Nội dung toàn văn Circular 55/2019/TT-BGTVT certificates and documents of Vietnam’s ships public service ships submarines
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT | THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM |
No. 55/2019/TT-BGTVT | Hanoi, December 31, 2019 |
CIRCULAR
LIST OF CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS OF VIETNAM’S SHIPS, PUBLIC SERVICE SHIPS, SUBMARINES, SUBMERSIBLES, FLOATING DOCKS, FLOATING STORAGE UNITS AND MOBILE OFFSHORE DRILLING UNITS
Pursuant to the Vietnam Maritime Code dated November 25, 2015;
Pursuant to the Government’s Decree No. 12/2017/ND-CP dated February 10, 2017 defining the functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the Ministry of Transport;
At the request of Director General of Department of Legal Affairs, Director General of Vietnam Maritime Administration and Director General of Vietnam Register;
The Minister of Transport hereby promulgate a Circular on the list of certificates and documents of Vietnam’s ships, public service ships, submarines, submersibles, floating docks, floating storage units and mobile offshore drilling units.
Article 1. Scope
This Circular provides for the list of certificates and documents required to be carried on board Vietnam’s ships, public service ships, submarines, submersibles, floating docks, floating storage units and mobile offshore drilling units during their domestic and international voyages.
Article 2. Regulated entities
This Circular applies to Vietnamese and foreign organizations and individuals related to certificates and documents required to be carried on board Vietnam’s ships, public service ships, submarines, submersibles, floating docks, floating storage units and mobile offshore drilling units during their domestic and international voyages.
Article 3. List of certificates and documents
1. The list of certificates and documents of Vietnam’s ships and public service ships is provided in the Annex I hereof.
2. The list of certificates and documents of Vietnam’s submarines and submersibles is provided in the Annex II hereof.
3. The list of certificates and documents of Vietnam’s floating storage units and mobile offshore drilling units is provided in the Annex III hereof.
4. The list of certificates and documents of Vietnam’s floating docks is provided in the Annex IV hereof.
Article 4. Implementation clause
1. This Circular comes into force from March 01, 2020.
2. The Circular No. 41/2016/TT-BGTVT dated December 16, 2016 of the Minister of Transport is annulled.
3. In the cases where any of the legislative documents referred to in this Circular is amended or replaced, the newest one shall apply.
4. Chief of the Ministry Office, Chief Inspector of the Ministry, Directors General, Director General of the Vietnam Maritime Administration, Director General of Vietnam Register, heads of relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for the implementation of this Circular./.
| PP. THE MINISTER |
ANNEX I
LIST OF CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS OF VIETNAM’S SHIPS AND PUBLIC SERVICE SHIPS
(Promulgated with the Circular No. 55/2019/TT-BGTVT dated December 31, 2019 of the Minister of Transport)
PART I. LIST OF CERTIFICATES OF VIETNAM’S SHIPS AND PUBLIC SERVICE SHIPS
No. | CERTIFICATE | Type of ship | Reference | Notes | |||
Large ship[2] | Small ship[3] |
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Engaged on international voyage | Not engaged on international voyage | Engaged on international voyage | Not engaged on international voyage |
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I | Regarding all types of ships, including public service ships: | ||||||
1 | Ship Registration Certificate | x | x | x | x | - Vietnam Maritime Code 2015 - Government’s Decree No. 171/2016/ND-CP dated December 27, 2016 |
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2 | Certificate of Classification | x | x |
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| - QCVN 21:2015/BGTVT - QCVN 54:2015/BGTVT |
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3 | Tonnage Certificate | ||||||
3.1. International Tonnage Certificate | x | x |
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| - Article 7 of the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969 (TONNAGE 69 Convention) - QCVN 63:2013/BGTVT | Applied to ships of 24 m or more in length (the length is determined according to Article 2 of the TONNAGE 69 Convention) | |
3.2. Tonnage Certificate | x | x | x | x | QCVN 63:2013/BGTVT | Applied to ships of less than 24 m in length | |
4 | Load Line Certificate | ||||||
4.1. International Load Line Certificate | x |
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| Article 16 of the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 (LL 66 Convention), 1988 LL Protocol | Applied to ships of 24 m or more in length (the length is determined according to Regulation 3 of the LL 66 Convention) | |
4.2. Load Line Certificate |
| x | x | x | QCVN 21:2015/BGTVT |
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5 | International Load Line Exemption Certificate | x |
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| Article 16 of the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 (LL 66 Convention), 1988 LL Protocol |
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6 | Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate | ||||||
6.1. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate | x |
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| Regulation 7 Annex I of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL Convention) | Applied to oil tankers of 150 GT or more and other ships of 400 GT or more | |
6.2. Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate | x* | x | x |
| QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT | * Applied to oil tankers of 150 GT or more and other ships of less than 400 GT | |
7 | 6.1. International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate | x |
| x |
| Regulation 5 Annex IV of the MARPOL Convention | - Mandatory for: + Ships of 400 GT or more; + Ships of less than 400 GT that are certified to carry more than 15 persons. |
8 | International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate | x |
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| Regulation 6 Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention | Applied to ships of 400 GT or more |
9 | Engine International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate | x* | x** |
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| - Regulation 13 Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT | (*) Applied to engines with a power output higher than 130 kW which are installed on a ship constructed from January 01, 2000 or which undergo major conversion from January 01, 2000. (**) Applied to engines with a power output higher than 130 kW which are installed on a ship constructed from January 01, 2021 or which undergo major conversion from January 01, 2021. |
10 | International Energy Efficiency Certificate | x |
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| - Regulation 6 Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention | Applied to ships of 400 GT or more |
11 | Certificate of Test of Lifting Appliances | x | x | x | x | QCVN 23:2016/BGTVT
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12 | Safety Management Certificate | x |
