Circular No. 39/2019/TT-BGTVT stipulates the responsibilities of the vehicle owner, crew members, drivers, those holding crew positions, and the minimum safe staffing on inland waterway vessels.

CIRCULAR

Regulations on the responsibilities of the owner of the vessel, crew members,

drivers of vessels, those holding the position of crew member

and the minimum safety staffing on inland waterway vessels

Pursuant to the Law on Inland Waterway Traffic dated June 15, 2014 and the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Law on Inland Waterway Traffic dated June 17, 2014;

Pursuant to Decree No. 12/2017/NĐ-CP dated February 10, 2017 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Transport;

At the proposal of the Director of the Department of Organization and Cadres and the Director of the Vietnam Inland Waterway Administration;

The Minister of Transport hereby promulgates this Circular regulating the responsibilities of the owner of the vessel, crew members, drivers of vessels, those holding the position of crew member, and the minimum safety staffing on inland waterway vessels.

PART I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

This Circular regulates the responsibilities of the owner of the vessel, crew members, drivers of vessels, those holding the position of crew member, and the minimum safety staffing on inland waterway vessels.

Article 2. Applicability

1. This Circular applies to the owner of the vessel, crew members, drivers of vessels, and agencies, organizations, and individuals related to responsibilities, holding the position of crew member, and the minimum safety staffing on inland waterway vessels.

2. This Circular does not apply to vessels performing defense and security duties.

Article 3. Explanation of Terms

In this Circular, the following terms are understood as follows:

1. A work shift is the time during which a crew member performs their assigned duty on an inland waterway vessel but does not exceed eight hours of work in one day.

2. A voyage is the time during which the vessel operates from the first departure port to the final destination port.

3. Service personnel are persons working on the vessel but are not crew members or drivers of the vessel.

4. Passenger-carrying vessel means a vessel used to carry more than twelve passengers (excluding ferries).

5. Ferry is an inland waterway vessel used to transport road vehicles, people, and goods from one shore to another.

Chapter II

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OWNER OF THE VESSEL AND

CREWMEMBERS, DRIVERS OF INLAND WATERWAY VESSELS

Section 1

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OWNER OF THE VESSEL

AND CREWMEMBERS, DRIVERS OF INLAND WATERWAY VESSELS

Article 4. Responsibilities of the owner of the vessel and organizations or individuals renting the vessel

1. Shall be responsible for the operational conditions of the vessel in accordance with the provisions of the law. Implement maintenance and repair of the vessel in accordance with the provisions of the law on vessel inspection.

3. Arrange the number of crew positions on the vessel at least equal to or greater than the number of crew members specified in Article 18 of this Circular; in case the vessel operates for more than one work shift in a day, shall be responsible for organizing and arranging labor appropriately to ensure compliance with the working hours stipulated in the Labor Code.

4. Apart from the crew positions already defined in the minimum safety staffing in Article 18 of this Circular, in cases where necessary, additional crew members or positions such as: nurse, telegraph operator, diver, excavator, suction worker, towing worker, service personnel, and other positions may be arranged to meet job requirements.

5. Define the scope of responsibility of other positions working on the vessel that are not included in the minimum safety staffing prescribed in this Circular.

6. Ensure occupational safety and hygiene for crew members and other positions working on the vessel.

7. Prevent environmental pollution, collect, store, and transfer waste to reception facilities for treatment in accordance with regulations.

9. Other responsibilities as prescribed by law.

Article 5. Responsibilities of Seafarers and Inland Waterway Vessel Operators

1. Comply with Vietnamese laws, international treaties to which Vietnam is a member, and the laws of other countries when Vietnamese vessels are operating within their territorial waters.

2. Adhere to labor discipline, fully perform the scope of responsibilities according to their positions while working, strictly follow the orders of the captain and direct supervisors, complete shift handover procedures thoroughly, and keep detailed and clear logs.

3. Guide passengers on the use of firefighting equipment, lifesaving devices, sinking prevention, and escape tools. Prevent environmental pollution, collect, store, and transfer waste to designated reception points for processing as prescribed.

4. May only leave the vessel with permission from the highest authority on board or the vessel owner.

5. Other responsibilities as stipulated by law.

Section 2

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES BY POSITION

CREWMEMBERS, DRIVERS OF INLAND WATERWAY VESSELS

Article 6. Captain

The captain is the highest commander on the vessel or fleet, responsible for and authorized to carry out the following duties:

3. Organize cargo handling and passenger service according to dispatch orders or transportation contracts and current regulations.

