What are tasks and entitlements of patrols of the Fisheries Resources Surveillance Force in Vietnam?

What are tasks and entitlements of patrols of the Fisheries Resources Surveillance Force in Vietnam?

In Clause 3, Article 7 of Circular 18/2022/TT-BNNPTNT (effective from January 9, 2023) stipulating tasks and entitlements of patrols of the Fisheries Resources Surveillance Force as follows:

3. Tasks and entitlements of patrols

a) Perform the patrol, inspection, and control and handle violations according to the law;

b) Perform the patrol according to issued plans. Comply with the command and directive of the superiors during the performance of patrolling tasks;

c) Detect, prevent, and handle violations according to the law. Regarding cases beyond competency, report them to the superiors for handling according to regulations;

d) Cooperate with relevant units and local authorities during the patrol, inspection, or control to enforce laws on the sea;

dd) Disseminate and universalize the education in the laws of Vietnam, international laws, and laws of relevant countries in the fisheries sector; provide guidelines for fishermen and relevant organizations and individuals on the implementation of regulations of fishing and aquatic resource protection laws;

e) Participate in the prevention and management of natural disasters and cooperate in searching, rescuing, and performing other tasks as prescribed by law;

g) Perform other tasks according to the assignment and directive of the person who establishes the patrol;

h) Request relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals to provide necessary information and documents for the patrol;

i) Receive weapons, assisting tools, technical means, professional measures to perform tasks, and permission to use such items as prescribed by law;

k) Pursue, arrest, and keep in custody people and vehicles violating laws that do not obey orders, oppose, or intentionally flee as prescribed by law.

What is patrolling vehicles of the Fisheries Resources Surveillance Force in Vietnam?

In Clause 4, Article 7 of Circular 18/2022/TT-BNNPTNT (effective from January 9, 2023) stipulates patrolling vehicles of the Fisheries Resources Surveillance Force as follows:

4. Patrolling vehicles

Patrolling vehicles include fishery service vessels or vehicles of other forces participating in the patrol, inspection, and control.

What are ship mobilization orders for patrol, inspection, and control of the Fisheries Resources Surveillance Force in Vietnam? 

Article 8 of Circular 18/2022/TT-BNNPTNT (effective from January 9, 2023) stipulates ship mobilization orders for patrol, inspection, and control of the Fisheries Resources Surveillance Force as follows:

According to issued decisions on the establishment of patrols:

1. Director of the Regional Fisheries Resources Surveillance Sub-Department shall issue ship mobilization orders to patrols established by the the Regional Fisheries Resources Surveillance Sub-Department.

2. Heads of Fisheries Resources Surveillance Agencies or heads of local fisheries management agencies shall issue ship mobilization orders to patrols established by them.

3. Ship mobilization orders shall comply with forms prescribed in Appendix III promulgated with this Circular.

What is assurance of safety and efficiency of the patrol, inspection, and control of the Fisheries Resources Surveillance Force in Vietnam?

Article 9 of Circular 18/2022/TT-BNNPTNT (effective from January 9, 2023) stipulates assurance of safety and efficiency of the patrol, inspection, and control of the Fisheries Resources Surveillance Force as follows: 

1. Before going on patrol, the leader of the patrol shall hold a meeting to review and assess the safety and efficiency of the patrol, inspection, and control.

2. Contents of reviews and assessments:

a) Review and assignment of specific tasks for members of the patrol and expected members of the inspection team;

b) Assessment of weather conditions and other signs to ensure safety for people and patrolling vehicles;

c) Classification of subjects and fishing vessels operating on fishing grounds and the waters assigned to patrol, inspect, and control;

d) Inspection of logistics and technical work serving the patrol, inspection, and control.

3. The review and assessment of the assurance of the safety and efficiency of the patrol, inspection, and control shall be made in writing, and patrolling records shall be stored.

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