Circular No. 27/2025/TT-BXD on the economic and technical characteristics of inspection and testing services for industrial products used on ships and inland waterway vessels

Circular No. 27/2025/TT-BXD stipulates the economic and technical characteristics of inspection and testing services for industrial products used on ships and inland waterway vessels (excluding fishing vessels and vessels serving defense and security purposes). This document applies to agencies, organizations, and individuals related to the provision and use of inspection services.

Document No.27/2025/TT-BXD
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Construction
Signed byNguyễn Xuân Sang — Thứ trưởng
Updated12/06/2026
Issued date15/10/2025
Effective date01/12/2025
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 27/2025/TT-BXD stipulates the economic and technical characteristics of inspection and testing services for industrial products used on ships and inland waterway vessels (excluding fishing vessels and vessels serving defense and security purposes). This document applies to agencies, organizations, and individuals related to the provision and use of inspection services.

Scope of application

Agencies, organizations, and individuals related to the provision and use of inspection and testing services for industrial products on ships and inland waterway vessels

Key points

  • This circular stipulates the economic and technical characteristics of inspection and testing services for industrial products used on ships and inland waterway vessels (Article 2).
  • Inspection and testing services include types such as certification inspection, periodic inspection, and new issuance inspection (Article 2).
  • Appendix I stipulates the economic and technical characteristics of inspection and testing certification services for industrial products used on ships and inland waterway vessels.
  • Appendix II stipulates the economic and technical characteristics of inspection and testing periodic services for industrial products used on ships and inland waterway vessels.
  • Appendix III stipulates the economic and technical characteristics of inspection and testing new issuance services for industrial products used on ships and inland waterway vessels.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Enterprises operating in the production and supply of industrial products for ships and inland waterway vessels must comply with regulations on inspection and testing.
  • Citizens using these services can feel more secure knowing that products are inspected according to specific standards.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What types of ships does Circular No. 27/2025/TT-BXD apply to?

This circular does not apply to fishing vessels and vessels serving defense and security purposes.

What types of inspection services are specified in Circular No. 27/2025/TT-BXD?

Inspection and testing services include certification inspection, periodic inspection, and new issuance inspection.

When does Circular No. 27/2025/TT-BXD take effect?

Circular No. 27/2025/TT-BXD takes effect from December 1, 2025.

Full text

MINISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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Number: 27/2025/TT-BXD

Hanoi, October 15, 2025

 

CIRCULAR

Regulations on economic and technical characteristics of inspection and testing services for industrial products used on ships and inland waterway vessels

industry used on ships, inland waterway vessels

Pursuant to the Price Law on June 19, 2023;

Pursuant to the Maritime Code of Vietnam dated November 25, 2015;

Pursuant to the Law on Inland Waterway Transport dated June 15, 2004, amended and supplemented by Law No. 48/2014/QH13 dated June 17, 2014;

Pursuant to Decree No. 85/2024/NĐ-CP dated July 10, 2024 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Price Law;

At the proposal of the Director of the Science, Technology, Environment, and Building Materials Department;

At the proposal of the Director of the Department of Science, Technology, Environment, and Building Materials and the Director of the Vietnam Maritime Administration; construction and the Director of the Vietnam Ship Registry Bureau;

The Minister of Construction issues this Circular stipulating the economic and technical characteristics of inspection and testing services for industrial products used on ships and inland waterway vessels (excluding ships and inland waterway vessels for defense, security purposes, and fishing vessels), which fall under transportation vehicle inspection services.

Article 1. Scope of Regulation and Applicability

1. This Circular stipulates the economic and technical characteristics of inspection and testing services for industrial products used on ships and inland waterway vessels (excluding ships and inland waterway vessels for defense, security purposes, and fishing vessels) within the scope of transportation vehicle inspection services.

2. This Circular applies to agencies, organizations, and individuals related to the provision and use of inspection and testing services as specified in Clause 1 of this Article.

Article 2. Economic and Technical Characteristics of Inspection and Testing Services for Industrial Products Used on Ships and Inland Waterway Vessels

1. The economic and technical characteristics of inspection and testing services for recognizing industrial products used on ships and inland waterway vessels as specified in Appendix I attached hereto.

2. The economic and technical characteristics of inspection and testing services for periodic industrial products used on ships and inland waterway vessels as specified in Appendix II attached hereto.

3. The economic and technical characteristics of inspection and testing services for newly issued industrial products used on ships and inland waterway vessels as specified in Appendix III attached hereto.

Article 3. Effectiveness

This Circular takes effect from December 1, 2025./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER





Nguyen Xuan Sang

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