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| Regulation 4 Chapter IX of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS 74 Convention) | Applied to ships of 500 GT or more and all passenger ships |
13 | Qualification Certificate (copy) | x |
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| Regulation 4 Chapter IX of the SOLAS 74 Convention | Applied to ships of 500 GT or more and all passenger ships |
14 | Ship Sanitation Control Certificate or Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate | x |
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| - International Health Regulations 2005 - Government’s Decree No. 89/2018/ND-CP dated June 25, 2018 |
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15 | International Ship Security Certificate | x |
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| - Regulation XI-2/9.1.1 SOLAS - Article 19.2 Part A of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) | Applied to ships of 500 GT or more and all passenger ships |
16 | Minimum Safe Manning Certificate | x | x | x | x | - Regulation 14 Chapter V of the SOLAS 74 Convention - Vietnam Maritime Code 2015 |
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17 | Maritime Labour Certificate | x |
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| - Regulation 5.1.3 of the Maritime Labour Convention MLC 2006 - Circular No. 43/2015/TT-BGTVT dated August 20, 2015 of the Minister of Transport - Circular No. 24/2017/TT-BGTVT dated July 28, 2017 on amendments to Annex III and Annex V enclosed with Circular No. 43/2015/TT-BGTVT dated August 20, 2015 | Applied to ships of 500 GT or more |
18 | Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance – Part I | x |
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| - Maritime Labour Convention MLC 2006 - Article 3 of Circular No. 43/2015/TT-BGTVT dated August 20, 2015 of the Minister of Transport - Circular No. 24/2017/TT-BGTVT dated July 28, 2017 on amendments to Annex III and Annex V enclosed with Circular No. 43/2015/TT-BGTVT dated August 20, 2015 | Applied to ships of 500 GT or more |
19 | Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance – Part II | x |
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| - Maritime Labour Convention MLC 2006 - Article 4 of Circular No. 43/2015/TT-BGTVT dated August 20, 2015 of the Minister of Transport - Circular No. 24/2017/TT-BGTVT dated July 28, 2017 on amendments to Annex III and Annex V enclosed with Circular No. 43/2015/TT-BGTVT dated August 20, 2015 | Applied to ships of 500 GT or more
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20 | International Anti-fouling System Certificate | x |
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| Article 10 of the 2001 International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships | Applied to ships of 400 GT or more |
21 | Declaration on Anti-fouling Systems | x |
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| Regulation 5 Annex 4 of the 2001 International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships | Applied to ships of 24 m or more in length but less than 400 GT |
22 | Statement of Compliance for the Ship's Anti-Fouling System |
| x |
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| QCVN 74:2014/BGTVT | Applied to ships of 24 m or more in length |
23 | Certificate of Technical Safety and Environmental Protection |
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| x | x | QCVN 03:2016/BGTVT
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24 | Certificate of Technical Safety and Environmental Protection | x | x | x | x | Amendment No. 1: 2017 QCVN 81:2014/BGTVT
| Applied to yachts |
25 | LRIT Conformance Test Certificate | x | x* | x |
| Article 5 of the Prime Minister’s Decision No. 62/2014/QD-TTg dated November 06, 2014 | Applied to non-passenger ships of 300 GT or more engaged on international voyages and all passenger ships, including high-speed crafts (*) Applied at the request of ship owners |
26 | Ballast Water Management Statement of Compliance | x |
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| - International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM Convention) - QCVN 99:2017/BGTVT | Applied to ships of 400 GT or more sailing to ports of the Member States of the BWM Convention |
27 | Statement of Compliance – Fuel Oil Consumption Reporting | x |
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| - Regulations 6.6, 6.7 Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention - Circular No. 40/2018/TT-BGTVT dated June 29, 2018 of the Minister of Transport - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT | Applied to ships of 5,000GT or more |
28 | Certificate of Inspection Result
| x | x |
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| - Law on Occupational Safety and Hygiene 2015 - Clause 8 Article 15 of Government’s Decree No. 44/2016/ND-CP dated May 15, 2016 - QCVN 21:2015/BGTVT - QCVN 23:2016/BGTVT |
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II | Regarding passenger ships: in addition to the documents listed in Section I above, the following certificates are required: | ||||||
1 | Passenger Ship Safety Certificate | x | x |
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| - Regulation 12(a)(i) Chapter I of the SOLAS 74 Convention - QCVN 21:2015/BGTVT - QCVN 42:2015/BGTVT |
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2 | Exemption Certificate | x |
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| Regulation 12(a)(vii) Chapter I of the SOLAS 74 Convention | Applied to ships granted exemptions related to the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate |
III | Regarding cargo ships: in addition to the documents listed in Section I above, the following certificates are required: | ||||||
A | Regarding all types of cargo ships: | ||||||
1 | Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate | x |
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| Regulation 12(a)(ii) Chapter I of the SOLAS 74 Convention | Applied to ships of 500 GT or more |
2 | Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate | x | x | x |
| - Regulation 12(a)(ii) Chapter I of the SOLAS 74 Convention - QCVN 42:2015/BGTVT |
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3 | Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate | x |
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| Regulation 12(a)(iv) Chapter I of the SOLAS 74 Convention | Applied to ships of 300 GT or more |
4 | Exemption Certificate | x |
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| Regulation 12(a)(vii) Chapter I of the SOLAS 74 Convention | Applied to ships granted exemptions related to the Certificate specified in Point A (1), (2), (3) Section III |
B | Regarding ship carrying dangerous cargoes, ships carrying solid bulk cargoes and cargo ships carrying grain: in addition to the certificates listed in Point A Section III above, the following certificates are required:: | ||||||
1 | Certificate of Compliance | ||||||
| 1.1. Certificate of Compliance for the Carriage of Dangerous Cargoes in Packaged Form or Solid Dangerous Cargoes in Bulk | x | x |
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| - Regulation 19.4 Chapter II-2 of the SOLAS 74 Convention - QCVN 21:2015/BGTVT | Applied to ships carrying dangerous cargoes in packaged form or solid dangerous cargoes in bulk |
1.2. International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk | x | x |
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| - Regulation 10 Chapter VII of the SOLAS 74 Convention - QCVN 21:2015/BGTVT