5. Only load and unload passengers and cargo at designated locations, except in cases of accidents or force majeure.

7. Upon receiving an emergency signal or being mobilized by an authorized agency to participate in search and rescue operations, must comply with dispatch orders, organize participation in rescue efforts if such actions do not pose danger to seafarers, passengers, and the vessel under his command.

8. If there is childbirth, death, illness, or injury during operation, the captain must handle the situation according to the following provisions:

a) In case of illness or injury, must organize first aid for the victim, and if serious, promptly transport them to the nearest medical facility;

b) In case of childbirth or death, must prepare a report with the participation of two witnesses. The birth report must clearly state the time of birth, gender, and health status of the mother and child. The death report must specify the assets and documents carried by the deceased; must manage the report and assets to hand over to local authorities and relatives of the deceased.

9. When leaving the vessel, must directly hand over duties to the deputy captain or authorized person; in case of absence for more than one shift, must hand over in writing; if unable to continue fulfilling duties, must transfer command to the deputy captain and immediately report to the vessel owner.

10. When transferring duties to another person at the request of the vessel owner, must prepare a report detailing the current status of crew members, technical condition of the vessel, equipment, assets, number of passengers, books, documents, and related materials of the vessel. Each party retains a copy of the handover report, and sends one copy to the vessel owner.

13. Perform the duties of the deputy captain if there is no deputy captain structure on the vessel.

14. Within the scope of responsibility, the captain has the right:

a) To propose changes or refuse to accept seafarers working on the vessel if they do not meet the prescribed standards;

b) To require seafarers to leave the vessel if they fail to comply with the captain's orders or violate work regulations;

c) To refuse to allow the vessel to undertake a voyage if it is determined that the vessel, weather conditions, hydrological conditions, or environmental factors are insufficient for operation or do not ensure safety.

Article 7. Deputy Captain

The Deputy Captain assists the Captain and has the responsibilities and authorities as follows:

3. Inspects the safety conditions of passengers and cargo loading/unloading on the vessel before departure; advises the Captain to refuse departure if the safety conditions of passengers and cargo are deemed inadequate.

4. Collaborates with the Chief Engineer to assign, urge, guide, and supervise preparatory work for departure; corrects any deficiencies and reports to the Captain.

5. Manages passenger service organization, guiding passengers to board, disembark, move around the vessel, and properly arrange seating and berthing according to regulations to protect vessel safety, property, and maintain traffic order; provides catering and living services for passengers as stipulated for passenger-carrying vessels.

6. Directly oversees a watch shift. Directly controls the vessel when assigned.

7. Takes over management of the vessel in the absence of the Captain.

8. Performs other tasks assigned by the Captain.

Article 8. Crew Member

Crew Members are under the leadership of the Captain and watch supervisors and have the following responsibilities:

1. Carry out necessary tasks for the vessel's departure and arrival at port; inspect gangways for safe boarding and disembarking of passengers.

2. Regularly remain at their designated positions to be prepared for any possible situations.

3. Directly control the vessel and perform other tasks when assigned by the Captain or watch supervisor.

Article 9. Chief Engineer

The Chief Engineer assists the Captain and directly oversees the engine room section and has the following responsibilities and authorities:

2. Fully comply with regulations on machinery and equipment operation; organize regular maintenance and repair of permitted machine and equipment tasks to ensure efficient system operation.

3. Directly oversee an engine watch. Outside of watch hours, must be present in the engine room as needed to promptly address work requirements from the Captain or the Second Engineer's request.

4. If it is determined that executing orders from direct command on the bridge will cause damage to the engine section, report this to the watch supervisor or Captain; if the order remains unchanged, execute it and record in the engine log with confirmation from the order giver.

5. Has the authority to stop a part of the engine or a system if deemed unsafe; if continued operation could result in severe damage or accidents, immediately shut down the engine and simultaneously inform the watch supervisor and Captain.

7. Perform the duties of the Second Engineer if there is no such position on the vessel.

Article 10. Deputy Engineer

The Deputy Engineer assists the Chief Engineer and has the responsibilities and authorities as follows:

1. Ensuring the normal operation of auxiliary machinery (if any), the propeller shaft system, and the steering gear.

2. Planning the work schedule for the engine room to be reviewed by the Chief Engineer, directly assigning tasks, and scheduling watch duties for crew members in the engine room.

