Decision No. 24/2005/QĐ-BGTVT amends the regulations concerning the Bourbon - Ben Luc - Long An Port, allowing vessels with a deadweight tonnage up to 5000 DWT and a draft up to 4 meters to be received. At the same time, it assigns the Inland Waterway Transport Management Office Region III to consider and decide on permitting vessels with a draft greater than 4 meters to enter, exit, and load/unload cargo.
Scope of application
Bourbon - Ben Luc - Long An Agricultural and Food Product Processing and Packaging Company Limited; Inland Waterway Transport Management Office Region III; River Section Management No. 10
Key points
- Bourbon - Ben Luc - Long An Agricultural and Food Product Processing and Packaging Company Limited → is allowed to receive vessels with a deadweight tonnage up to 5000 DWT and a draft up to 4 meters for entry, exit, and loading/unloading at this port.
- Vessels with a draft greater than 4 meters → are assigned to the Inland Waterway Transport Management Office Region III to coordinate with River Section Management No. 10 to consider and decide on permitting vessels to enter, exit, and load/unload cargo at this wharf.
- This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- The capacity to receive vessels at the port increases, enhancing cargo transportation capabilities.
- Coordination among agencies is required to ensure safety for vessels during operations.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum deadweight tonnage that vessels can be received at the Bourbon - Ben Luc - Long An Agricultural and Food Product Processing and Packaging Company Limited?
Vessels with a deadweight tonnage up to 5000 DWT.
Are there any requirements regarding the draft for vessels at the Bourbon - Ben Luc - Long An Port?
Yes, vessels are allowed to be received when their draft is up to 4 meters.
When does the Inland Waterway Transport Management Office Region III consider and decide on permitting vessels to enter, exit, and load/unload cargo?
When vessels have a draft greater than 4 meters, coordination with River Section Management No. 10 is required based on the actual conditions of the channel, meteorological and hydrological conditions, and tides.
From when does this Decision take effect?
This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Are there any requirements regarding the air clearance height for vessels at the Bourbon - Ben Luc - Long An Port?
Yes, the air clearance height of vessels must be less than 20 meters.
Full text
Pursuant to …;
Regarding the amendment of Clause 1, Clause 4, Article 1, and Article 5 Decision No. 1826/2002/QĐ-BGTVT dated June 12, 2002 issued by the Minister of Transport Based on the Prime Minister's opinion at Document No. 1740/CP-QHQT dated November 19, 2004 regarding the addition of business objectives for port operation to Bourbon Company - Ben Luc Province of Long An;
THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORTATION
Pursuant to Decree No. 34/2003/NĐ-CP dated April 4, 2003 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Transport;
Based on Decision No. 07/2005/QĐ-BGTVT dated January 7, 2005 issued by the Minister of Transport promulgating the regulations on port management and inland waterway wharf management;
At the proposal of the Director of the Transport Department, the Director of the Vietnam Inland Waterways Administration,
Amend Clause 1, Clause 4, Article 1, and Article 5 of Decision No. 1826/2002/QĐ-BGTVT dated June 12, 2002 issued by the Minister of Transport as follows:
DECISION:
Article 1. 1. Clause 1, Article 1: "1. The Bourbon - Ben Luc - Long An Port of Bourbon - Ben Luc - Long An Processing and Packaging Agricultural and Food Products Limited Company (hereinafter referred to as the Bourbon - Ben Luc - Long An Port) is hereby authorized to receive Vietnamese ships and foreign vessels (hereinafter referred to as ships) with a deadweight tonnage up to 5,000 DWT and a draft up to 4 meters and a air clearance height not exceeding 20 meters for entry, exit, and cargo handling operations at this port."
2. Clause 4, Article 1: "4. For ships with a draft greater than 4 meters, the Vietnam Inland Waterways Management Authority Region III shall coordinate with the Section 10 of the Vietnam Inland Waterways Management Authority, based on the actual conditions of the channel, meteorology, hydrology, and tides, to consider and decide on the permission for ships to enter, exit, and handle cargo at this wharf and shall be responsible for ensuring the safety of ships during their operations."
3. Article 5: "This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette."
The Head of the Ministry’s Office, the Inspector General, the Director of the Transport Department, the Director of the Legal Affairs Department, the Director of the Vietnam Inland Waterways Administration, the Director of the Vietnam Maritime Administration, the Director of the Bourbon - Ben Luc - Long An Port, the Heads of relevant Departments and units shall be responsible for implementing this Decision./.
Article 2. This Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Article 3. The Head of the Ministry’s Office, the Inspector General of the Ministry, the Director of the Transport Department, the Director of the Legal Affairs Department, the Director of the Vietnam Inland Waterways Administration, the Director of the Vietnam Maritime Administration, the Director of the Bourbon Bến Lức - Long An Port, and the Heads of relevant Departments and agencies are responsible for implementing this Decision./.
DEPUTY MINISTER
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