed to positions of Director, Deputy Director of the Fisheries Inspection Department, Branch Director, Deputy Branch Director, and equivalent positions, or heads and deputies of provincial Fishery Inspection services who have not been appointed to the rank of specialized Fishery Inspection civil servants but meet the requirements specified in points b and c of Clause 2 of this Article shall be eligible for badges.

4. Civil servants transferred to work at operational units under Fishery Inspection agencies who have not been appointed to the rank of specialized Fishery Inspection civil servants but meet the requirements specified in points b and c of Clause 2 of this Article shall be eligible for badges.

1. The General Director of the Fisheries Inspection General Department has the authority to issue fisheries inspection badges for civil servants working at Fishery Inspection agencies throughout the country. The Fisheries Inspection General Department manages the badge blanks; oversees the small seals and raised stamps affixed on the badges; decides on the issuance of badges; monitors and retains records of badge issuance.

Article 15. Issuing new and exchanging fishery inspection cards

1. Issuing new fishery inspection cards for subjects specified in Clause 2, 3, and 4 of Article 14 of this Circular.

2. Exchanging fishery inspection cards in the following cases:

a) Fishery Inspectors and Intermediate Fishery Inspectors being promoted to higher fishery inspector positions;

b) The fishery inspection card has expired;

c) The fishery inspection card currently in use is damaged;

d) Due to changes in position, working agency, or other reasons leading to the need to change information compared to that recorded on the card;

đ) When the competent authority issues a new model of fishery inspection card to replace the old model.

3. Documents for issuing new and exchanging fishery inspection cards include:

a) A letter requesting issuance or exchange of fishery inspection cards from the direct management agency of civil servants sent to the Fisheries General Department;

b) A list of civil servants with reasons for requesting new or exchanged fishery inspection cards according to Form No. 1 and Form No. 2 in Appendix VI issued together with this Circular;

c) Decision or copy of decision appointing to the fishery inspector position;

d) Copy of decision appointing to leadership position for cases stipulated in Clause 3 of Article 14; decision transferring civil servants as stipulated in Clause 4 of Article 14 of this Circular;

đ) Copy of certificate of specialized training as prescribed;

e) Old fishery inspection card cut at the corner for card exchange cases;

g) Two color photos measuring 3 cm x 4 cm; one photo wearing winter uniform (wearing cap and full insignia), taken within one year from the date of filing the application.

Article 16. Reissuing fishery inspection cards

1. Civil servants are eligible for reissuance of fishery inspection cards if the card is lost or has expired.

2. Documents for reissuing fishery inspection cards:

a) A letter requesting reissue of fishery inspection cards from the direct management agency of civil servants (specifying the reason for reissue);

b) List of civil servants according to Form No. 3 in Appendix VI issued together with this Circular;

c) Two color photos measuring 3 cm x 4 cm, one photo wearing winter uniform (wearing cap), taken within one year from the date of filing the application.

Article 17. Using fishery inspection cards

1. Civil servants may only use the card to perform official duties as prescribed by law.

2. Civil servants are responsible for carefully keeping and preserving the card. In case of loss, they must promptly report to their agency or unit.

3. Civil servants retiring, taking leave for three months or more, resigning, transferring, or being detailed to another job; or being disciplined with removal from office or dismissal, or during suspension pending investigation by the competent authority shall return the card to the managing agency.

Article 18. Managing and recovering fishery inspection cards

The direct management agency of fishery inspector positions is responsible for:

1. Reviewing and compiling lists, sending letters requesting the Fisheries General Department to issue new, reissue, or exchange fishery inspection cards as prescribed.

2. Organizing distribution of fishery inspection cards; recovering, cutting corners, and canceling cards that are torn, damaged, or have expired.

3. Monitoring and inspecting the use of fishery inspection cards by managed civil servants.

4. Recovering cards in the following cases:

a) When discovering misuse of the card;

b) Fishery Inspectors retiring or resigning, or transferring to work outside the fishery inspector position;

c) Fishery Inspectors being disciplined with removal from office or dismissal as prescribed in regulations on disciplinary action against civil servants.

Chapter V

FISH INSPECTION VESSELS AND BOATS

Article 19. Fisheries Surveillance Vessels

1. Paint color

a) The sides of the vessel from the designed draft line upwards and the superstructure from the deck upwards: white paint;

b) Deck, roof of the cabin: green paint.

2. Central Fisheries Surveillance Vessels shall have the uppercase letters "KIỂM NGƯ VIỆT NAM" painted in black at the dry side of the hull with a maximum length equal to one third of the total length of the vessel; the height is appropriate to the size of the vessel; the uppercase English letters "VIETNAM FISHERIES SURVEILLANCE" painted in black, with a height equal to two thirds of the Vietnamese text and placed centrally below the Vietnamese text.