| Applied to ships carrying dangerous chemicals in bulk | |
1.3. Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Liquefied Gases in Bulk | x | x |
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| - Regulation 13 Chapter VII of the SOLAS 74 Convention - QCVN 21:2015/BGTVT
| Applied to ships carrying liquefied gases in bulk | |
1.4. Certificate of Compliance for the Carriage of Solid Bulk Cargoes by Ships | x | x |
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| - International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC Code). - QCVN 21:2015/BGTVT | Applied to ships carrying solid bulk cargoes | |
1.5. Pollution Prevention Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk | x | x |
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| - Regulation 9 Annex II of the MARPOL Convention - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT
| Applied to ships carrying noxious liquid substances in bulk | |
1.6. Document of authorization for the carriage of grain | x | x |
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| - Regulation 9 Chapter VI of the SOLAS 74 Convention - International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk. - Amendment No. 2: 2017 QCVN 21:2015/BGTVT | Applied to cargo ships carrying grain | |
2 | Civil liability insurance | ||||||
| 2.1. The ship owner’s policy or certificate of civil liability insurance | x | x |
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| - Vietnam Maritime Code 2015; - Government’s Decree No. 58/2017/ND-CP dated May 10, 2017
| Not applied to ships carrying 2,000 tonnes of poorly soluble oil or more |
| 2.2. Certificate of Insurance or other Financial Security in respect of Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage | x | x |
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| - International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1969 (CLC 1992 Convention) - Circular No. 12/2011/TT-BGTVT dated March 30, 2011 of the Minister of Transport - Circular No. 29/2019/TT-BGTVT dated August 12, 2019 on amendments to the Circular No. 12/2011/TT-BGTVT dated March 30, 2011 of the Minister of Transport | Applied to ships of 2,000 tonnes of poorly soluble oil or more
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| 2.3. Certificate of Insurance or other Financial Security in respect of Civil Liability for Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage | x |
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| - International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, 2001 (Bunker 2001) - Circular No. 46/2011/TT-BGTVT dated June 30, 2011 of the Minister of Transport - Circular No. 28/2019/TT-BGTVT dated August 12, 2019 on amendments to the Circular No. 46/2011/TT-BGTVT dated June 30, 2011 of the Minister of Transport | Applied to ships of 1,000 GT or more |
IV | Regarding high-speed crafts: in addition to the certificates listed in Section I above, the following certificates are required: | ||||||
1 | High-speed Craft Safety Certificate | x | x |
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| - Article 1.8 of the International Code of Safety for High-speed Craft, 2000 (2000 HSC Code) - QCVN 54:2015/BGTVT |
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2 | Permit to Operate High-speed Craft | x |
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| Article 1.9 of the 2000 HSC Code |
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PART II. LIST OF DOCUMENTS OF VIETNAM’S SHIPS AND PUBLIC SERVICE SHIPS
No. | DOCUMENT1 | Type of ship | Reference | Notes |
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Large ship2 | Small ship3 |
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Engaged on international voyage | Not engaged on international voyage |
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I | Regarding all types of ships, including public service ships: |
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A | License |
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| Ship Station License | x | x | x | Law on Radio Frequencies | Applied to ships having ship stations installed in accordance with the Law on Radio Frequencies |
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B | Types of logbooks and books |
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1 | Maritime logbook | x | x | x | - Regulation 28 Chapter V of the SOLAS 74 Convention - Vietnam Maritime Code 2015 |
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2 | Engine Logbook | x | x | x | - Regulation 28 Chapter V of the SOLAS 74 Convention - Vietnam Maritime Code 2015 |
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3 | Oil Record Book Part I | x | x |
| Regulations 17 Annex I of the MARPOL 73/78 Convention | Applied to oil tankers of 150 GT or more and other ships of 400 GT or more |
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4 | Radio logbook | x | x | x | - Regulation 17 Chapter IV of the SOLAS 74 Convention - QCVN 21:2015/BGTVT - QCVN 03:2009/BGTVT | Applied to ships having ship stations installed in accordance with the Law on Radio Frequencies |
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5 | Life-saving training and drill logbook | x | x |
| - Regulation 19.5 Chapter III of the SOLAS 74 Convention - Vietnam Maritime Code 2015 - QCVN 42:2015/BGTVT |
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6 | Fire training and drill logbook | x | x |
| - Regulation 19.5 Chapter III of the SOLAS 74 Convention - Vietnam Maritime Code 2015 - QCVN 42:2015/BGTVT |
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7 | Garbage Record Book | x |
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| - Regulation 10 Annex V of the MARPOL Convention - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT | Applied to ships of 400 GT or more and ships certified to carry 15 persons or more |
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8 | Continuous Synopsis Record | x |
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| Regulation 5 Chapter XI-2 of the SOLAS 74 Convention |
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9 | Register of Ship’s Lifting Appliances and Items of Loose Gear | x | x |
| QCVN 23:2016/BGTVT
| Applied to ship’s lifting appliances |
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10 | Record of Seafarers’ Hours of Work or Hours of Rest | x |
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| Article 6 of the Government’s Decree No. 121/2014/ND-CP dated December 24, 2014 | Applied to ships of 500 GT or more |
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11 | Table of Shipboard Working Arrangements | x |
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| Article 6 of the Government’s Decree No. 121/2014/ND-CP dated December 24, 2014 | Applied to ships of 500 GT or more |
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12 | Pilot ladder logbook | x* | x** |
| Regulation 23.2.4 Chapter V of the SOLAS 74 Convention Amendment No. 1: 2017 QCVN 42:2015/BGTVT | (*) Applied to ships of 500 GT or more (**) Applied to passenger ships, oil tankers, ships carrying liquefied gases in bulk, ships carrying dangerous chemicals in bulk of 1,000 GT or more, other types of 2,000 GT or more. |
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C | Technical documents and guidance |
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1 | Approved stability information | x | x | x | - Regulation 10 of the LL 66 Convention - QCVN 21:2015/BGTVT - QCVN 54:2015/BGTVT - QCVN 03:2016/BGTVT |
