Circular No. 68/2014/TT-BGTVT issuing National Technical Regulations on Noise Control on Ships stipulates criteria and measurement methods for noise to ensure that the living environment around the operational area of ships is improved. This document applies to ship owners and inspection facilities.
Scope of application
Ship owners, ship inspection facilities
Key points
- Ship owners must comply with noise control regulations when operating - Article 1
- The standards for measuring noise on ships are specifically defined in National Technical Regulation QCVN 80:2014/BGTVT - Article 1
- Inspection facilities must carry out inspections, supervision, and issue certificates regarding compliance with noise levels for ships - Article 1
- This circular takes effect from January 1, 2015 - Article 2
- Competent authorities must implement inspections, supervision, and enforcement of this circular - Article 3
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Reducing noise from ships helps improve the living environment around the operational area of ships
- Increased costs for inspections, supervision, and compliance with noise regulations for ship owners
❓ Frequently asked questions
When does this circular take effect?
This circular takes effect from January 1, 2015.
National Technical Regulations on Noise Control on Ships are stipulated in which clause of the circular?
They are issued together with this circular and have the registration number QCVN 80:2014/BGTVT.
What responsibilities do inspection facilities have in implementing this circular?
Inspection facilities must carry out inspections, supervision, and issue certificates regarding compliance with noise levels for ships.
Full text
CIRCULAR
BIMPLEMENTATION National Technical Regulation on Noise Control on Ships
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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;
PURSUANT TO THE PROPOSAL OF THE HEAD OF THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT AND THE DIRECTOR OF THE VIETNAM MARITIME QUALITY CONTROL AGENCY,
The Minister of Transport issues this Circular to promulgate the National Technical Regulation on Noise Control on Ships.
Article 1. This Circular promulgates the National Technical Regulation on Noise Control on Ships.
Registration code: QCVN 80 : 2014/BGTVT.
Article 2. This Circular takes effect from January 1, 2015.
Article 3. The Director of the Ministry's Office, the Inspector General of the Ministry, Heads of Departments, Directors of the Vietnam Ship Registry, Heads of agencies and units under the Ministry of Transport, relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular./.
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