3. Provincial Fisheries Surveillance Vessels shall have the uppercase letters "KIỂM NGƯ + PROVINCE NAME" painted in black at the dry side of the hull with a maximum length equal to one third of the total length of the vessel; the height is appropriate to the size of the vessel; the uppercase English letters "FISHERIES SURVEILLANCE" painted in black, with a height equal to two thirds of the Vietnamese text and placed centrally below the Vietnamese text.

4. Fisheries Surveillance emblem: placed on the front and above both sides of the cabin body at a height easily observable. The size of the Fisheries Surveillance emblem is designed to fit the size of the cabin.

5. Markings: Fisheries Surveillance vessels have two yellow and red stripes of equal width, the size suitable for the size of the vessel (yellow first, red second from the bow), painted from the upper edge of the deck down to the designed waterline at the bow and parallel to the bow; the distance from the bow to the marking stripe is one sixth of the length of the vessel.

Yellow, red stripes, and two-digit numbers symmetrically on both sides of the vessel through its center (left side number and letter according to the forward direction).

6. Registration number: painted in black at positions: both sides (at the bow position), aft (at the middle position) and above the side beam, with a height appropriate to the size of the vessel; the registration number of Fisheries Surveillance vessels is implemented according to regulations on the registration and inspection of fisheries service vessels.

7. Flag: the Fisheries Surveillance flag is hoisted at the bow of the vessel.

8. Paint color and identification marks of Fisheries Surveillance vessels are regulated in Section 1 of Appendix IV issued together with this Circular.

Article 20. Fisheries Surveillance Boats

1. Boats equipped with vessels

a) Paint color: painted according to the color of the vessel;

b) Service boats have uppercase letters in Vietnamese and English, painted according to the regulations for Fisheries Surveillance vessels;

c) Markings: boats have two yellow and red stripes similar to those of Fisheries Surveillance vessels;

d) Number: the boat number is taken from the vessel's registration number;

đ) Flag: the Fisheries Surveillance flag is hoisted at the bow of the vessel;

e) For rubber-hulled service boats, they must comply with the manufacturer's regulations (but must be marked with numbers and hoist flags according to regulations);

g) Paint color and identification marks of service boats equipped with vessels are regulated in Section 2 of Appendix IV issued together with this Circular.

2. Independent operation Fisheries Surveillance Boats

a) Paint color: the sides of the boat from the designed draft line upwards and the superstructure from the deck upwards are painted white; the deck, roof of the cabin are painted green;

b) Independent operation Fisheries Surveillance boats have uppercase letters in Vietnamese and English, painted according to the regulations for Fisheries Surveillance vessels;

c) Fisheries Surveillance emblem: placed above both sides of the cabin body at a height easily observable. The size of the Fisheries Surveillance emblem is designed to fit the size of the cabin;

d) Markings: independent operation Fisheries Surveillance boats have two yellow and red stripes similar to those of Fisheries Surveillance vessels;

đ) Registration number: painted in black at both sides at the bow position of the boat, with a height appropriate to the size of the boat, the registration number is implemented according to the regulations on the registration and inspection of fisheries service vessels;

e) The Fisheries Surveillance flag is hoisted at the bow of the boat;

g) Paint color and identification marks of independently operating service boats are regulated in Section 3 of Appendix IV issued together with this Circular.

Chapter VI

IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS

Article 21. Transitional Provisions

The Fisheries Surveillance cards issued before this Circular takes effect may continue to be used until their expiration date.

Article 22. Effectiveness

1. This Circular takes effect from January 1, 2019.

2. This Circular replaces:

a) Circular No. 12/2014/TT-BNNPTNT dated April 8, 2014, of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development stipulating the emblem, flag, traditional flag, uniform, model of Fisheries Surveillance card, and paint color of Fisheries Surveillance vessels and boats;

b) Circular No. 16/2016/TT-BNNPTNT dated June 10, 2016, of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development amending and supplementing some articles of Circular No. 12/2014/TT-BNNPTNT dated April 8, 2014, of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development stipulating the emblem, flag, traditional flag, uniform, model of Fisheries Surveillance card, and paint color of Fisheries Surveillance vessels and boats.

Article 23. Implementation Organization

1. The Fisheries General Department shall establish and issue regulations on the use of emblems, flags, traditional flags, and uniforms of Fisheries Surveillance within Fisheries Surveillance agencies.

2. During the implementation process, if there are difficulties, obstacles, or new issues arising, they should be promptly reported to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Fisheries General Department) for review and amendment.

2. During the implementation process, if there are difficulties, obstacles, or new issues arising, they should be promptly reported to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Fisheries General Department) for review and amendment.

 


Place of Receipt:
- Government Office;
- Leadership of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;
- Ministries, ministerial-level agencies;
- Government Gazette, Government Website;
- Legal Documents Inspection Agency (Ministry of Justice);
- People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities;
- Units under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;
- Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development of provinces and centrally governed cities;
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development website;
- To be filed: VT, TCTS (200 copies).

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER

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