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MINISTRY OF
CONSTRUCTION OF VIETNAM
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THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness
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No. 59/2025/TT-BXD
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Hanoi, December 29, 2025
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CIRCULAR
ON AMENDMENTS TO SOME ARTICLES OF
CIRCULARS IN THE FIELD OF MARITIME, INLAND WATERWAYS AND WATERCRAFT REGISTRATION
Pursuant to the Law on
Promulgation of Legislative Documents dated February 19, 2025; the Law on
amendments to some articles of the Law on Promulgation of Legislative Documents
dated June 25, 2025;
Pursuant to the
Government’s Decree No. 33/2025/ND-CP dated February 25, 2025 defining
functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the Ministry of
Construction of Vietnam;
At the
request of the Director General of Vietnam Register and the Director General of
Vietnam Maritime and Waterway Administration (VIMAWA);
The
Minister of Construction promulgates the Circular on amendments to some
articles of Circulars in the field of maritime, inland waterways and watercraft
registration.
Chapter
I
AMENDMENTS
TO SOME ARTICLES OF CIRCULAR NO. 54/2013/TT-BGTVT DATED DECEMBER 16, 2013 OF
THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT ON MARITIME INSPECTION OFFICERS AND CIRCULAR NO.
33/2017/TT-BGTVT DATED SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 OF THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT ON
AMENDMENTS TO SOME ARTICLES OF CIRCULAR NO. 54/2013/TT-BGTVT DATED DECEMBER 16,
2013 OF THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT ON MARITIME INSPECTION OFFICERS
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“Article
12. Procedures for issuance of maritime inspection officer cards
1. Maritime
inspection officer cards issued by VIMAWA is valid for 05 years and include 02
types:
a) The
Vietnamese maritime inspection officer card issued to officers conducting
inspection on Vietnamese ships in accordance with the form in Appendix I of
this Circular;
b) The
Port State inspection officer card issued to officers conducting port state
inspections in accordance with the form in Appendix II of this Circular.
2. The
application for issuance of maritime inspection officer cards includes:
a) A
written request of the head of the Maritime Administration or the head of the
Inland Waterways Administration affiliated to VIMAWA (hereinafter referred to
as Administration);
b) The
decision on recognition of the examination result of the maritime inspection officer;
c) 02 3x4
cm photos taken within the last 06 months.
3. The
Administration shall submit the application as prescribed in clause 2 of this
Article to VIMAWA in person or by post. VIMAWA shall receive and verify the
completeness and validity of the application. If the application is incomplete
or invalid, VIMAWA shall notify the Administration to supplement and complete
the application. Valid applications shall be processed in accordance with the
laws.
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Article 2. Amendments to Article 13:
“Article
13. Procedures for replacement and re-issuance of maritime inspection officer
cards
1.
Requirements for replacement of maritime inspection officer cards
Maritime
inspection officer cards may be replaced upon expiration, and applicants shall
satisfy the following requirements:
a) Have
conducted 60 ship inspections within 05 years or have a continuous work period
related to ship inspection for at least 02 years;
b) Have
participated in a refresher training course on ship inspection professional
skills;
c) Have
passed the maritime inspection officer examination organized by the Vietnam
Maritime Administration.
2. The
application for replacement of maritime inspection officer cards includes:
a) A
written request of the head of the unit stating the number of ship inspections
conducted or the duration of work related to ship inspection;
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c) 02 3x4
cm photos taken within the last 06 months.
3.
Re-issuance of maritime inspection officer cards
Maritime
inspection officer cards shall be re-issued if they are damaged, lost or
invalid. The application for re-issuance of maritime inspection officer cards
includes:
a) A
written request of the head of the unit stating the reason for re-issuance;
b) A
photocopy of the maritime inspection officer card (if available);
c) 02 3x4
cm photos taken within the last 06 months.
4. Procedures
and methods for implementation:
The
Administration affiliated to VIMAWA shall submit the application prescribed in
clauses 2 and 3 of this Article to VIMAWA in person or by post. VIMAWA shall
receive and verify the completeness and validity of the application. If the
application is incomplete or invalid, VIMAWA shall notify the Administration to
supplement and complete the application. Valid applications shall be processed
in accordance with the laws.
5.
