Circular No. 82/2014/TT-BGTVT promulgates the National Technical Regulations on classification and construction of pleasure craft and amends the National Technical Regulations on rules for classification and construction of steel-hulled ships - Second amendment in 2014

Circular No. 82/2014/TT-BGTVT promulgates the National Technical Regulations on classification and construction of pleasure craft (QCVN 81:2014/BGTVT) and amends the National Technical Regulations on rules for classification and construction of steel-hulled ships (Second amendment in 2014, registration number Amendment 2:2014 QCVN 21:2010/BGTVT). This document applies to organizations and individuals related to the classification and construction of steel-hulled ships as well as pleasure craft.

Document No.82/2014/TT-BGTVT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Construction
Signed byĐinh La Thăng — Bộ trưởng
Updated14/06/2026
SectorTransport
FieldInland WaterwaysMaritimeRegistration and Inspection
Issued date30/12/2014
Effective date01/07/2015
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 82/2014/TT-BGTVT promulgates the National Technical Regulations on classification and construction of pleasure craft (QCVN 81:2014/BGTVT) and amends the National Technical Regulations on rules for classification and construction of steel-hulled ships (Second amendment in 2014, registration number Amendment 2:2014 QCVN 21:2010/BGTVT). This document applies to organizations and individuals related to the classification and construction of steel-hulled ships as well as pleasure craft.

Scope of application

Organizations and individuals related to the classification and construction of steel-hulled ships and pleasure craft

Key points

  • Organizations and individuals must comply with the National Technical Regulations on classification and construction of pleasure craft (Article 1.1)
  • The National Technical Regulations on rules for classification and construction of steel-hulled ships have been amended for the second time in 2014 (Article 1.2)

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • To ensure technical safety quality for pleasure craft and steel-hulled ships
  • Organizations and individuals related to the classification and construction of steel-hulled ships and pleasure craft must comply with these new regulations

❓ Frequently asked questions

What national technical standards does Circular No. 82/2014/TT-BGTVT promulgate?

Promulgates the National Technical Regulations on classification and construction of pleasure craft (QCVN 81:2014/BGTVT) and amends the National Technical Regulations on rules for classification and construction of steel-hulled ships (Second amendment in 2014, registration number Amendment 2:2014 QCVN 21:2010/BGTVT)

When does this circular take effect?

Takes effect from July 1, 2015

Full text

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

NUMBER: 82/2014/TT-BGTVT
HA NOI, December 30, 2014

CIRCULAR

ISSUING NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATIONS ON CLASSIFICATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF PASSENGER YACHTS AND NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATIONS ON RULES FOR CLASSIFICATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF STEEL-HULL SEAWORTHY SHIPS - AMENDED FOR THE SECOND TIME IN 2014

ISSUING NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATIONS ON CLASSIFICATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF PASSENGER YACHTS AND NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATIONS ON RULES FOR CLASSIFICATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF STEEL-HULL SEAWORTHY SHIPS - AMENDED FOR THE SECOND TIME IN 2014

Steel Hull - Amendment No. 2 in 2014

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 proposal of the Director of the Department of Science and Technology and the Director of the Vietnam Maritime Administration Inspection Bureau;

THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT ISSUES THE CIRCULAR ISSUING NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATIONS ON CLASSIFICATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF PASSENGER YACHTS AND NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATIONS ON RULES FOR CLASSIFICATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF STEEL-HULL SEAWORTHY SHIPS - AMENDED FOR THE SECOND TIME IN 2014.

ARTICLE 1. ATTACHING HERETO THIS CIRCULAR ARE TWO NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATIONS

1. NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION ON CLASSIFICATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF PASSENGER YACHTS. REGISTRATION CODE: QCVN 81:2014/BGTVT.

2. NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION ON RULES FOR CLASSIFICATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF STEEL-HULL SEAWORTHY SHIPS - AMENDED FOR THE SECOND TIME IN 2014. REGISTRATION CODE: AMENDMENT 2:2014 QCVN 21:2010/BGTVT.

ARTICLE 2. THIS CIRCULAR SHALL TAKE EFFECT FROM JULY 1, 2015

Article 3. THE HEAD OF THE MINISTRY’S OFFICE, THE HEAD OF THE MINISTRY’S INSPECTION DEPARTMENT, THE DIRECTORS OF THE MINISTRY’S DEPARTMENTS, THE DIRECTOR OF THE VIETNAM MARINE INSPECTION AUTHORITY, THE HEADS OF MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT ORGANIZATIONS, AND ASSOCIATED INDIVIDUALS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THIS CIRCULAR./.

THE MINISTER

Ding La Thang
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