How are Equipment Mobilization Regulations Defined in Underwater Unexploded Ordnance Clearance Operations?

Article 43

Technical procedures for investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance promulgated with Circular 121/2021/TT-BQP (Effective from November 05, 2021) stipulate equipment mobilization as follows:

Mobilizing equipment for construction from the gathering point to the construction site includes:

1. Ship for detection with a power capacity from 1,200 HP or more: 01 unit.

2. Ship for positioning, diving to handle signals with a power capacity from 350 HP to 650 HP, equipped with a mini auto crane: maximum 02 units.

3. Ship for traffic regulation with a power capacity of 350 HP (equipped with warning and communication devices): maximum 04 units.

4. Logistic support ship with a power capacity of 350 HP: 01 unit.

5. Wooden boat (carrying capacity of 3 tons or more, equipped with a motor and a mini auto crane): 01 unit.

6. Diving equipment for depths up to 30 m (with surface air supply equipment): maximum 04 sets.

7. Diving bell and accompanying complete equipment: 01 set.

8. Equipment for suction and sediment erosion: 01 set.

9. High-capacity air compressor for erosion of sediment: 01 set.

10. ROV equipment: 01 unit.

11. UXO detection equipment:

a) Underwater ordnance detectors: maximum 03 sets;

b) Sonar and magnetometer equipment: 01 set;

c) Handheld tools: Quantity and type as required by the task.

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Note on abbreviations:

1. Unexploded Ordnance: UXO.

2. Investigation: I.

3. Survey: S.

4. Clearance of unexploded ordnance: COUO.

5. Investigation, survey, clearance of unexploded ordnance: I, S, COUO.

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