What are the prohibited acts in maritime operations in Vietnam? What are the marine operation rules in Vietnam?
What are the prohibited acts in maritime operations in Vietnam?
According to Article 12 of the 2015 Vietnam Maritime Code, the prohibited acts in maritime operations include:
(1) Harm or pose threatened harms to national sovereignty and security.
(2) Carry people, goods, baggage, weapons, radioactive substances, hazardous discarded substances and narcotics in contravention of laws.
(3) Intentionally create obstacles which can pose dangers or obstructions to marine traffic.
(4) Use and operate ships which have not been registered or inspected or exceed the validity duration of registration and inspection; use counterfeit registration and inspection.
(5) Refuse to participate in marine search and rescue activities if practical conditions permit.
(6) Cause environmental pollution.
(7) Infringe upon life, health, honor and dignity of persons aboard ships; embezzle and intentionally damage or ruin property aboard ships; take flight after causing any shipwreck.
(8) Cause the public disorder, impede or react against implementation of duties of law enforcers onboard ships and at seaports.
(9) Destroy, damage, disassemble or steal components, parts, raw materials, building materials and equipment of marine construction works.
(10) Damage, destroy and intentionally move or reduce the efficacy of marine signaling systems.
(11) Explode bombs or other explosive materials within the boundaries of a seaport, port water area or navigational channel without authorization granted by competent authorities.
(12) Illegally build and operate seaports and other structures within the planned boundaries of approved seaports, navigational channels and within the protective enclosure of marine structures.
(13) Develop construction projects which may reduce or eliminate effects of marine structures.
(14) Commit abuse of title, position and authority to contravene regulations on port authority; abet and screen persons who commit violations against maritime laws from any punitive measures.
What are the prohibited acts in maritime operations in Vietnam? What are the marine operation rules in Vietnam?
What are the regulatory policies on marine development in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Article 7 of the 2015 Vietnam Maritime Code (amended by Clause 1, Article 2 of the 2018 Law on amendments to some articles concerning planning of 37 Laws) stipulating the regulatory policies on marine development as follows:
- The State shall adopt regulatory policies on marine development for marine economic development and national defence purposes.
- Prioritize development of maritime infrastructure by adopting preferential policies applied to the comprehensive planning for seaport system development, detailed planning for a cluster of seaports, ports, wharves, mooring buoys and dedicated waters, detailed planning for development of seaport land and waters and planning for development of inland port system, and attraction of capital invested in construction and operation of such maritime infrastructure.
- Prioritize development of the fleet of ships for sea transportation through incentive policies on taxes and loan interest rates imposed for investment in development of such fleet and sea transportation activities.
- Prioritize development of marine workforce; development of crew members that can meet domestic and international demands by adopting seafarer training and education policies; employment standards and benefits of seafarers.
- Enhance international cooperation, promote participation in international maritime organizations, and sign, join and implement international maritime agreements.
- Stimulate research into and transfer of advanced and modern scientific and technological applications in the maritime sector.
- Encourage every organization or individual to invest in developing the fleet of ships, seaports and shipbuilding industry; involvement in provision of public services in the maritime sector and perform other marine operations in accordance with Vietnamese laws and regulations.
What are the marine operation rules in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Article 6 of the 2015 Vietnam Maritime Code stipulating the maritime operation rules as follows:
- Marine operations must comply with regulations enshrined in this Code, other regulations of Vietnamese laws and the international agreements to which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a signatory.
- Marine operations must ensure maritime safety and security; national defence and security; protection of interests, sovereignty, sovereignty right and jurisdiction of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
- Marine operations must be consistent with the national socio-economic development strategy and the scheme, planning and proposal for traffic and transportation development.
- Marine operations must ensure economic effectiveness in collaboration with protection, regeneration and sustainable development of natural environment and landscape.
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