Decision No. 51/2005/QD-BGTVT of the Ministry of Transport issuing regulations on inspection of Vietnamese seagoing vessels, effective from January 1, 2006.
Scope of application
Inspection authorities, owners of seagoing vessels, captains, and related organizations and individuals.
Key points
- Owners of seagoing vessels → must carry out inspections for their seagoing vessels in accordance with the regulations.
- Captains → are responsible for ensuring that seagoing vessels are inspected within the prescribed time limits.
- Inspection authorities → shall conduct vessel inspections, subject to management and supervision by the Ministry of Transport.
- Seagoing vessels → must comply with the inspection regulations set forth herein.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Reduce the risk of accidents at sea by ensuring that seagoing vessels are regularly safety checked.
- Increase costs for owners of seagoing vessels due to the need to perform inspection procedures.
- Captains and crew members have a higher responsibility for maintaining the safety of seagoing vessels.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What must owners of seagoing vessels do according to these regulations?
Owners of seagoing vessels must carry out inspections for their seagoing vessels in accordance with the regulations, including compliance with safety and technical requirements.
What is the inspection period for seagoing vessels?
The specific inspection period is not mentioned in this document. Owners of seagoing vessels should refer to detailed regulations on the inspection of Vietnamese seagoing vessels issued together with the decision.
Which authority carries out the inspection work?
Inspection work is carried out by inspection authorities designated by the Ministry of Transport.
How will seagoing vessels that do not comply with inspection regulations be penalized?
This document does not specify the penalties. However, owners of seagoing vessels and captains may face administrative liability under the provisions of the law.
When does this decision take effect?
This decision takes effect from January 1, 2006.
Full text
Pursuant to …;
ISSUING REGULATIONS ON INSPECTION OF VIETNAMESE SEAGOING VESSELS
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THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORTATION
Pursuant to the Maritime Code of Vietnam dated June 14, 2005;
BASED ON THE GOVERNMENTAL DECREE NO. 34/2003/NĐ-CP OF APRIL 4, 2003 ON THE FUNCTIONS, TASKS, POWERS AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION;
CONSIDERING THE PROPOSALS OF THE HEAD OF THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT AND THE DIRECTOR OF THE VIETNAM MARINE INSPECTION AGENCY;
DECISION:
Article 1. ATTACHED TO THIS DECISION ARE THE "REGULATIONS ON INSPECTION OF VIETNAMESE SEAGOING VESSELS".
Article 2. This Decision shall take effect from January 1, 2006.
Article 3. THE CHIEF OF THE MINISTRY'S OFFICE, THE DIRECTOR OF THE MINISTRY'S INSPECTORATE, THE HEADS OF THE DEPARTMENTS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, LEGAL AFFAIRS, TRANSPORT, ORGANIZATION AND STAFF, FINANCE, THE DIRECTOR OF THE VIETNAM MARINE INSPECTION AGENCY, THE DIRECTORS OF THE DEPARTMENTS OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS, AND THE HEADS OF THE AUTHORITIES, ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS RELATED THERETO SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THIS DECISION./.
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