In 2016, Decree 170/2016/ND-CP was promulgated by the Government of Vietnam stipulating the disclosure, receipt, processing, and transmission of maritime security information.
The Maritime Security Information Center is a public service provider under the Vietnam Maritime Administration, serving as the standing body of Vietnam responsible for receiving, processing, and transmitting maritime security information. The primary duties of the Center include:
- Receiving information about the level, and changes in the level of maritime security and transmitting maritime security information;- Receiving maritime security information from sea vessels, mobile rigs, port facilities, or from the competent authorities of foreign countries, or from other organizations or individuals and promptly notifying the Vietnam Coast Guard Command, the Ministry of Public Security, and other relevant agencies;- Receiving maritime safety information and information on marine environmental pollution prevention caused by sea vessels’ activities;- Exchanging information related to maritime security between Vietnam and international maritime security organizations;- Participating in maritime security incident scenario drills.- …
See the full regulations at Decree 170/2016/ND-CP effective from July 1, 2017.
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