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2 | Stowage booklet | x | x |
| - Regulation 10 of the LL 66 Convention - QCVN 21:2015/BGTVT - QCVN 54:2015/BGTVT | Applied to ships of 80 m or more in length constructed from July 01, 1998 and all ships of 100 m or more in length (the length is determined according to Regulation 3 of the LL 66 Convention) |
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3 | Fire control plan | x | x |
| - Regulation 15.2.4 Chapter II-2 of the SOLAS 74 Convention - QCVN 21:2015/BGTVT |
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4 | Muster List | x | x |
| - Regulation 8 and Regulation 37 Chapter III of the SOLAS 74 Convention - Vietnam Maritime Code 2015 |
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5 | Damage control plan and booklet | x* | x** |
| - Regulation II-1/19-1 of the SOLAS 74 Convention - QCVN 21:2015/BGTVT | (*) Applied to dry cargo ships of 500 GT or more constructed from February 01, 1992 to December 31, 2008; (**) Applied to all types of cargo ships of 500 GT or more constructed from January 01, 2009. |
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6 | Damage stability information
| x | x |
| - Regulation 19.5 Chapter II-1 of the SOLAS 74 Convention - QCVN 21:2015/BGTVT | Applied to ships of 80 m or more in length constructed from July 01, 1998, all passenger ships (the length is determined according to Regulation 2 Chapter II.1 of the SOLAS 74 Convention) |
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7 | Fire safety training manual | x |
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| Regulation 15.2.3 Chapter II-2 of the SOLAS 74 Convention | Applied to ships of 500 GT or more and all passenger ships |
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8 | Fire safety operational booklet | x |
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| Regulation 16.2 Chapter II-2 of the SOLAS 74 Convention | Applied to ships of 500 GT or more and all passenger ships |
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9 | Life-saving training manual | x |
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| Regulation 35 Chapter III of the SOLAS 74 Convention | Applied to ships of 500 GT or more and all passenger ships |
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10 | Plan and instructions for on-board maintenance of life-saving appliances | x |
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| Regulation 36 Chapter III of the SOLAS 74 Convention | Applied to ships of 500 GT or more and all passenger ships |
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11 | Plan and instructions for on-board maintenance of fire appliances | x |
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| Regulation 14.2.2 Chapter II-2 of the SOLAS 74 Convention | Applied to ships of 500 GT or more and all passenger ships |
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12 | Cargo securing manual | x | x |
| - Regulation 5 Chapter VI and Regulation 5 Chapter VII of the SOLAS 74 Convention - QCVN 21:2015/BGTVT | Applied to cargo ships of 500 GT or more, except ships carrying solid and liquid bulk cargoes |
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13 | Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) | x | x |
| - Regulation 26 Annex I of the MARPOL Convention - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT | Applied to oil tankers of 150 GT or more and other ships of 400 GT or more |
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14 | Maintenance record of voyage data recorder | x |
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| Regulation 18.8 Chapter V of the SOLAS 74 Convention | Applied to ships that are required to be equipped with voyage data recorders in accordance with the SOLAS 74 Convention |
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15 | Ship Security Plan | x |
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| Article 9 Part A of the ISPS Code | Applied to ships of 500 GT or more and all passenger ships |
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16 | Manoeuvring booklet | x | x |
| - Regulation 28 Chapter II-1 of the SOLAS 74 Convention - QCVN 21:2015/BGTVT | Applied to ships of 500 GT or more and all passenger ships |
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17 | Deviation Curve for Magnetic Compass | x | x | x | - Regulation 19.2.1.3 Chapter V of the SOLAS 74 Convention - QCVN 42:2015/BGTVT |
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18 | Maintenance record of satellite emergency position-indicating radio beacon | x | x |
| - Regulation 15.9 Chapter IV of the SOLAS 74 Convention - QCVN 42:2015/BGTVT |
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19 | Safety Management System Manual | x |
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| Article 11 of the International Safety Management Code (ISM Code) | Applied to ships of 500 GT or more and all passenger ships |
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20 | Maintenance Record of Automatic Identification System (AIS) | x | x |
| - Regulation 19 Chapter V of the SOLAS 74 Convention - QCVN 42:2015/BGTVT - Circular No. 66/2014/TT-BGTVT dated November 12, 2014 of the Minister of Transport | Applied to ships of 300 GT or more and passenger ships and high-speed crafts engaged on fixed voyages |
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21 | Contract for shore-based maintenance of radio equipment | x |
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| Regulation 19 Chapter V of the SOLAS 74 Convention | Applied to ships under a shore-based maintenance contract |
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22 | Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) | x |
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| - Regulation 22 Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT | - Applied to ships under the conversion contract signed on or after January 01, 2013 or ships delivered after July 01, 2015; - Applied to ships that are launched or obtain a new IAPP Certificate issued after July 01, 2013 |
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23 | Emergency Towing Procedure | x |
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| Regulation II-1/3-4 of the SOLAS 74 Convention |
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24 | NOx Technical File | x* | x** |
| - NOx Technical Code - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT | (**) Applied to engines with a power output higher than 130 kW which are installed on a ship constructed from January 01, 2000 or which undergo conversion from January 01, 2000. (**) Applied to engines with a power output higher than 130 kW which are installed on a ship constructed from January 01, 2021 or which undergo major conversion from January 01, 2021 |
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25 | Record Book of Engine Parameters | x* | x** |
| - NOx Technical Code - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT | (**) Applied to engines with a power output higher than 130 kW which are installed on a ship constructed from January 01, 2000 or which undergo conversion from January 01, 2000. (*) Applied to engines with a power output higher than 130 kW which are installed on a ship constructed from January 01, 2021 or which undergo major conversion from January 01, 2021 |
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26 | Ozone Depleting Substances Record Book | x | x |
