Waterways Permitted for Night Navigation, Mandatory Lighting System Installation

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According to the Circular 08/2020/TT-BGTVT regulation, at night, on waterways not yet declared for 24-hour/day operation, vessels must proactively shine lights to observe the situation through notification signals to ensure safe navigation.

Note: On waterways permitting nighttime navigation, it is mandatory to be equipped with a lighting system, ensuring illumination according to Subsection 1.9 of this Standard.

Additionally, Circular 087 lays out specific provisions in some special cases such as:

- At certain locations where water levels fluctuate over time, electronic signs with glowing or non-glowing letters are permitted to communicate information related to the navigational situation, guiding vessel movement to ensure safety, and identifying areas of active construction on inland waterways.

- In areas devoid of notification signals, if the vessel operator wishes to navigate according to a particular situation, they must research, consider, make their own decisions, and take responsibility to ensure vessel movement is safe.

- In the navigation spans of river overpass bridges, automatic clearance warning devices must be continuously operational 24/7 and connected online, with reverse water level markers painted; at night, the navigation span must be illuminated by an LED lighting system and equipped with adequate signals and warning indications.

Refer to the full text of the regulation at Circular 08/2020/TT-BGTVT effective from November 1, 2020.

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