Decision No. 36/2004/QĐ-BGTVT of the Ministry of Transport issuing regulations on examination, issuance, replacement of professional certificates for seafarers and inland waterway vessel operators. This decision replaces Decision No. 3237/2001/QĐ-BGTVT.
Scope of application
Seafarers, vessel operators, and those holding seafarer positions on inland waterway vessels.
Key points
- Seafarers, vessel operators → must take examinations to obtain professional certificates in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Transport.
- This decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette and shall replace Decision No. 3237/2001/QĐ-BGTVT.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Citizens and businesses operating in the field of inland waterways will have to comply with the new provisions, which may affect the process of obtaining professional certificates through examinations.
- It may impose additional costs on seafarers and vessel owners when implementing the new regulations.
❓ Frequently asked questions
To whom does this decision apply?
This decision applies to seafarers, vessel operators, and those holding seafarer positions on inland waterway vessels.
When does this decision come into effect?
This decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
What previous regulation does this decision replace?
This decision replaces Decision No. 3237/2001/QĐ-BGTVT of the Minister of Transport.
How long is the examination period for obtaining professional certificates?
The document does not specify the duration of the examination period for obtaining professional certificates.
Are there any penalties for violating this regulation?
The document does not mention any penalty provisions.
Full text
DECISION OF THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT
Issuing the "Regulation on Examination, Issuance, Replacement of Professional Certificates for Seafarers, Drivers of Vessels, and Occupations of Seafarers of Inland Waterway Vessels" the driver of the vehicle and serving in the capacity of a crew member on inland waterway vessels"
THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORTATION
Pursuant to the Law on Inland Waterway Traffic dated June 15, 2004;
Pursuant to Decree No. 86/2002/ND-CP dated November 5, 2002 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of Ministries and ministerial-level agencies;
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;
Considering the proposal of the Director of the Personnel Department and the Director of the Vietnam Inland Waterways Administration,
DECISION:
Article 1. Attached to this Decision is the "Regulation on Examination, Issuance, Replacement of Professional Certificates for Seafarers, Drivers of Vessels, and Occupations of Seafarers of Inland Waterway Vessels".
Article 2. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette and shall replace Decision No. 3237/2001/QĐ-BGTVT dated October 2, 2001 of the Minister of Transport on the issuance of the "Regulations on Examination for Obtaining Professional Certificates and Occupations of Seafarers on Inland Waterway Vessels".
Article 3. The Heads of the Ministry's Office, Inspectorate, functional departments, Vietnam Inland Waterways Administration, Directors of Departments of Transport and Departments of Transport and Public Works, heads of organizations and individuals concerned are responsible for implementing this Decision./.
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