Decision No. 611-TTg on the allowance system for workers and officials in certain special industries and occupations in enterprises

Decision No. 611-TTg stipulates the allowance system for workers and officials in certain special industries and occupations in enterprises, including the fixed food ration system and aviation safety bonus. The system applies to various groups such as divers, seamen on ocean-going vessels, oil rig workers, and has specific accounting costs.

Document No.611-TTg
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Home Affairs
Signed byPhan Văn Khải — Phó Thủ tướng
Updated02/07/2026
SectorGovernment Organization and Personnel
FieldUncategorized
Issued date04/09/1996
Effective date04/09/1996
Expiry date23/10/2005
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 611-TTg stipulates the allowance system for workers and officials in certain special industries and occupations in enterprises, including the fixed food ration system and aviation safety bonus. The system applies to various groups such as divers, seamen on ocean-going vessels, oil rig workers, and has specific accounting costs.

Scope of application

Workers and officials in certain special industries and occupations in enterprises, including divers, seamen on ocean-going vessels, oil rig workers, and lighthouse workers.

Key points

  • are subject to the fixed food ration system: Level I (flight crew; divers; seamen on ocean-going vessels going abroad) - 24kg rice, 6 eggs, 3kg sesame and peanuts, 10kg vegetables, 3kg sugar, 3 cans of condensed milk, 1kg tea, 1.5 liters of fish sauce, 3kg sweets, 10kg fruits; Level II (underground coal miners) - 24kg rice, 4 eggs, 2kg sesame and peanuts, 10kg vegetables, 3kg sugar, 2 cans of condensed milk, 0.5kg tea, 1.5 liters of fish sauce, 2kg sweets, 5kg fruits; Level III (lighthouse workers) - 24kg rice, 3 eggs, 2kg sesame and peanuts, 10kg vegetables, 3kg sugar, 2 cans of condensed milk, 0.5kg tea, 1.5 liters of fish sauce, 2kg sweets, 5kg fruits.
  • Costs related to the fixed food ration system are accounted for at 70% of the enterprise's production cost or circulation fee. Recipients of the fixed food ration system pay 30% of the fixed food allowance and do not receive hazardous work allowances in kind.
  • In the aviation industry, workers and officials directly serving flights and airport staff temporarily apply the aviation safety bonus at 20% of their rank and position salary.
  • For deep divers from 3 meters and below, depending on depth, hourly diving allowances ranging from 10% to 100% of the minimum wage are applied.
  • The Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Transport, and the Director of the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam shall regulate the payment of wages in foreign currency for seamen and flight crews when working abroad.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Helps ensure nutrition for workers and officials in special industries and occupations, improving health and labor productivity.
  • Negative impact: Accounting costs of 70% of the enterprise's production cost or circulation fee may increase financial burden on enterprises.
  • Beneficiaries of the fixed food ration system include divers, seamen on ocean-going vessels, oil rig workers. Enterprises bearing negative impacts are those required to cover accounting costs.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Which industries are eligible for the fixed food ration system?

The fixed food ration system applies to divers, seamen on ocean-going vessels, oil rig workers, and lighthouse workers.

What are the specific levels of the fixed food ration system?

Level I: 24kg rice, 6 eggs, 3kg sesame and peanuts, 10kg vegetables, 3kg sugar, 3 cans of condensed milk, 1kg tea, 1.5 liters of fish sauce, 3kg sweets, 10kg fruits; Level II: 24kg rice, 4 eggs, 2kg sesame and peanuts, 10kg vegetables, 3kg sugar, 2 cans of condensed milk, 0.5kg tea, 1.5 liters of fish sauce, 2kg sweets, 5kg fruits; Level III: 24kg rice, 3 eggs, 2kg sesame and peanuts, 10kg vegetables, 3kg sugar, 2 cans of condensed milk, 0.5kg tea, 1.5 liters of fish sauce, 2kg sweets, 5kg fruits.

How are costs related to the fixed food ration system accounted for?

Costs related to the fixed food ration system are accounted for at 70% of the enterprise's production cost or circulation fee. Recipients of the fixed food ration system pay 30% of the fixed food allowance and do not receive hazardous work allowances in kind.

What is the aviation safety bonus for workers in the aviation industry?

