Circular No. 73/2011/TT-BGTVT Issuing the "National Technical Regulation on Inland Waterway Signaling in Vietnam"

✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 73/2011/TT-BGTVT issues the National Technical Regulation on Inland Waterway Signaling in Vietnam, replacing the previous Decision and coming into effect six months from the date of signature. This Circular stipulates management requirements and the construction of a public announcement of the adjustment schedule for the signaling system.

Key points

The Ministry of Transport → issues the National Technical Regulation on Inland Waterway Signaling in Vietnam with code QCVN 39:2011/BGTVT.
The Vietnam Inland Waterways Administration → constructs, announces the adjustment schedule, replaces, and upgrades the inland waterway signaling system according to the technical regulation.

🌐 Social impact of this document

Positive impact: Improves inland waterway traffic safety, reduces accidents and incidents.
Negative impact: Costs for adjusting and replacing the signaling system may be high for transport organizations.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When does this technical regulation apply?

The National Technical Regulation on Inland Waterway Signaling in Vietnam comes into effect six months from the date of issuance.

What actions must the Vietnam Inland Waterways Administration undertake under this Circular?

The Vietnam Inland Waterways Administration must construct and announce the adjustment schedule, replacement, and upgrade of the inland waterway signaling system according to the technical regulation.

Which provisions of this Circular relate to implementation?

This Circular stipulates that the Director of the Ministry's Office, the Inspector General, Heads of Departments, Directors of the Vietnam Inland Waterways Administration, Heads of agencies and units under the Ministry of Transport, and related organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular.

What regulations does this Circular replace?

This Circular replaces Decision No. 4099/2000/QĐ-BGTVT dated December 28, 2000, of the Ministry of Transport.

What is the code number of the technical regulation?

The National Technical Regulation on Inland Waterway Signaling in Vietnam has the code QCVN 39:2011/BGTVT.

Full text

CIRCULAR

Issuing the "National Technical Regulation on Inland Waterway Signaling in Vietnam"

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BASED ON THE LAW ON STANDARDS AND TECHNICAL REGULATIONS dated June 29, 2006;

Based on the Decree No. 127/2007/NĐ-CP dated August 1, 2007 of the Government detailing the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations;

Based on the Decree No. 51/2008/NĐ-CP dated April 22, 2008 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Transport;

The Minister of Transport hereby promulgates:

Article 1. Issued together with this Circular is the "National Technical Regulation on Inland Waterway Signaling in Vietnam";

Registration code: QCVN 39:2011/BGTVT.

Article 2. This Circular shall take effect six months from the date of issuance and shall replace Decision No. 4099/2000/QĐ-BGTVT dated December 28, 2000 of the Ministry of Transport.

Article 3. The Director of the Department of Inland Waterways of Vietnam is tasked to develop and announce a roadmap for adjusting, replacing, and upgrading the inland waterway signaling system according to QCVN 39:2011/BGTVT based on management requirements.

Article 4. The Head of the Office of the Ministry, the Inspector General of the Ministry, Heads of Departments, the Director of the Department of Inland Waterways of Vietnam, heads of agencies and units under the Ministry of Transport, relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular./.