Deadline for processing applications:
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Chapter II
ON
AMENDMENTS TO CIRCULAR NO. 23/2017/TT-BGTVT DATED JULY 28, 2017 OF THE MINISTER
OF TRANSPORT ON TITLES AND TASKS ACCORDING TO TITLES OF SEAFARERS, AND
REGISTRATION OF SEAFARERS WORKING ON VIETNAMESE SHIPS; AND CIRCULAR NO.
56/2023/TT-BGTVT DATED DECEMBER 31, 2023 OF THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT ON
AMENDMENTS TO SOME ARTICLES OF CIRCULAR NO. 23/2017/TT-BGTVT DATED JULY 28,
2017 OF THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT ON TITLES AND TASKS ACCORDING TO TITLES OF
SEAFARERS, AND REGISTRATION OF SEAFARERS WORKING ON VIETNAMESE SHIPS
Article 3. Amendments to point c, clause 1, Article 53:
c) The
original or legal electronic version of the Consular Legalization Certificate
of the passport in the case where the seafarer is a foreign citizen.”.
Chapter III
AMENDMENTS AND ANNULMENT OF
SOME ARTICLES OF CIRCULAR NO. 40/2016/TT-BGTVT DATED DECEMBER 07, 2016 OF THE
MINISTER OF TRANSPORT ON REGISTRATION OF VIETNAMESE SHIPS
Article 4. Amendments to clause 5, Article 9 of Circular No.
40/2016/TT-BGTVT amended by clause 3, Article 10 of Circular No.
16/2022/TT-BGTVT
“5. Within 15 days from
the receipt of a complete application, or as agreed upon in cases of new or
complex ship designs but not exceeding 60 days, the Vietnam Register shall
conduct the design appraisal. If the design does not satisfy the requirements,
a response shall be given to the applicant. If the design satisfies the
requirements, a design appraisal certificate shall be issued and the appraisal
stamp shall be affixed to the design documents.”.
Article
5. Amendments to clause 4, Article 10 of Circular No. 40/2016/TT-BGTVT amended
by point c, clause 4, Article 1 of Circular No. 17/2023/TT-BGTVT
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Article
6. Amendments to clause 4, Article 15 of Circular No. 40/2016/TT-BGTVT amended
by point c, clause 9, Article 1 of Circular No. 17/2023/TT-BGTVT
“4.
Receipt of application: The Register Sub-Department shall receive and verify
the application. If the application is incomplete, guidelines shall be provided
to the applicant on the same working day to complete the application (in cases
of submission in person or online), or guidelines for completion of the
application shall be provided within 02 working days from the receipt of the
application (in cases of submission by post or other appropriate means). If the
application is complete, the application shall be reviewed.
Within 03
working days from the receipt of the application, if the review result shows
the application is invalid, the Register Sub-Department shall provide
guidelines to applicant to complete the application as prescribed by the laws.
If the dossier is valid, a written response shall be provided and an agreement
shall be made with the applicant on the time for the actual inspection at the
facility within 03 working days from the date of agreement.”.
Article 7. Amendments to some clauses of Article 16 of
Circular No. 40/2016/TT-BGTVT amended by some points of clause 10, Article 1 of
Circular No. 17/2023/TT-BGTVT
1. Amendments to clause 4 amended by point c, clause 10,
Article 1 of Circular No. 17/2023/TT-BGTVT:
“4.
Receipt of application: The register authority shall receive and verify the
application. If the application is incomplete, guidelines shall be provided to
the applicant on the same working day to complete the application (in cases of
submission in person or online), or guidelines for completion of the
application shall be provided within 02 working days from the receipt of the
application (in cases of submission by post or other appropriate means). If the
application is complete, within 05 working days from the receipt of
application, the Register Sub-Department shall agree with the applicant on the
time for the actual inspection at the location requested by the applicant.”.
2. Amendments to clause 5 amended by point d, clause 10,
Article 1 of Circular No. 17/2023/TT-BGTVT:
“5.
Inspection and issuance of certificate: After conducting the inspection, if the
inspection result satisfies the requirements, the register authority shall
issue the certificate as prescribed by laws within 02 working days from the
completion of inspection. If the result does not satisfy the requirements, the
register authority shall notify the applicant in writing.”.
Article 8. Amendments to clause 5, Article 18 of Circular
No. 40/2016/TT-BGTVT amended by point d, clause 12, Article 1 of Circular No.
