Procedures for certifying inspectors of inland waterway vehicles (first time) in Vietnam as of March 20, 2024

Procedures for certifying inspectors of inland waterway vehicles (first time) in Vietnam as of March 20, 2024 (Internet image)

Procedures for certifying inspectors of inland waterway vehicles (first time) from March 20, 2024, are specified in Decision 194/QD-BGTVT in 2024 as follows:

1. Application for certifying inspectors of inland waterway vehicles (first time) from March 20, 2024

* the appication includes:

- Application form from the registration unit according to the original form;

- Inspectors' professional resume according to the sample (original);

- Certified copies or copies issued from the original register or electronic copies issued from the master register or certified electronic copies from the original professional certificates;

- A certified copy or a copy issued from the original book or an electronic copy issued from the original book or a certified electronic copy of the original professional internship report of the person proposed to be recognized as inspectors according to the form.

* Number of documents: 01 set.

* Submission:

- Submit application directly; or

- Through the postal system; or

- Through the online public service portal.

2. Procedures for certifying inspectors of inland waterway vehicles (first time) in Vietnam as of March 20, 2024

* Step 1: Submit application

The registration unit submits the application to the Vietnam Register.

* Step 2: Process

(1) Vietnam Register receives and checks the documents; Within 01 (one) working day from the date of receipt of the dossier, if the dossier is incomplete, instruct the registry unit to supplement it according to regulations.

(2) Within 05 (five) working days from the date of receiving complete documents as prescribed, the Vietnam Register agrees with the registration unit on the time, location, and assignment of inspectors to conduct a practical examination of the professional practice capacity of those proposed to be recognized as inspectors. Within 05 (five) working days after completing the actual inspection of the professional practice capacity of the person proposed to be recognized as an inspector, inspectors and registration units must complete a record of the actual inspection of the inspector's professional practice capacity. The time to complete the actual inspection of professional practice capacity is a maximum 03 (three) months from the date of receipt of complete documents, according to regulations.

(3) Within 03 (three) working days after the Vietnam Register receives the inspection report, the Council recognizes inspectors based on the inspectors' standards and the results of the actual inspection of professional practice capacity: If satisfactory, request the Director of the Vietnam Register to decide to recognize inspectors and issue a Certificate of Inspectors. If the requirements are not met, notify the registration unit in writing to request recognition of inspectors.

(4) The registration unit has the right to request the Vietnam Register to re-test the professional practice capacity of the person proposed to be recognized as an inspector after a minimum period of 01 (one) month from the date of the failed inspection. The registration unit submits 01 application from the registration unit according to the form to the Vietnam Register. The Vietnam Register carries out the order and procedures for recognizing inspectors according to the provisions in sections (2) and (3).

* Time limit for resolution:

- Time limit for the Vietnam Register to agree with the registration unit on the time, location and assignment of inspectors to conduct an actual inspection of the professional practice capacity of the person proposed to be recognized as an inspector: within 05 (five) working days from the date of receipt of complete documents;

- Time limit for completing the actual inspection of professional practice capacity: maximum 03 (three) months from the date of receipt of complete documents according to regulations;

- Time limit for issuing Inspectors Certificate, if satisfactory: within 03 (three) working days from the date the Vietnam Register receives the inspection record.