4. In cases where it is deemed that executing orders from the immediate commander on the bridge will cause damage to the engine room equipment, report to the watch supervisor or the captain; if the order remains unchanged, it must be executed and recorded in the engine log with confirmation from the person issuing the order.

5. During the watch, has the authority to stop the operation of a part of the machinery or a system if it is deemed unsafe; in cases where continued operation may cause serious damage or accidents, immediately shut down the machine and simultaneously report to the watch supervisor, the captain, and the Chief Engineer.

6. Performs other tasks assigned by the Chief Engineer.

Article 11. Engine Room Worker

The Engine Room Worker is under the leadership of the Chief Engineer and the watch supervisor and has the following responsibilities:

1. During the watch, fully perform the assigned tasks; monitor technical parameters and the operating conditions of the machinery, reporting any abnormalities to the watch supervisor.

2. Regularly clean the machinery and engine room; participate in maintenance and repairs as required by the Chief Engineer.

3. Perform other tasks assigned by the Chief Engineer or the watch supervisor.

Article 12. Vessel Operator

The Vessel Operator has the responsibility to:

1. Manage personnel, vessels, assets, and related vessel documents.

2. Be familiar with channel conditions and safety conditions at ports and wharfs where the vessel operates.

3. Inspect the vessel and safety equipment for personnel and the vessel; before departure, arrange personnel and cargo to ensure the vessel's stability and safety.

4. In case of an accident involving the vessel, promptly rescue personnel, the vessel, and cargo; be the last person to leave the vessel if it sinks.

5. Upon receiving a distress signal or when mobilized by an authorized agency to participate in search and rescue operations, comply with dispatch orders and organize participation in rescue efforts without endangering personnel, cargo, or the vessel.

Article 13. Trainee Crew Member

The Trainee Crew Member is under the management of the Captain. A Trainee Crew Member in any position on the vessel must fulfill the scope of responsibility of that position and has the following responsibilities:

1. Strictly adhere to general regulations for crew members.

2. Participate in work and activities on the vessel according to the assignment and guidance of the Captain or Chief Engineer or persons authorized by them.

3. Only operate machinery and equipment on the vessel under direct supervision.

Chapter III

ASSUMPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

CREW MEMBERS OF INLAND WATERWAY VESSELS

Article 14. Assumption of Duties and Responsibilities of Crew Members and Vessel Operators of Inland Waterway Vessels

1. A crew member holding a Certificate of Competency for Master of Small Inland Vessels Grade IV can assume the position of Master for the following types of vessels:

a) Small inland passenger vessels crossing rivers as defined in the Technical Inspection Regulations and Construction Standards for Small Inland Vessels;

b) Passenger vessels with a capacity up to 20 (twenty) passengers;

c) Cargo vessels with a total deadweight up to 100 tons;

d) Vessels not falling under points a, b, and c of this clause, equipped with inboard engines with a total main engine power up to 100 horsepower or outboard engines with a total main engine power up to 400 horsepower.

2. A crew member holding a Certificate of Competency for Master of Small Inland Vessels Grade III can assume the position of Master for the following types of vessels:

a) Passenger vessels with a capacity up to 50 (fifty) passengers;

b) Ferries with a capacity up to 50 (fifty) passengers and up to 250 tons of cargo;

c) Cargo vessels with a total deadweight up to 500 tons;

d) Towboat fleets with a total deadweight up to 800 tons;

e) Vessels not falling under points a, b, c, and d of this clause, equipped with inboard engines with a total main engine power up to 250 horsepower or outboard engines with a total main engine power up to 1000 horsepower.

3. A crew member holding a Certificate of Competency for Master of Small Inland Vessels Grade II can assume the position of Master for the following types of vessels:

a) Passenger vessels with a capacity up to 100 (one hundred) passengers;

b) Ferries with a capacity up to 100 (one hundred) passengers and up to 350 tons of cargo;

c) Cargo vessels with a total deadweight up to 1000 tons;

d) Towboat fleets with a total deadweight up to 1500 tons;

e) Vessels not falling under points a, b, c, and d of this clause, equipped with inboard engines with a total main engine power up to 1000 horsepower or outboard engines with a total main engine power up to 3000 horsepower.

4. A crew member holding a Certificate of Competency for Master of Small Inland Vessels Grade I can assume the position of Master for all types of vessels.

5. A crew member holding a Certificate of Competency for Master of Small Inland Vessels of a higher grade can assume the position of Master for the types of vessels specified for a lower grade Master.