17/2023/TT-BGTVT
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Article 9. Annulment of Article 17 of Circular No.
40/2016/TT-BGTVT.
Chapter IV
AMENDMENTS
AND ANNULMENT OF SOME ARTICLES OF CIRCULAR NO. 48/2015/TT-BGTVT DATED DECEMBER
07, 2016 OF THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT ON REGISTRATION OF INLAND WATERWAY
WATERCRAFTS
Article 10. Amendments to some clauses of Article 9 of
Circular No. 48/2015/TT-BGTVT amended by clause 8, Article 1 of Circular No.
16/2023/TT-BGTVT
1. Amendments to clause 2, Article 9:
“2. The Vietnam Register
or the Register Sub-Department shall receive and review the application. If the
application is incomplete as prescribed by laws, they shall provide guidelines
for completion of the application on the same working day (in case of
submission in person) or within 01 working day (in case of submission by post
or online). If the application is complete, they shall schedule a time to
return the result.”.
2. Amendments to clause 3, Article 9:
From the receipt of
complete application as prescribed by laws, within 13 working days (for the
design of watercrafts made of new materials for new purposes, or watercrafts
operating on coastal inland waterways, routes from mainland to islands, or
between islands; watercrafts carrying liquefied gas, carrying hazardous
chemicals; oil tankers with flash points less than or equal to 60oC
and a full load capacity from 500 tons or more; high-speed passenger ships,
hovercrafts; floating restaurants, floating hotels, tourist overnight ships,
passenger ships with a capacity of 100 passengers or more), or within 05
working days (for designs not prescribed above and instructional documents),
the Vietnam Register or the Register Sub-Department shall complete the
appraisal of the design documents and instructional materials. If the
application is approved, they shall issue the design appraisal certificate as
prescribed by laws, and issue the notification on appraisal of instructional
materials and designs in accordance with the form in Appendix VI attached to
this Circular (if any). If the application is not approved, they shall notify
the applicant in writing to address the deficiencies.”.
3. Amendments to clause 4, Article 9:
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Article 11. Amendments to some clauses of Article 10 of
Circular No. 48/2015/TT-BGTVT amended by clause 9, Article 1 of Circular No.
16/2023/TT-BGTVT
1. Amendments to clause 2, Article 10:
“2. The
register authority shall receive and review the application. If the application
is incomplete as prescribed by laws, they shall provide guidelines for
completion of the application on the same working day (in case of submission in
person) or within 01 working day (in case of submission by post, online or by
appropriate means). If the application is complete, they shall reach agreement
on the time and location for inspection.”.
2. Amendments to clause 3, Article 10:
“3. The
register authority shall conduct the inspection. Within 01 working day from the
completion of the on-site inspection, the register authority shall issue the
certificate of technical safety and environmental protection for inland
waterway watercrafts in accordance with the laws if inspection results satisfy
national technical regulations and national standards. If the results do not
satisfy the requirements, the register authority shall notify the applicant.”.
Article 12. Amendments to some clauses of Article 11 of
Circular No. 48/2015/TT-BGTVT amended by clause 10, Article 1 of Circular No.
16/2023/TT-BGTVT
1.
Amendments to clause 2, Article 11:
“2. The
register authority shall receive the application and confirm it using the form
in Appendix XIII attached to this Circular. If the application is incomplete as
prescribed by laws, guidelines for completion shall be provided on the same
working day (in case of submission in person) or within 01 working day (in case
of submission by post, online or by appropriate means). If the application is
complete, the register authority shall agree on the time for on-site inspection
at the location requested by the applicant.”.
2. Amendments to clause 4, Article 11:
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Article 13. Amendments to some clauses of Article 12 of
Circular No. 48/2015/TT-BGTVT amended by clause 11, Article 1 of Circular No.
16/2023/TT-BGTVT
1. Amendments to clause 2, Article 12:
“2.
The register authority shall receive, review the application and confirm it
using the form in Appendix XIII attached to this Circular in case of imported
industrial products. If the application is incomplete as prescribed by laws,
guidelines for completion shall be provided on the same working day (in case of
submission in person) or within 01 working day (in case of submission by post,
online or by appropriate means). If the application is complete, the register
authority shall agree on the time for on-site inspection at the location
requested by the applicant.”.
