Legal Counselling

Procedures for putting aids to navigation into operation in Vietnam

Tuyết Hoan

17:07, 06/11/2017

On May 10, 2017, the Government of Vietnam issued Decree No. 58/2017/NĐ-CP providing guidelines for some articles of the Vietnam Maritime Code on management of maritime operations.

According to Decree No. 58/2017/ND-CP of Vietnam’s Government, the investor shall submit 01 application, directly or in other appropriate forms, to the Vietnam Maritime Administration. The application includes:

- A written request putting the aids to navigation into operation according to the Form No. 16 provided in the Appendix enclosed herewith;

- Record on commissioning and transfer;

- A contour map of obstacles found on the newly constructed navigational channel route that is carried out by a unit licensed to measure and survey. Such unit and the investor shall be responsible for the legality of the survey document;

- Notice to mariners about the establishment of new aids to navigation.

The Vietnam Maritime Administration shall receive the application. If the application is invalid, within 02 working days from the day on which such application is received, the Vietnam Maritime Administration shall provide guidance on the completion of the application as prescribed in this Decree.

If the application is valid, within 05 working days from the day on which such application is received, the Vietnam Maritime Administration shall issue the decision to put aids to navigation into operation. In case of rejection, explanation shall be provided in writing.

View more details at Decree No. 58/2017/ND-CP of Vietnam’s Government, effective from July 01, 2017.

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