6. A crew member holding a Certificate of Competency for Master of Small Inland Vessels can assume the position of First Mate for the types of vessels specified for a higher grade Master; a crew member holding a Certificate of Competency for Master of Small Inland Vessels can assume the position of Seaman.

7. A crew member holding a Certificate of Competency for Chief Engineer of Small Inland Vessels Grade I can assume the position of Chief Engineer for all types of vessels.

8. A crew member holding a Certificate of Competency for Chief Engineer of Small Inland Vessels Grade II can assume the position of Chief Engineer for vessels equipped with inboard engines with a total main engine power up to 1000 horsepower or outboard engines with a total main engine power up to 3000 horsepower.

9. A seafarer with a certificate of competency for third-class chief engineer may hold the position of chief engineer on a vessel equipped with machinery having a total main engine power up to 250 horsepower or on a vessel equipped with external machinery having a total main engine power up to 1000 horsepower.

10. A seafarer with a certificate of competency for a higher rank chief engineer may hold the position of chief engineer on vessels specified for a lower rank chief engineer position.

11. A seafarer with a certificate of competency for chief engineer may hold the position of second engineer on vessels specified for a higher rank chief engineer position; a seafarer with a certificate of competency for chief engineer may hold the position of engineer.

12. A seafarer with a certificate of competency for deckhand may hold the position of deckhand on various types of vessels.

13. A seafarer with a certificate of competency for engineer may hold the position of engineer on various types of vessels.

14. A person with a certificate for operating a vessel may directly control a vessel without a motor with a gross load capacity up to 15 tons or a vessel with a main engine power up to 15 horsepower or a vessel with a passenger capacity up to 12 (twelve) people or a raft.

15. The operator of high-speed vessels, coastal vessels, and persons working on coastal vessels, oil-carrying vessels, chemical-carrying vessels, liquefied gas-carrying vessels, in addition to the certificate of competency and vocational certificates required according to their positions, must also have special certificates corresponding to their specific duties.

Article 15. Arrangement of Seafarer Positions

1. The arrangement of positions, crew complements working on inland waterway vessels, and the establishment of seafarer registers shall comply with the provisions of this Circular and relevant laws.

2. In cases where a vessel falls within the scope of regulation of multiple crew complement tables, the owner of the vessel or the organization or individual leasing the vessel must arrange the positions and crew complements on inland waterway vessels according to the highest crew complement table applicable to such vessels.

3. Certificates of competency and special certificates must be carried by the holder when practicing their profession.

Chapter IV

PROVISIONS ON THE MINIMUM SAFETY CREW COMPLEMENT

ON INLAND WATERWAY VESSELS

Article 16. Crew Complement

The tables prescribed in Article 18 of this Circular are the minimum safety crew complement for seafarer positions on vessels consistent with the certificate of competency and special certificates to operate vessels as stipulated in the Law on Inland Waterway Transport dated June 15, 2004 and the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Law on Inland Waterway Transport dated June 17, 2014, hereinafter referred to collectively as the crew complement tables.

Article 17. Classification of Vessels

1. Group I

a) Passenger vessels, overnight tourist accommodation vessels, floating restaurants, floating hotels, hovercrafts, high-speed vessels carrying more than 100 (one hundred) passengers.

b) Ferries carrying more than 100 (one hundred) passengers and over 350 tons of cargo.

c) Cargo vessels with a gross tonnage over 1000 tons.

d) Towage units with a gross tonnage over 1500 tons.

đ) Vessels not falling under points a, b, c, d of this clause, equipped with internal machinery having a total main engine power over 1000 horsepower or externally equipped machinery having a total main engine power over 3000 horsepower.

2. Group II

a) Passenger vessels, overnight tourist accommodation vessels, floating restaurants, floating hotels, hovercrafts, high-speed vessels carrying more than 50 (fifty) passengers to 100 (one hundred) passengers.

b) Ferries carrying more than 50 (fifty) passengers to 100 (one hundred) passengers and over 250 to 350 tons of cargo.

c) Cargo vessels with a gross tonnage over 500 tons to 1000 tons.

d) Towage units with a gross tonnage over 800 tons to 1500 tons.

đ) Vessels not falling under points a, b, c, d of this clause, equipped with internal machinery having a total main engine power over 250 horsepower to 1000 horsepower or externally equipped machinery having a total main engine power over 1000 horsepower to 3000 horsepower.