2. Amendments to clause 3, Article 12:
“3.
The register authority shall conduct on-site inspection at the location
requested by the applicant. Within 01 working day from the completion of the
on-site inspection, the register authority shall issue the certificate for
industrial products used for inland waterway watercrafts in accordance with the
laws if the inspection results comply with national technical regulations. If
the results do not satisfy the requirements, the register authority shall
notify the applicant.”.
Article 14. Annulment of clause 8, Article 17 of Circular
No. 48/2015/TT-BGTVT dated September 22, 2015 amended by Article 4 of Circular
No. 26/2020/TT-BGTVT.
Article 15. Annulment of
Appendix XII of Circular No. 48/2015/TT-BGTVT amended by clause 2, Article 7 of
Circular No. 26/2020/TT-BGTVT.
Chapter V
AMENDMENTS
TO SOME ARTICLES OF CIRCULAR NO. 35/2011/TT-BGTVT DATED MAY 06, 2011 OF THE
MINISTER OF TRANSPORT ON PROCEDURES FOR ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF TECHNICAL
SAFETY QUALITY FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING EQUIPMENT, STEAM BOILERS AND PRESSURE
EQUIPMENT USED IN TRANSPORT
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1. Amendments to point c, clause 1, Article 5 amended by point
a, clause 5, Article 1 of Circular No. 21/2023/TT-BGTVT:
“c)
The Vietnam Register shall conduct the design appraisal within 13 working days
from the receipt of complete application. If the application does not satisfy
the requirements, a written notification shall be sent to the design facility.
If the application satisfies the requirements, a design appraisal certificate
shall be issued using the form in Appendix II attached to this Circular, and
the appraisal seal shall be affixed to the design documents.”.
2. Amendments to clause 2, Article 5:
“2.
Deadline for resolution: The design appraisal certificate shall be issued
within 02 working days after the completion of the appraisal as prescribed by
laws.”.
Article 17. Amendments to some clauses of Article 8 of
Circular No. 35/2011/TT-BGTVT
1. Amendments to point b, clause 1, Article 8 amended by point
a, clause 8, Article 1 of Circular No. 21/2023/TT-BGTVT:
“b)
The inspection authority shall receive and review the application. If the
application is incomplete as prescribed by laws, guidelines for completion of
the application shall be provided on the same working day (for submission in person)
or within 02 working days (for submission by post or online). If the
application is complete as prescribed by laws, the inspection authority shall
confirm in the State inspection registration certificate for the quality of
imported goods within half of a working day and agree on the time and place for
the inspection;”.
2. Amendments to clause 2, Article 8:
“2.
Deadline for resolution: The certificate of technical safety quality for
imported equipment or the notification of failure to satisfy the technical
safety quality for imported equipment shall be issued within 02 working days
after the completion of the inspection as prescribed by laws.”.
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“2.
Deadline for resolution: The certificate shall be issued within 02 working days
after the completion of the inspection as prescribed by laws.”.
Article 19. Amendments to clause 2, Article 14 of Circular
No. 35/2011/TT-BGTVT amended by clause 14, Article 1 of Circular No. 21/2023/TT-BGTVT
“2.
Deadline for resolution: The certificate shall be issued within 02 working days
after the completion of the inspection as prescribed by laws.”.
Chapter VI
AMENDMENTS
TO SOME ARTICLES OF CIRCULAR NO. 27/2011/TT-BGTVT DATED APRIL 14, 2011 OF THE
MINISTER OF TRANSPORT ON REGISTRATION OF VIETNAMESE SHIPS ON APPLICATION OF THE
2002 AMENDMENTS TO THE 1974 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT
SEA ATTACHED TO THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE SECURITY OF SHIPS AND PORT
FACILITIES
Article 20. Amendments to clause 2, Article 4 amended by
clause 5, Article 1 of Circular No. 03/2024/TT-BGTVT dated February 21, 2024 of
the Minister of Transport on amendments to some articles of Circular No.
27/2011/TT-BGTVT dated April 14, 2011 of the Minister of Transport on
application of the 2002 amendments to the 1974 International Convention for the
Safety of Life at Sea attached to the International Code for the Security of
Ships and Port Facilities
“2.
