Circular No. 55/2012/TT-BGTVT Issuing National Technical Regulations on Classification and Technical Supervision of Mobile and Fixed Offshore Platforms

Circular No. 55/2012/TT-BGTVT of the Ministry of Transport issuing National Technical Regulations on Classification and Technical Supervision for Mobile and Fixed Offshore Platforms, effective from July 1, 2013.

Document No.55/2012/TT-BGTVT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Construction
Signed byĐinh La Thăng — Bộ trưởng
Updated25/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date26/12/2012
Effective date01/07/2013
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 55/2012/TT-BGTVT of the Ministry of Transport issuing National Technical Regulations on Classification and Technical Supervision for Mobile and Fixed Offshore Platforms, effective from July 1, 2013.

Key points

  • Mobile offshore platforms → shall apply National Technical Regulation QCVN 48:2012/BGTVT on Classification and Technical Supervision, with registration code QCVN 48 : 2012/BGTVT.
  • Fixed offshore platforms → shall apply National Technical Regulation QCVN 49:2012/BGTVT on Classification and Technical Supervision, with registration code QCVN 49 : 2012/BGTVT.
  • This Circular takes effect from July 1, 2013.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Affected entities are businesses operating in the offshore drilling platform sector, which must comply with the newly issued National Technical Regulations.
  • Positive impact: Helps improve the quality of management and technical supervision for mobile and fixed offshore platforms.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the registration number of the National Technical Regulation on Classification and Technical Supervision of Mobile Offshore Platforms?

The National Technical Regulation on Classification and Technical Supervision of Mobile Offshore Platforms has the registration number QCVN 48 : 2012/BGTVT.

When does this Circular take effect?

This Circular takes effect from July 1, 2013.

How many National Technical Regulations are issued in this Circular?

This Circular issues two National Technical Regulations: QCVN 48 : 2012/BGTVT and QCVN 49 : 2012/BGTVT.

What is the registration number of the National Technical Regulation on Classification and Technical Supervision of Fixed Offshore Platforms?

The National Technical Regulation on Classification and Technical Supervision of Fixed Offshore Platforms has the registration number QCVN 49 : 2012/BGTVT.

Businesses operating in the offshore drilling platform sector need to comply with which National Technical Regulations?

Businesses operating in the mobile and fixed offshore platform sectors need to comply with National Technical Regulations QCVN 48:2012/BGTVT and QCVN 49:2012/BGTVT.

Full text


MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 55/2012/TT-BGTVT
Hanoi, December 26, 2012

CIRCULAR

Issuing National Technical Regulations on Classification and Technical Surveillance of Offshore Mobile Platforms and National Technical Regulations on Classification and Technical Surveillance of Offshore Fixed Platforms

 Classification and Technical Surveillance of Offshore Mobile Platforms and National Technical Regulations

 Classification and Technical Surveillance of Offshore Fixed Platforms

Pursuant to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations dated June 29, 2006;

Based on Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP dated December 31, 2008 of the Government detailing implementation of certain provisions

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;

AT THE REQUEST OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE VIETNAM MARINE INSPECTION AUTHORITY AND THE HEAD OF THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT;

The Minister of Transport issues this Circular on National Technical Regulations on Classification and Technical Surveillance of Offshore Mobile Platforms and National Technical Regulations on Classification and Technical Surveillance of Offshore Fixed Platforms.

Article 1. ATTACHED TO THIS CIRCULAR ARE 02 NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATIONS:

1. National Technical Regulations on Classification and Technical Surveillance of Offshore Mobile Platforms.

Registration code: QCVN 48 : 2012/BGTVT.

2. National Technical Regulations on Classification and Technical Surveillance of Offshore Fixed Platforms.

Registration code: QCVN 49 : 2012/BGTVT.

Article 2. This Circular takes effect from July 1, 2013.

Article 3. The Director of the Ministry's Office, the Inspector General of the Ministry, Heads of Departments, the Director of the Vietnam Maritime Administration, Heads of agencies and units under the Ministry of Transport, relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular./.

THE MINISTER

Ding La Thang

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