3. Group III

a) Passenger vessels, overnight tourist accommodation vessels, floating restaurants, floating hotels, hovercrafts, high-speed vessels carrying more than 12 (twelve) passengers to 50 (fifty) passengers.

b) Ferries carrying up to 50 (fifty) passengers and up to 250 tons of cargo.

c) Cargo vessels with a gross tonnage over 15 tons to 500 tons.

d) Towage units with a gross tonnage up to 800 tons.

đ) Vessels not falling under points a, b, c, d of this clause, equipped with internal machinery having a total main engine power over 100 horsepower to 250 horsepower or externally equipped machinery having a total main engine power up to 1000 horsepower.

Article 18. Crew Composition Table

1. Passenger Vessels

No Position Minimum Number of Crew Members Per Watch Group II Group III 1 Master 1 1 1 2 Chief Engineer 1 1 1 3 Able Seaman 2 1 1 4 Motorman 1 1 Total 5 4 3

a) For vessels with external engines having a total main engine power up to 1,000 horsepower or internal engines with a total main engine power up to 250 horsepower, the position of chief engineer is not necessarily required, but the master must hold a motorman certificate. For vessels with external engines having a total main engine power over 1,000 horsepower up to 3,000 horsepower, the position of chief engineer is not necessarily required, but the master must hold a chief engineer competency certificate corresponding to the total main engine power.

b) Vessels belonging to Group I operating on routes where the distance between two terminal points does not exceed 100 kilometers may reduce the number of able seamen by one (1).

c) Vessels belonging to Group II operating on routes where the distance between two terminal points does not exceed 100 kilometers do not necessarily require a motorman.

2. Cargo Vessels

No Position Minimum Number of Crew Members Per Watch Group II Group III 1 Master 1 1 1 2 Chief Engineer 1 1 1 3 Able Seaman or Motorman 1 1 Total 3 3 2 For vessels with external engines having a total main engine power up to 1,000 horsepower or internal engines with a total main engine power up to 250 horsepower, the position of chief engineer is not necessarily required, but the master must hold a motorman certificate. For vessels with external engines having a total main engine power over 1,000 horsepower up to 3,000 horsepower, the position of chief engineer is not necessarily required, but the master must hold a chief engineer competency certificate corresponding to the total main engine power.

3. Ferries

No Position Minimum Number of Crew Members Per Watch Group II Group III 1 Master 1 1 1 2 Chief Engineer 1 1 1 3 Able Seaman 4 3 1 Total 6 5 3 For vessels with external engines having a total main engine power up to 1,000 horsepower or internal engines with a total main engine power up to 250 horsepower, the position of chief engineer is not necessarily required, but the master must hold a motorman certificate. For vessels with external engines having a total main engine power over 1,000 horsepower up to 3,000 horsepower, the position of chief engineer is not necessarily required, but the master must hold a chief engineer competency certificate corresponding to the total main engine power.

4. Tugs

No Position Minimum Number of Crew Members Per Watch Group II Group III 1 Master 1 1 1 2 Chief Engineer 1 1 1 3 Able Seaman or Motorman 1 1 Total 3 3 2

5. Towage Vessels

a) The number of crew members on a towage vessel with one towed vessel shall be determined based on the gross tonnage of each type of vessel as follows:

No Position Minimum Number of Crew Members Per Watch Group II Group III 1 Able Seaman 2 1 1

b) For a towage vessel towing multiple types of towed vessels, the minimum number of crew members per watch shall be the sum of the crew members required for each towed vessel according to the provisions of point a of this clause.

c) For a side-by-side or push-tow towage vessel with two or more towed vessels, the minimum number of crew members per watch shall be as follows: the first towed vessel shall be staffed according to the provisions of point a of this clause, and for each additional towed vessel from the second onwards, one additional crew member shall be assigned.

6. Overnight Tourist Accommodation Vessels

a) Self-propelled overnight tourist accommodation vessels

No Position Minimum Number of Crew Members Per Watch Group II Group III 1 Master 1 1 1 2 Second Officer 1 1 3 Chief Engineer 1 1 1 4 Assistant Engineer 1 1 5 Able Seaman 2 1 1 6 Motorman 1 1 1 Total 7 6 4

b) Non-self-propelled overnight tourist accommodation vessels being towed

No Position Minimum Number of Crew Members Per Watch Group II Group III 1 Able Seaman 4 3 2

c) Non-self-propelled overnight tourist accommodation vessels moored at a fixed location do not need to be staffed.