Method of implementation
a) The
shipping company shall submit the application in person, by post, online, or by
appropriate means to the Vietnam Register.
b) The
shipping company shall receive the results in person at the Vietnam Register,
by post, online, or by appropriate means.”.
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AMENDMENTS
TO J7NSOME ARTICLES OF CIRCULAR NO. 43/2015/TT-BGTVT DATED APRIL 14, 2011 OF
THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT ON PROCEDURES FOR ISSUANCE, APPROVAL AND REVOCATION
OF MARITIME LABOR COMPLIANCE DECLARATIONS AND MARITIME LABOR CERTIFICATES
Article 21. Amendments to point c, clause 3, Article 4 of
Circular No. 43/2015/TT-BGTVT dated August 20, 2015 of the Minister of
Transport on procedures for issuance, approval and revocation of maritime labor
compliance declarations and maritime labor certificates.
“c)
Within 03 working days from the receipt of complete application as prescribed
in clause 2 of this Article, the Vietnam Register shall complete the appraisal
of the application. If the appraisal results are unsatisfactory, the ship owner
shall supplement and complete the application;”.
Chapter VIII
AMENDMENTS TO SOME ARTICLES OF
CIRCULAR NO. 33/2011/TT-BGTVT DATED APRIL 19, 2011 OF THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT
ON PROCEDURES FOR ISSUING CERTIFICATES OF TECHNICAL SAFETY QUALITY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR SHIPS, EQUIPMENT USED IN OFFSHORE EXPLORATION,
EXPLOITATION, AND TRANSPORT OF OIL AND GAS
Article 22. Amendments to clause 4, Article 5 of Circular
No. 33/2011/TT-BGTVT dated April 19, 2011 of the Minister of Transport on
procedures for issuing certificates of technical safety quality and
environmental protection for ships, equipment used in offshore exploration,
exploitation, and transport of oil and gas
“4.
Deadline for resolution
The time
for design appraisal and issuance of the certificate or notification of design
documents failing to satisfy requirements shall not exceed 18 working days from
the receipt of complete application as prescribed by laws. In cases of new or
complex offshore structure designs where extended appraisal time is necessary,
the register authority shall negotiate the appraisal schedule with the design
facility.”.
Chapter IX
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Article 23. Annulment of some points and clauses of Article
23 of Circular No. 49/2015/TT-BGTVT amended by clause 16, Article 1 of Circular
No. 02/2024/TT-BGTVT.
1. Point
c, clause 1 shall be annulled.
2. Point
c, clause 3 shall be annulled.
Article 24. Amendments to clause 2, Article 24 of Circular
No. 49/2015/TT-BGTVT amended by clause 17, Article 1 of Circular No.
02/2024/TT-BGTVT
“2.
Within 03 working days from the receipt of complete application as prescribed
by laws, the Vietnam Register shall cooperate with the register authority in
reaching agreement on the time, location, and assignment of inspectors to
conduct the practical competence evaluation of the candidate for inspector
recognition. Within 03 working days after completing the practical competence
evaluation of the candidate, the inspector and the register authority shall
complete the practical competence evaluation report of the inspector in
accordance with the form prescribed in Appendix VI attached to this Circular.
The time limit for completion of the practical competence evaluation is 03
months from the receipt of complete application as prescribed by laws.”.
Article 25. Amendments to clause 2, Article 25 of Circular
No. 49/2015/TT-BGTVT amended by clause 18, Article 1 of Circular No.
02/2024/TT-BGTVT
“2.
In cases where the inspector certificate has expired for less than 18 months,
within 03 working days from the receipt of complete application as prescribed
by laws, the Inspector Recognition Council shall propose the Director General
of the Vietnam Register to re-recognize the inspector and issue the inspector
certificate with the validity period as prescribed in clause 3, Article 24 of
this Circular. If the inspector certificate has expired for more than 18
months, the re-recognition procedures shall comply with clauses 2, 3, 4 and 5
of Article 24 of this Circular.”.
Article 26. Amendments to Article 28 of Circular No.
49/2015/TT-BGTVT amended by clause 21, Article 1 of Circular No.
02/2024/TT-BGTVT
“Article 28.
Re-issuance of inspector certificates
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Chapter
X
IMPLEMENTATION
PROVISIONS
Article 27. Implementation provisions
This
Circular comes into force from December 29, 2025.
PP. MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
Nguyen Xuan Sang