Circular No. 51/2013/TT-BGTVT amends and supplements certain articles of Circular No. 11/2012/TT-BGTVT on professional standards, professional certificates of seafarers, and the minimum safety manning of Vietnamese ships. This document provides detailed regulations on the establishment of the Officer Examination Board and updating the minimum safety manning for deck and engine departments on ships.
适用范围
Vietnam Maritime Administration, training institutions for seafarers, and owners of Vietnamese ships
要点
- The Officer Examination Board shall be established by the Director of the Vietnam Maritime Administration and consist of from five to seven members (Article 1).
- The minimum safety manning for the deck and engine departments is specified according to the ship's gross tonnage and main engine power (Article 1).
- As of January 1, 2017, the positions of electrical officer and electrician must be included in the minimum safety manning for the engine department (Article 1).
- Seafarers must hold appropriate professional certificates to perform their duties on board (Article 40).
- Vietnamese ships must comply with the minimum safety manning requirements for the number of seafarers as prescribed (Article 56).
🌐 本文件的社会影响
- To enhance the quality of training and issuance of certificates for seafarers
- To strengthen management over the number of seafarers on Vietnamese ships, ensuring maritime traffic safety
- To contribute to the implementation of international commitments regarding training standards and watchkeeping for seafarers
❓ 常见问题
How many members does the Officer Examination Board consist of?
The Officer Examination Board consists of from five to seven members.
From which date is it mandatory to include the positions of electrical officer and electrician in the minimum safety manning for the engine department?
As of January 1, 2017.
What positions are included in the minimum safety manning for the deck department of ships with a gross tonnage under 50 GT?
It includes the Master, Chief Officer, Deck Officer, and Able Seaman/Bosun on watch.
What positions are included in the minimum safety manning for the engine department of ships with main engine power under 75 kW?
It includes the Chief Engineer, Second Engineer, Motorman on watch, and Electrician.
What responsibilities does the Vietnam Maritime Administration have in implementing this Circular?
To take the lead in coordinating with relevant agencies to implement this Circular.
全文
CIRCULAR
Amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circular No. 11/2012/TT-BGTVT dated April 12, 2012 of the Minister of Transport
concerning professional standards, professional certificates
of seafarers and the minimum safety manning of Vietnamese ships
Pursuant to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended in 2010, to which Vietnam is a party;
The Minister of Transport promulgates this Circular amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circular No. 11/2012/TT-BGTVT dated April 12, 2012 of the Minister of Transport concerning professional standards, professional certificates of seafarers and the minimum safety manning of Vietnamese ships,
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Pursuant to the Maritime Code of Vietnam dated June 14, 2005;
Pursuant to Decree No. 107/2012/NĐ-CP dated December 20, 2012 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Transport;
Article 1. Amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circular No. 11/2012/TT-BGTVT dated April 12, 2012 of the Minister of Transport concerning professional standards, professional certificates of seafarers and the minimum safety manning of Vietnamese ships.
At the proposal of the Director of the Personnel Department and the Director General of the Vietnam Maritime Administration;
1. Clause 1 of Article 40 is amended as follows:
"1. The examination board (hereinafter referred to as the Examination Board) shall be established by the Director of the Vietnam Maritime Administration, consisting of from five to seven members: The Chairman of the Examination Board is the leadership of the Vietnam Maritime Administration; other members are representatives of relevant functional departments of the Vietnam Maritime Administration, heads of training institutions."
2. Clause 1 of Article 56 is amended and supplemented as follows:
"1. General provisions for Vietnamese ships
Officer in Charge of Radio Communications (GMDSS Operator) (*)
(*) In the case where the deck officer has a professional certificate suitable for operating radio equipment on board, there is no need to assign the position of Officer in Charge of Radio Communications (GMDSS Operator).
a) Minimum safe manning for deck department based on gross tonnage (GT):
|
Position |
Under 50 GT |
From 50 GT to under 500 GT |
From 500 GT to under 3000 GT |
3000 GT and above |
|
Master |
01 |
01 |
01 |
01 |
|
Chief Officer |
01 |
01 |
01 |
|
|
Deck Officer |
01 |
02 |
||
|
b) Minimum safety manning for the engine department based on the total power of the main engine (KW): |
01 |
01 |
||
|
Able Seaman Watchkeeper |
01 |
01 |
02 |
02 |
|
Total |
02 |
03 |
06 |
07 |
Below 75 KW
From 75 KW to less than 750 KW
|
Position |
From 750 KW to less than 3000 KW |
3000 KW and above |
Electrical Engineer Officer (*) |
Electrical Rating (*) |
|
Chief Engineer |
01 |
01 |
01 |
01 |
|
Second Engineer |
01 |
01 |
||
|
Engine Officer |
01 |
01 |
01 |
|
|
(*) The positions of Electrical Engineer Officer and Electrical Rating are mandatory in the minimum safety manning for the engine department starting from January 1, 2017." |
01 |
|||
|
Able Seaman Watchkeeper |
01 |
02 |
03 |
|
|
2. The Head of the Ministry's Office, the Inspector General of the Ministry, Heads of Departments under the Ministry, the Director of the Vietnam Maritime Administration, heads of agencies, organizations, and individuals concerned are responsible for implementing this Circular./. |
01 |
|||
|
Total |
01 |
03 |
06 |
07 |
(*) The positions: technical officers for electricity and electrician technicians shall be mandatorily stipulated in the minimum safety staffing of machinery units from January 1, 2017.
Article 2. Effective Date
This Circular takes effect from February 15, 2014.
Article 3. Implementation Organization
1. The Vietnam Maritime Administration is responsible for organizing the implementation of this Circular in coordination with relevant agencies.
2. The Director of the Ministry's Office, the Inspector General of the Ministry, the Heads of Departments under the Ministry, the Director of the Vietnam Maritime Administration, the heads of agencies, organizations, and individuals related to this Circular are responsible for its implementation./.
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