| - Regulation 12 Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT |
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27 | Incinerator Operation Manual | x | x |
| - Regulation 16 Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT |
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28 | Fuel Oil Changeover Procedure and Logbook | x |
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| - Regulation 14 Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT | When operating in SOx Emission Control Areas. |
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29 | Performance Standard for Protective Coatings for Ballast Tanks (PSPC) | x |
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| Regulation 3-2 Chapter II-1 of the SOLAS 74 Convention | Applied to protective coatings for seawater ballast tanks in all types of ships and double-side skin spaces of bulk carriers: - for which the building contract is placed on or after July 01, 2008; or - in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction on or after January 01, 2009; or - the delivery of which is on or after July 01, 2012. |
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30 | As-built construction drawings | x | x |
| - Regulation 3-7 Chapter II-1 of the SOLAS 74 Convention - QCVN 21:2015/BGTVT | Applied to ships constructed from January 01, 2007 |
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31 | Ship structure documentation | x |
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| Regulation 3-10 Chapter II-1 of the SOLAS 74 Convention | Applied to oil tankers of 150 m or more in length and bulk carriers of 150 m or more in length, except ore carriers and combination carriers: - for which the building contract is placed on or after July 01, 2016; or - in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction on or after July 01, 2017; or - the delivery of which is on or after July 01, 2020. |
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32 | Fuel oil delivery note | x |
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| - Regulation 18 Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT | Applied to ships of 400 GT or more |
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33 | EEDI Technical File | x |
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| - Regulation 20 Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT | Applied to ships of 400 GT or more: - for which the building contract is placed on or after July 01, 2017. - in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction on or after July 01, 2017. - the delivery of which is on or after July 01, 2020. - New ships or existing ships which undergo major conversion on or after January 01, 2017. |
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34 | Noise Survey Report | x |
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| - Regulation 3-12 Chapter II-1 of the SOLAS 74 Convention. - QCVN 80:2014/BGTVT | Applied to ships of 1,600 GT or more: - for which the building contract is placed from July 01, 2014; - in the absence of a building contract, the keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction on or after January 01, 2015; - the delivery of which is on or after July 01, 2018. |
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35 | Plans and Procedure for Recovery of Persons from the Water | x |
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| Regulation 17-1 Chapter III of the SOLAS 74 Convention
| Applied to ships of 500 GT or more |
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36 | On-board complaint-handling procedures | x |
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| Article 16 of the Government’s Decree No. 121/2014/ND-CP dated December 24, 2014 |
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37 | Copies of legal documents concerning repatriation | x |
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| Article 8 of the Government’s Decree No. 121/2014/ND-CP dated December 24, 2014 |
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38 | Documents proving the prompt access to shore-based computer programs | x |
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| - Regulation 37.4 Annex I of the MARPOL Convention - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT | Applied to oil tankers 5,000 tonnes deadweight and above |
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39 | Ballast Water Management Plan | x |
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| - International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM Convention) - QCVN 99:2017/BGTVT | Applied to ships of 400 GT or more sailing to ports of the Member States of the BWM Convention |
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40 | Garbage Management Plan | x | x |
| - Regulation 10 Annex V of the MARPOL Convention - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT | Applied to ships of 100 GT or more and ships certified to carry 15 persons or more |
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41 | Helicopter facility operation manuals | x | x |
| - Regulation 18.8.1 Chapter II-2 of the SOLAS 74 Convention - QCVN 21:2015/BGTVT | Applied to ships equipped with helidecks |
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42 | LRIT Conformance Test Report | x |
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| Regulation 19-1 Chapter V of the SOLAS 74 Convention | Applied to cargo ships of 300 GT or more and all passenger ships |
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43 | Sewage Discharge Rate Calculation Table | x |
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| - Regulation 11.1.1 Annex IV of the MARPOL Convention - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT | Applied in case sewage is discharged directly from ship's holding tanks |
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44 | Garbage disposal instructions | x | x | x | - Regulation 10 Annex V of the MARPOL Convention - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT | Applied to ships of 12 m or more in length |
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D | Publications |
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1 | Nautical charts (including electronic navigational charts) and nautical publications, such as sailing directions, lists of lights, notices to mariners, tide tables and all other nautical publications necessary for the intended voyage | x | x |
| - Regulation 27 Chapter V of the SOLAS 74 Convention - Regulation 19 Chapter V of the SOLAS 74 Convention - QCVN 42:2015/BGTVT | Electronic navigational chart shall only be required in accordance with regulations of the SOLAS Convention |
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2 | Lists of ship stations | x |
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| Annex 16, Radio Regulation
| Applied to GMDSS-equipped ships |
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3 | Lists of coast stations | x |
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| Annex 16, Radio Regulation
| Applied to ships equipped with radio stations |
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4 | Manual for Use by the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Services | x |
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| Annex 16, Radio Regulation
| Applied to ships equipped with radio stations |
