What are the procedures for issuing a Certificate of endorsement attesting the recognition of certificate of competency to Vietnamese seafarers?
- What are the procedures for issuing a Certificate of endorsement attesting the recognition of certificate of competency to Vietnamese seafarers?
- What does the application for issuing a Certificate of endorsement attesting the recognition of certificate of competency to Vietnamese seafarers include?
- What is the application form for issuing a Certificate of endorsement attesting the recognition of certificate of competency to Vietnamese seafarers?
What are the procedures for issuing a Certificate of endorsement attesting the recognition of certificate of competency to Vietnamese seafarers?
Pursuant to the provisions in Section 1 of Administrative Procedures issued with Decision 996/QD-BGTVT in 2023, the procedures for issuing a Certificate of endorsement attesting the recognition of certificate of competency to Vietnamese seafarers are specified as follows:
- The seafarer managing body submits 01 application directly or by post or via the online public service system to the Vietnam Maritime Administration or its branch office or a Maritime Administration, with authorization from Vietnam Maritime Administration.
- 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 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.
- 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;
- If an application is submitted by post or via the online public service system 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;
- 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 a Certificate of endorsement attesting the recognition of certificate of competency according to the form specified in Appendix I issued herewith Circular 20/2023/TT-BGTVT, in case of refusal, a written response must be made clearly stating the reason.
Methods of submitting the application:
- Submit directly or by post or via the online public service system.
The time limit for settlement:
- Within 02 working days from the date of receipt of a complete and valid application according to regulations.
Fees and charges:
- Fee: 100,000 VND/Recognition certificate.
What does the application for issuing a Certificate of endorsement attesting the recognition of certificate of competency to Vietnamese seafarers include?
Pursuant to the provisions in Section 1 of Administrative Procedures issued with Decision 996/QD-BGTVT in 2023, the application for issuing a Certificate of endorsement attesting the recognition of certificate of competency to Vietnamese seafarers includes:
- An application form from the seafarer managing body according to the form;
- A copy or electronic 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;;
- Original or certified true copy or electronic copy issued from the master register or certified electronic true copy: Health certificate according to the provisions of the STCW Convention and the Maritime Labor Convention 2006; Passport; seafarer’s discharge book or documentary evidence of seagoing service issued by a maritime administration;
- 02 color photos for applications submitted in person or by post, 01 photo file for applications submitted electronically, size 3cm x 4cm, white background, taken within 06 months nearest.
Number of applications: 01 set.
What is the application form for issuing a Certificate of endorsement attesting the recognition of certificate of competency to Vietnamese seafarers?
Pursuant to the provisions in Section 1 of Administrative Procedures issued with Decision 996/QD-BGTVT in 2023, the application form for issuing a Certificate of endorsement attesting the recognition of certificate of competency to Vietnamese seafarers is specified as follows:
Download the application form for issuing a Certificate of endorsement attesting the recognition of certificate of competency to Vietnamese seafarers: here
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