In the aviation industry, workers and officials directly serving flights and airport staff temporarily apply the aviation safety bonus at 20% of their rank and position salary.

What are the allowances for divers?

For deep divers from 3 meters and below, depending on depth, hourly diving allowances ranging from 10% to 100% of the minimum wage are applied.

Full text

PRIME MINISTER

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness

Number: 611-TTg

Hanoi, September 4, 1996

  

Pursuant to …;

On the allowance system for workers and officials in certain special industries and occupations in enterprises The following regulations apply to workers and officials in certain special industries and occupations in enterprises:

PRIME MINISTER

Pursuant to the Law on the Organization of the Government dated September 30, 1992;

On the basis of Decree No. 26/CP dated May 23, 1993 of the Government temporarily regulating the new wage system in enterprises;

At the proposal of the Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs,

DECISION:

Article 1. 1. Fixed meal allowance: The level of meals and the subjects eligible for the fixed meal allowance are specified in the appendix attached to this Decision.

The costs related to the fixed meal allowance are accounted for at 70% in the cost price or circulation fee of the enterprise. Subjects benefiting from the fixed meal allowance pay 30% of the fixed meal allowance amount and do not receive the allowance for heavy and hazardous work in kind.

2. For regions truly lacking fresh water seasonally, enterprises may account for the costs of purchasing and transporting fresh water for workers' and officials' daily use in the cost price or circulation fee after deducting the portion of fresh water costs included in their salaries.

3. In the aviation industry, workers and officials directly serving flights and temporary airport staff are entitled to an air safety bonus at a rate of 20% of their rank or position salary.

4. For divers working at depths of 3 meters or more, allowances based on actual diving hours are applied according to depth levels ranging from 10% to 100% of the minimum wage.

The Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Transport, and the Director of the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam shall stipulate the payment of wages in foreign currency for seamen and aircraft pilots when working abroad.

Article 2. The Ministers of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, Finance, and Transport shall provide guidance on implementing this Decision.

Article 3. This Decision takes effect from the date of signing and abolishes previous regulations that conflict with this Decision.

Article 4. The Minister, the Heads of Ministries equivalent to Ministries, the Heads of Government Agencies, and the Chairpersons of Provincial People's Committees under the Central Government are responsible for enforcing this Decision.

Article 5. FIXED MEAL ALLOWANCE FOR CERTAIN INDUSTRIES AND OCCUPATIONS IN ENTERPRISES

 

 

PRIME MINISTER

(Signed)

Phan Van Khai

 

(Annexed to Decision No. 611/TTg dated September 4, 1996 of the Prime Minister)
Monthly Quantities

Specified Items

Meat, fat of various types

Unit of Measurement

Level I

Level II

Level III

Policy for educational institutions

kg

24

24

24

Vegetables

-

6

4

3

Treatment teams;

-

4

3

2

Beans, sesame, peanuts

-

10

10

10

Eggs

-

3

2

2

Tea

fruits

15

10

10

Road

kg

3

3

3

Condensed milk

tin

3

2

2

Fish sauce

kg

1

0,5

0,5

Cake, candy

liter

1,5

1,5

1,5

Fruit

kg

3

2

2

Seasonings, additional fees

kg

10

5

5

Percentage of total value of specified items

 

- The above specified items can be substituted on the principle of ensuring nutrition and the ratio of carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Enterprises implementing this system calculate the monetary value of the specified items according to current prices to serve as the basis for accounting costs and the contribution level of beneficiaries.

5%

10%

10%

- Applicable subjects:

Level I meal: Aircraft crews; divers; seamen on overseas transport ships; fishing vessels operating far out at sea with horsepower capacity of 800 or more; marine rescue ships.

Level II meal: Underground coal miners; seamen on transport ships, fishing vessels, offshore construction ships, salvage ships; air traffic controllers, civil aviation service personnel; workers and officials working on offshore oil exploration and production platforms; seamen on geophysical survey ships, escort ships, and service ships when at sea.

Level III meal: Lighthouse workers; workers and officials during aerial survey and mapping periods for establishing topographic maps, seabed survey maps.

Level III subsistence allowance: workers operating lighthouse and buoy lights; civil servants during the period of conducting aerial photography for map compilation and underwater topographic surveying.

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