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5 | International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual Volume III (IAMSAR Manual Volume III) | x | x | x | Regulation 21 Section 2 Chapter V of the SOLAS 74 Convention | The latest edition is required |
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6 | International Code of Signals | x | x | x | Regulation 21 Section 1 Chapter V of the SOLAS 74 Convention | All ships must install radio equipment and carry the latest edition |
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7 | Documents proving accident insurance and other compulsory insurance policies are bought for seafarers working aboard ships | x | x | x | Vietnam Maritime Code 2015 |
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II | Regarding passenger ships: in addition to the documents listed in Section I of Part II above, the following documents are required: |
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1 | Plan for SAR Co-operation | x |
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| Regulation 7.3 Chapter V of the SOLAS 74 Convention |
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2 | List of Operational Limitations | x |
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| Regulation 3 Chapter V of the SOLAS 74 Convention |
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3 | Decision Support System for Masters | x |
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| Regulation 29 Chapter III of the SOLAS 74 Convention |
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III | Regarding cargo ships: in addition to the documents listed in Section I of Part II above, the following documents are required: |
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1 | Bulk carrier booklet | x | x |
| - Regulation 7 Chapter VI and Regulation 8 Chapter XII of the SOLAS 74 Convention - QCVN 21:2015/BGTVT - QCVN 54:2015/BGTVT | Applied to bulk carriers |
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2 | Grain carrier booklet | x | x |
| - Regulation 9 Chapter VI of the SOLAS 74 Convention - International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk 1991 | Applied to grain carriers |
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| Enhanced Survey Report File | x | x |
| Regulation 2 Chapter XI-1 of the SOLAS 74 Convention - QCVN 21:2015/BGTVT | Applied to bulk carriers |
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4 | Cargo information | x |
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| Regulation 2 Chapter VI and Regulation 10 Chapter XII of the SOLAS 74 Convention | Applied to ships of 500 GT or more, except for ships carrying liquid cargoes in bulk and ships carrying gas in bulk |
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5 | Ship structure access manual | x | x |
| - Regulation 3-6 Chapter II-1 of the SOLAS 74 Convention - QCVN 21:2015/BGTVT | Applied to bulk carrier dry cargo ships of 20,000 GT or more constructed from January 01, 2006 |
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6 | Stability computer document | x |
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| - Regulation 11.3 Chapter XII of the SOLAS 74 Convention - QCVN 21:2015/BGTVT | Applied to bulk carriers of less than 150 m in length constructed on or after July 01, 2006 |
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7 | Loading instrument | x | x |
| - Regulation 11.1 Chapter XII of the SOLAS 74 Convention - QCVN 21:2015/BGTVT | Applied to bulk carriers and container ships of 100 m or more in length |
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IV | Regarding ships carrying dangerous and noxious cargoes: in addition to the documents listed in Section I of Part II above, the following documents are required: |
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A | Regarding oil tankers: |
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1 | Subdivision and stability booklet | x | x |
| - Regulation 28 Annex I of the MARPOL Convention - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT | The booklet may be incorporated in the stability information and damage stability information |
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2 | Oil Record Book Part II | x | x |
| - Regulation 36 Annex I of the MARPOL Convention - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT |
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3 | Operational manual for oil discharge monitoring (ODM) and control system | x | x |
| - Regulation 15 Annex I of the MARPOL Convention - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT |
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4 | Record of oil discharge monitoring and control system for the last ballast voyage | x | x |
| - Regulation 15(3)(a) Annex I of the MARPOL Convention - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT |
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5 | Dedicated clean ballast tank operation manual | x | x |
| Regulation 18 Annex I of the MARPOL Convention - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT |
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6 | Crude oil washing operations and equipment manual | x | x |
| - Regulation 33 Annex I of the MARPOL Convention - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT |
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7 | Condition Assessment Scheme (CAS) Statement of Compliance | x | x |
| - Resolution MEPC.95(46) of IMO - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT | Applied to single hull oil tankers |
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8 | Enhanced Survey Report File | x | x |
| - Regulation 2 Chapter XI-1 of the SOLAS 74 Convention - QCVN 21:2015/BGTVT |
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9 | Inert gas system instruction manual | x | x |
| Article 2.4.4 of the International Code for Fire Safety System, 2000 (2000 FSS Code) - QCVN 21:2015/BGTVT | Applied to ships required to be equipped with inert gas system |
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10 | Ship-to-Ship Oil Transfer Plan (STS plan) | x | x |
| - Regulation 41 Annex I of the MARPOL Convention - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT | Applied to all oil tankers of 150 GT or more that implement the ship-to-ship oil transfer plan |
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11 | Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Management Plan | x | x |
| Regulation 15 Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT | Applied to all crude oil tankers |
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12 | Ship structure access manual | x | x |
| - Regulation 3-6 Chapter II-1 of the SOLAS 74 Convention - QCVN 21:2015/BGTVT | Applied to ships of 500 GT or more constructed from January 01, 2006 |
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13 | Loading instrument | x | x |
| - Regulation 11.1 Chapter XII of the SOLAS 74 Convention - QCVN 21:2015/BGTVT | Applied to ships of 100 m or more in length |
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14 | Stability computer document | x | x |
| - Regulation 28(6) Annex I of the MARPOL Convention - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT |
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15 | Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) | x |
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| Regulation 5-1 Chapter VI of the SOLAS 74 Convention |
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B | Applied to ships carrying dangerous chemicals in bulk and ships carrying noxious liquid substances in bulk: |
