In Vietnam, what are regulations on carriers of inland waterways transport of dangerous goods?

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• What are regulations on carriers of inland waterways transport of dangerous goods license in Vietnam?
• What are regulations on revocation of carriers licenses to transport dangerous goods in Vietnam?

What are regulations on carriers of inland waterways transport of dangerous goods in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Article 29 of the Decree 42/2020/NĐ-CP stipulating regulations on carriers of inland waterways transport of dangerous goods in Vietnam as follows:

1. Use vehicles suitable to the type of dangerous goods to be transported. Provide usernames and passwords for automobile trackers or the automatic identification system (AIS) of the vehicles granted transport licenses for licensing authorities before transport (for commercial vehicles).

2. Inspect goods and ensure safety before transport begins as per regulations.

3. Comply with all requirements from the consignor and regulations stated in transport licenses.

4. Affix hazard placards applicable to the type of dangerous goods being transported according to regulations.

5. Clean and remove all hazard placards from the vehicles transporting dangerous goods when unloading is completed and the vehicles no longer transport the same type of goods.

6. Adhere to regulations written in transport licenses and only transport dangerous goods that require transport licenses and affixing of hazard placards and signs when holding unexpired and appropriate transport licenses.

7. Only transport dangerous goods when all requirements concerning procedures, dossiers and packing have been satisfied.

8. Follow instructions of supervisory authorities or construction units when transporting flammable substances, substances liable to spontaneous combustion or desensitized liquid or solid explosives through bridges or tunnels of extreme importance or constructions works with high temperature, welding sparks or electric sparks.

9. Provide oil spill response plans when transporting oil and/or gasoline by inland waterways.

10. Organize training and issue training completion certificates for drivers of land motor vehicles as regulated. Retain training dossiers for at least 3 years.

What are regulations on revocation of carriers' licenses to transport dangerous goods in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Clause 3, Article 19 of the Decree 42/2020/NĐ-CP stipulating regulations on revocation of carriers' licenses to transport dangerous goods in Vietnam as follows:

Carriers whose transport licenses are revoked by competent authorities must cease all activities related to transport of dangerous goods according to the decision to impose administrative sanction. After such revocation, if a carrier wishes to continue transporting dangerous goods, it may reapply for the transport license according to regulations in Clause 3 Article 18 of this Decree.

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