Circular No. 23/2017/TT-BGTVT: Registration of crew members working on Vietnamese ships and issuance of crew member’s books

15:40, 11/11/2017

Circular No. 23/2017/TT-BGTVT on ranks and duties of crew members and registration of crew members working on Vietnamese ships was issued on July 28, 2017. Notably, this Circular stipulates the registration of crew members and issuance of crew member’s books. To be specific:

1. Vietnamese crew members working aboard Vietnamese or foreign ships shall make registration with crew member registration authorities and shall be issued with the crew member’s book.

2. The Vietnam Maritime Administration shall develop a database on crew members to manage crew members, manage and provide guidelines for relevant entities to implement.

3. Crew member registration authorities shall consist of the Vietnam Maritime Administration, Maritime Administration of Hai Phong, Maritime Administration of Ho Chi Minh City and Maritime Administrations authorized by the Director of the Vietnam Maritime Administration.

The Director of Vietnam Maritime Administration shall manage the operation of crew member registration authorities and decide to allow more Maritime Administrations to process applications for seaman registration if necessary.

4. Crew member registration authorities shall:

- Prepare and manage the crew member’s books;

- Record the registration of crew members in crew member’s books;

- Grant crew member’s books to crew members;

- Conduct inspections of management and use of crew member's books.

View more: Circular No. 23/2017/TT-BGTVT of the Ministry of Transport of Vietnam takes effect from September 15, 2017.

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