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1 | Cargo Record Book | x | x |
| Regulation 15 Annex II of the MARPOL Convention - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT | Applied to ships carrying noxious liquid substances in bulk |
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2 | Procedures and Arrangements Manual | x | x |
| - Regulation 14 Annex II of the MARPOL Convention - Resolution MEPC.18(22) of IMO - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT | Applied to ships carrying noxious liquid substances in bulk |
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3 | Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plan (SMPEP) | x | x |
| - Regulation 17 Annex II of the MARPOL Convention - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT | Ships of 150 GT or more carrying noxious liquid substances in bulk |
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4 | Inert gas system instruction manual | x | x |
| Article 2.4.4 of the 2000 FSC Code - QCVN 21:2015/BGTVT | Applied to ships equipped with inert gas system |
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5 | Stability computer document | x | x |
| - MSC.369(93) - MSC.370(93) - QCVN 21:2015/BGTVT |
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C | Applied to ships carrying dangerous cargoes and noxious substances in packaged form: |
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1 | Special list or manifest setting forth noxious substances on board and the location thereof | x | x | x | Point 2 Regulation 5 Annex III of the MARPOL 5 Convention |
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2 | Detailed stowage plan, which identifies by class and sets out the location of all dangerous goods on board | x | x | x | Point 2 Regulation 4 Chapter VII of the SOLAS 74 Convention |
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V | Regarding high-speed crafts: in addition to the documents listed in Section I above, the following documents are required: |
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| High-Speed Craft Operation Manual | x |
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| Article 1.12 of the 2000 HSC Code |
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ANNEX II
LIST OF CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS OF VIETNAM’S SUBMARINES AND SUBMERSIBLES
(Promulgated with the Circular No. 55/2019/TT-BGTVT dated December 31, 2019 of the Minister of Transport)
No. | Certificate/Document | Reference | Notes |
1 | Registration Certificate | Vietnam Maritime Code 2015 |
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2 | Certificate of Classification | QCVN 21:2015/BGTVT |
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3 | Safety Compliance Certificate | MSC/Circular.981 of IMO | Only applied to submersibles |
4 | Operations manual | QCVN 21:2015/BGTVT |
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ANNEX III
LIST OF CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS OF VIETNAM’S FLOATING STORAGE UNITS AND MOBILE OFFSHORE DRILLING UNITS
(Promulgated with the Circular No. 55/2019/TT-BGTVT dated December 31, 2019 of the Minister of Transport)
PART I. LIST OF CERTIFICATES OF VIETNAM’S FLOATING STORAGE UNITS AND MOBILE OFFSHORE DRILLING UNITS
No. | Certificate | Reference | Notes |
1 | Registration Certificate | Vietnam Maritime Code 2015 |
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2 | Certificate of Classification | - Article 6 of Circular No. 33/2011/TT-BGTVT dated April 19, 2011 of the Minister of Transport - QCVN 48:2012/BGTVT - QCVN 70:2014/BGTVT |
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3 | International Tonnage Certificate | Article 7 of the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969 (TONNAGE 69 Convention) |
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4 | International Load Line Certificate | Article 16 of the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 (LL 66 Convention) |
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5 | International Load Line Exemption Certificate | Article 16 of the LL 66 Convention |
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6 | International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate | Regulation 7 Annex I of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973/1978 (MARPOL 73/78Convention) |
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7 | Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit Safety Certificate | Article 1.6 of the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU Code) | This Certificate is also issued to floating storage units |
8 | International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate | Regulations 5 Annex IV of the MARPOL 73/78 Convention |
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9 | International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate | - Regulations 6 Annex VI of the MARPOL 73/78 Convention - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT |
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10 | Engine International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate | - Regulations 13 Annex VI of the MARPOL 73/78 Convention - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT | Applied to engines with a power output higher than 130 kW which are installed on a floating storage unit/mobile offshore drilling unit constructed from January 01, 2000 or which undergo major conversion from January 01, 2000 |
11 | Certificate of Inspection Result | - Law on Occupational Safety and Hygiene 2015 - Clause 8 Article 15 of Government’s Decree No. 44/2016/ND-CP dated May 15, 2016 - QCVN 48:2012/BGTVT - QCVN 70:2014/BGTVT - QCVN 67:2018/BGTVT - QCVN 97:2016/BGTVT - QCVN 102:2018/BGTVT | Issued to lifting appliances, pressure vessels and boilers installed on mobile offshore drilling units/floating storage units. |
12 | Safety Management Certificate | QCVN 71:2013/BGTVT | Not applied to non-self-propelled mobile offshore drilling units |
13 | Qualification Certificate (copy) | QCVN 71:2013/BGTVT | Not applied to non-self-propelled mobile offshore drilling units |
14 | Ship Sanitation Control Certificate or Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate | - International Health Regulations 2005 - Government’s Decree No. 89/2018/ND-CP dated June 25, 2018 |
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15 | Minimum Safe Manning Certificate | - Regulation 11.10 of the MODU Code - Vietnam Maritime Code 2015 |
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16 | International Anti-fouling System Certificate | Article 10 of the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships |
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17 | LRIT Conformance Test Certificate | Article 4 of the Prime Minister’s Decision No. 62/2014/QD-TTg dated November 06, 2014 | Only applied to non-self-propelled mobile offshore drilling units and floating storage units engaged on international voyages |
18 | International Ship Security Certificate | Clause 3.1, Article 3 and Clause 19.2 Article 19 Part A of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code | Applied to mobile offshore drilling units engaged on international voyages |
PART II. LIST OF DOCUMENTS OF VIETNAM’S FLOATING STORAGE UNITS AND MOBILE OFFSHORE DRILLING UNITS
No. | Document | Reference | Notes |
A. License | |||
1 | Ship Station License | Law on Radio Frequencies |
