Vietnam: What is the latest application form for issuing a Certificate of endorsement attesting to the recognition of a certificate of competency to seafarers?
- What is the latest application form for issuing a Certificate of endorsement attesting to the recognition of a certificate of competency to seafarers in Vietnam?
- What does the application for issuing a Certificate of endorsement attesting to the recognition of a certificate of competency in Vietnam include?
- What is the validity of a Certificate of endorsement attesting to the recognition of a certificate of competency in Vietnam?
What is the latest application form for issuing a Certificate of endorsement attesting to the recognition of a certificate of competency to seafarers in Vietnam?
The latest application form for issuing a Certificate of endorsement attesting to the recognition of a certificate of competency in Vietnam is specified in Appendix II enclosed with Circular 03/2020/TT-BGTVT:
Download the latest application form for issuing a Certificate of endorsement attesting to the recognition of a certificate of competency in Vietnam: Here.
What does the application for issuing a Certificate of endorsement attesting to the recognition of a certificate of competency in Vietnam include?
Pursuant to Clause 2, Article 55 of Circular 03/2020/TT-BGTVT as follows:
Procedures for issuance of Certificate of endorsement attesting to the recognition of certificate of competency
1. The Certificate of endorsement attesting to the recognition of CoC shall be issued to seafarers who meet the requirements for this certificate laid down in this Circular and the STCW Convention.
2. An application for Certificate of endorsement attesting the recognition of CoC shall be submitted directly or by post or in any other appropriate form to Vietnam Maritime Administration or its branch office or the Maritime Administration authorized by Vietnam Maritime Administration. Such application includes:
a) The application form made by the seafarer management body according to the form in Appendix II enclosed herewith;
b) The copy of the professional certificate issued by a competent authority of the Party that has entered into an agreement on recognition of professional certificates with the Government of Vietnam;
c) The originals or certified true copies of health certificate as prescribed by the Ministry of Health, passport, seafarer’s discharge book or documentary evidence of seagoing service issued by a maritime administration;
d) 02 color photos of 3x4 cm size, of the same type of those used in ID cards, taken within the past 06 months.
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Thus, according to the above provisions, the application for issuing a Certificate of endorsement attesting to the recognition of a certificate of competency in Vietnam includes:
- The application form made by the seafarer management body according to the form in Appendix II enclosed with Circular 03/2020/TT-BGTVT;
- The copy of the professional certificate issued by a competent authority of the Party that has entered into an agreement on recognition of professional certificates with the Government of Vietnam;
- The originals or certified true copies of health certificate as prescribed by the Ministry of Health, passport, seafarer’s discharge book or documentary evidence of seagoing service issued by a maritime administration;
- 02 color photos of 3x4 cm size, of the same type of those used in ID cards, taken within the past 06 months.
What is the validity of a Certificate of endorsement attesting to the recognition of a certificate of competency in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Clause 4, Article 55 of Circular 03/2020/TT-BGTVT as follows:
Procedures for issuance of Certificate of endorsement attesting the recognition of certificate of competency
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3. Vietnam Maritime Administration or its branch office or the Maritime Administration authorized by Vietnam Maritime Administration shall receive and check the application for its composition and quantity, record it, and give an appointment for the return of application processing result within the prescribed time limits, and carry out a verification of authenticity and validity of the CoC with the issuing authority.
a) If an application is submitted directly and inadequate, the received application shall be returned to the applicant who shall also receive instructions for modifying its application;
b) If an application is submitted by post or in another appropriate form and is inadequate, Vietnam Maritime Administration or its branch office or the Maritime Administration authorized by Vietnam Maritime Administration shall give written notification to the applicant within 02 working days from the receipt of application;
c) Within 02 working days from the receipt of an adequate application as prescribed, Vietnam Maritime Administration or its branch office or the Maritime Administration authorized by Vietnam Maritime Administration shall issue the Certificate of endorsement attesting the recognition of the CoC according to the form in Appendix I enclosed herewith. If an application is refused, a written response indicating reasons for refusal shall be given to the applicant;
4. The Certificate of endorsement attesting the recognition of the CoC shall be valid according to the validity period of the CoC or the employment contract to be signed but for a period of not exceeding 02 years.
5. Fees and charges: Fees and charges for processing applications for a Certificate of endorsement attesting to the recognition of the CoC shall be paid in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Finance.
Thus, according to the above provisions, the Certificate of endorsement attesting the recognition of the CoC shall be valid according to the validity period of the CoC or the employment contract to be signed but for a period of not exceeding 02 years.
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