7. Floating Restaurants, Floating Hotels

a) Self-propelled floating restaurants, floating hotels

No Position Minimum Number of Crew Members Per Watch Group II Group III 1 Master 1 1 1 2 Second Officer 1 1 3 Chief Engineer 1 1 1 4 Assistant Engineer 1 1 5 Able Seaman 2 1 1 6 Motorman 1 1 1 Total 7 6 4

b) Non-self-propelled floating restaurants, floating hotels being towed

No Position Minimum Number of Crew Members Per Watch Group II Group III 1 Able Seaman 4 3 2

c) Non-self-propelled floating restaurants, floating hotels moored at a fixed location do not need to be staffed.

8. Hydrofoil Vessels, High-Speed Vessels

No Position Minimum Number of Crew Members Per Watch Group II Group III 1 Master 1 1 1 2 Second Officer 1 1 3 Chief Engineer 1 1 1 4 Able Seaman 2 1 1 5 Motorman 1 1 1 Total 6 5 4

a) For vessels belonging to Groups I and II operating on routes where the distance between two terminal points does not exceed 15 kilometers, the positions of second officer, motorman, and if equipped with two or more engines, chief engineer are not necessarily required.

b) For vessels belonging to Group III operating on routes where the distance between two terminal points does not exceed 15 kilometers or equipped with external engines, the position of motorman is not necessarily required. If equipped with two or more engines and operating on routes where the distance between two terminal points does not exceed 15 kilometers, the position of chief engineer is not necessarily required.

9. Motorized Vessels with a Total Main Engine Power Up to 15 Horsepower and a Capacity of Up to 12 People

No Position Number 1 Operator of the Vessel 1 Total 1

10. Motorized Vessels with a Total Main Engine Power Over 15 Horsepower and a Capacity of Up to 12 People

No Position Number 1 Fourth-Class Master 1 Total 1

11. Coastal Vessels with VR-SB Class

No Position Minimum Number of Crew Members Per Watch Group II Group III 1 Master 1 1 1 2 Chief Engineer 1 1 1 3 Able Seaman 1 1 1 4 Motorman 1 Total 4 3 3

a) For voyages with a total duration exceeding one watch but less than two watches, the crew composition shall be as follows:

No Position Minimum Number of Crew Members Per Voyage Group II Group III 1 Master 1 1 1 2 Second Officer 1 1 1 3 Chief Engineer 1 1 1 4 Assistant Engineer 1 1 5 Able Seaman 1 1 1 6 Motorman 1 Total 6 5 4

b) For voyages with a total duration exceeding two watches, the crew composition shall be as follows:

No. Position Minimum number of crew members for a voyage Group II Group III 1 Master 1 1 1 2 Chief Officer 2 2 2 3 Chief Engineer 1 1 1 4 Second Engineer 2 1 5 Able Seaman 2 1 1 6 Motorman 1 Total 9 6 5

c) For cargo vessels with a total deadweight between 5,000 tons and 10,000 tons, if the voyage duration exceeds two working shifts, the crew must be arranged as follows:

No. Position Minimum number of crew members for a voyage 1 Master 1 2 Chief Officer 2 3 Chief Engineer 1 4 Second Engineer 2 5 Able Seaman 3 6 Motorman 2 Total 11

d) For cargo vessels with a total deadweight over 10,000 tons, if the voyage duration exceeds two working shifts, the crew must be arranged as follows:

No. Position Minimum number of crew members for a voyage 1 Master 1 2 Chief Officer 2 3 Chief Engineer 1 4 Second Engineer 2 5 Able Seaman 4 6 Motorman 2 Total 12

Chapter V

IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS

Article 19. Effective Date

This Circular takes effect from January 1, 2020. The Circular No. 47/2015/TT-BGTVT dated September 14, 2015, issued by the Minister of Transport on the scope of responsibility of crew members, drivers of vehicles, and minimum safe manning on inland waterway vessels, and the Circular No. 04/2017/TT-BGTVT dated January 20, 2017, issued by the Minister of Transport amending and supplementing some articles of the Circular No. 47/2015/TT-BGTVT dated September 14, 2015, on the scope of responsibility of crew members, drivers of vehicles, and minimum safe manning on inland waterway vessels are hereby abolished.

Article 20. Implementation

a) Taking the lead and coordinating with relevant agencies to implement this Circular;

b) Issuing and managing uniformly the use of logbooks for vessels by serial number throughout the country.

4. The Director of the Ministry's Office, the Inspector General, Heads of Departments, the Director of the Vietnam Inland Waterways Administration, Directors of Departments of Transport, Heads of agencies, organizations, and individuals concerned are responsible for enforcing this Circular./.