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B. Types of logbooks and books | |||
1 | Construction portfolio | Regulation 2.13 of the MODU Code |
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2 | Operating manual | Regulation 14.1 of the MODU Code |
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3 | Access manual | Regulation 2.2.3 of the MODU Code | This manual may be separately prepared or incorporated in the operating manual; Not applied to mobile offshore drilling units applying the 1979 or 1989 MODU Code. |
4 | Maritime logbook | - Regulation 14.14 of the MODU Code - Vietnam Maritime Code 2015 |
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5 | Engine Logbook | - Regulation 11.10 of the MODU Code - Vietnam Maritime Code 2015 | Only applied to self-propelled floating storage units and mobile offshore drilling units |
6 | Oil Record Book Part I | Regulations 17 Annex I of the MARPOL 73/78 Convention |
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7 | Radio logbook | Regulation 11.3 of the MODU Code | Only applied to self-propelled floating storage units and mobile offshore drilling units |
8 | Life-saving training and drill logbook | - Regulation 14.14 of the MODU Code - Vietnam Maritime Code 2015 |
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9 | Fire training and drill logbook | - Regulation 14.14 of the MODU Code - Vietnam Maritime Code 2015 |
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10 | Garbage disposal instructions | Regulation 10 Annex V of the MARPOL Convention |
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11 | Garbage Management Plan | - Regulation 10 Annex V of the MARPOL Convention - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT |
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12 | Garbage Record Book | - Regulation 10 Annex V of the MARPOL Convention - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT |
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13 | Register of lifting appliances | - QCVN 48:2012/BGTVT - QCVN 70:2014/BGTVT - QCVN 97 :2016/BGTVT |
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C. Technical documents and guidance | |||
1 | Fire control plan | - Regulation 9.18 of the MODU Code - QCVN 48:2012/BGTVT - QCVN 70:2014/BGTVT |
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2 | Muster List | - Regulation 14.9 of the MODU Code - Vietnam Maritime Code 2015 |
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3 | Stowage booklet | - Regulation 10 of the LL 66 Convention - QCVN 48:2012/BGTVT - QCVN 70:2014/BGTVT |
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4 | Fire safety training manual | Regulation 14.11 of the MODU Code |
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5 | Fire safety operational booklet | Regulation 14.11 of the MODU Code |
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6 | Life-saving training manual | Regulation 14.11 of the MODU Code |
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7 | Plan and instructions for on-board maintenance of life-saving appliances | Regulation 10.18 of the MODU Code |
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8 | Plan and instructions for on-board maintenance of fire appliances | Regulation 9.19 of the MODU Code |
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9 | Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) | Annex I of the MARPOL 73/78 Convention |
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10 | Deviation Curve for Magnetic Compass | Regulation 11.10 of the MODU Code | Only applied to self-propelled floating storage units and mobile offshore drilling units |
11 | Maintenance record of satellite emergency position-indicating radio beacon | Regulation 11.9 of the MODU Code |
|
12 | Safety Management System Manual | - Article 11 of the International Safety Management Code (ISM Code) - QCVN 71:2013/BGTVT |
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13 | Maintenance Record of Automatic Identification System (AIS) | Regulation 11.10 of the MODU Code | Only applied to self-propelled floating storage units and mobile offshore drilling units |
14 | Contract for shore-based maintenance of radio equipment | Regulation 11.10 of the MODU Code | Only applied to self-propelled floating storage units and mobile offshore drilling units under a shore-based maintenance contract |
15 | Ozone Depleting Substances Record Book | - Regulation 12 Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT |
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16 | Incinerator Operation Manual | - Regulation 16 Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT |
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17 | NOx Technical File | - NOx Technical Code - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT | Applied to engines with a power output higher than 130 kW which are installed on a floating storage unit/mobile offshore drilling unit constructed from January 01, 2000 or which undergo major conversion from January 01, 2000 |
18 | Record Book of Engine Parameters | - NOx Technical Code - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT | Applied to engines with a power output higher than 130 kW which are installed on a floating storage unit/mobile offshore drilling unit constructed from January 01, 2000 or which undergo major conversion from January 01, 2000 |
19 | Fuel Oil Changeover Procedure and Logbook | - Regulation 14 Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT | When operating in SOx Emission Control Areas. |
20 | Fuel oil delivery note | - Regulation 18 Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention - QCVN 26:2018/BGTVT |
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D. Publications | |||
1 | Nautical charts and nautical publications, such as sailing directions, lists of lights, notices to mariners, tide tables and all other nautical publications necessary for the intended voyage | Regulation 11.10 of the MODU Code | Only applied to self-propelled floating storage units and mobile offshore drilling units |
2 | International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual Volume III (IAMSAR Manual Volume III) | Regulation 11.10 of the MODU Code | The latest edition is required |
3 | International Code of Signals | Regulation 11.10 of the MODU Code | The latest edition is required |
[1] A certificate issued to a ship engaged on an international voyage may be also used if it is not engaged on the international voyage.
[2] Large ship is a ship which must be registered in the national register of ships of Vietnam as prescribed in Article 19 of the Vietnam Maritime Code, including motor ship with a main engine power of 75 kilowatt (kW) or non-motor ship with a gross tonnage of 50GT or more or a dead weight of 100 tonnes or more or a design waterline length of 20 meters or more.
[3] Small ship is not a large ship.
1 A certificate issued to a ship engaged on an international voyage may be also used if it is not engaged on the international voyage.
2 Large ship is a ship which must be registered in the national register of ships of Vietnam as prescribed in Article 19 of the Vietnam Maritime Code, including motor ship with a main engine power of 75 kilowatt (kW) or non-motor ship with a gross tonnage of 50GT or more or a dead weight of 100 tonnes or more or a design waterline length of 20 meters or more.
3 Small ship is not a large ship.
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