What are regulations on aviation security inspection of crewmembers in Vietnam?

1. What are regulations on aviation security inspection of crewmembers in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Article 43 of the Circular 13/2019/TT-BGTVT stipulating aviation security inspection of crewmembers in Vietnam as follows: 

1. Aircraft operators shall send a list of crewmembers to the aviation security control force before the crewmembers undergo aviation security check. Crewmembers shall wear uniform, pack their baggage themselves and be only allowed to carry baggage as prescribed in Clause 4 of this Article.

2. Crewmembers shall present their crew identification badges at the aviation security checkpoint. Aviation security control staff shall check and compare the list of crewmembers provided by the aircraft operator against their crew identification badges.

3. Crewmembers and their baggage shall undergo security screening, inspection and search as the passengers and their carry-on baggage on departure.

4. Airlines shall specify the control of baggage and items of crewmembers upon their embarkation in their ASPs.

5. Procedures for security check of crewmembers and their baggage shall be elaborated in ASRs of aviation security assurance service providers.

2. What are regulations on aviation security inspection of checked baggage in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Article 45 of the Circular 13/2019/TT-BGTVT stipulating aviation security inspection of checked baggage in Vietnam as follows: 

1. After completing check-in and security check procedures, checked baggage of departure, transfer and transit passengers shall be continuously inspected using CCTV cameras or directly inspected by the aviation security control staff or inspected using the two aforementioned measures until the baggage is carried on board. It is not allowed to let unauthorized persons approach checked baggage.

2. Checked baggage carousels and checked baggage handling areas shall be controlled and inspected using CCTV cameras or directly inspected by the aviation security control staff or inspected using the two aforementioned measures. It is not allowed to let unauthorized persons approach these areas.

3. Ground handling service providers shall take measures to prevent the loss of property in checked baggage and prevent checked baggage that is denied transport from being put on conveyor belts or baggage trucks.

4. If checked baggage is torn or broken, zippers on it come apart, it no longer remains intact before being loaded onto the aircraft or is suspected of being subjected to unlawful interference, a security re-check shall be conducted. The security re-check shall be recorded. Responsibilities of organizations and individuals for ensuring integrity of baggage, and procedures for managing, inspecting and handling baggage that is no longer intact before being loaded onto the aircraft or is suspected of being subjected to unlawful interference shall be defined in ASPs and ASRs of enterprises.

3. What are regulations on passenger and baggage reconciliation in Vietnam? 

Pursuant to Article 46 of the Circular 13/2019/TT-BGTVT stipulating passenger and baggage reconciliation in Vietnam as follows: 

1. Baggage of each passenger shall be transported together with him/her on the same flight, except in the case specified in Clause 2 Article 149 of the Law on Vietnam Civil Aviation.

2. Airlines or aircraft operators shall ensure that:

a) A baggage tag specifying the flight number, date and code of the piece of baggage must be attached to each piece of checked baggage.

b) Before a flight, make a list of checked baggage and compare it with the list of passengers.

c) The list of checked baggage loaded onto the aircraft is signed.

3. In the cases where a passenger has been issued with the boarding pass but is not present to take the flight, the airline shall ensure that all pieces of baggage of such passenger is offloaded from the aircraft prior to departure.

4. Except diplomatic pouches and consular pouches, one of the following security check measures shall be applied to the checked baggage not transported together with passengers as prescribed by the Law on Vietnam Civil Aviation and made into a record:

a) Security screening of items in different positions using X-ray machine;

b) Security check with explosive detection devices.

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