The Decree No.21 on managing seaports and maritime traffic flows
(VASEPNews) In March 21st 2012, the government promulgated the Decree No.21/2012/NĐ-CP on managing seaports and shipping flows. The Decree stipulated for building, using seaports and maritime traffic flows and managing maritime activities at seaports within Vietnam waters.
Regulations on maritime safety and security and environmental pollution prevention in the Decree are applicable to domestic military ports, fishing ports and wharfs across the country.
The Decree has come in to effect since June 1st 2012 and took the place of the Decree No. 71/2006/NĐ-CP dated July 25th 2006 of the government on monitoring seaports and maritime flows. The Decree was enclosed with list of declaration form, decision, license, application form used for maritime sector.
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