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Circular No. 05/1998/TT-BTS guiding the implementation of Decree No. 72/1998/ND-CP of 15 September 1998, of the Government on Ensuring safety for Fishermen and Fishing Means at Sea.

Country/Territory
Viet Nam
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Công Báo No. 12, 31 March 1999, pp. 41-45.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Navigation Fishing vessel Fishing gear/fishing method Harbour Registration Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Asia, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

This Circular elucidates provisions of the Decree, gives an interpretation of terms, and prescribes conditions for the operation by fishermen and fishing vessels, equipment, and gear at sea and responsibilities f fishermen with respect to safety. Agencies that may issue safety certificates are prescribed and requirements regarding ship's masters and crew outlined. The State shall supervise activities by establishing a reporting regime. Tasks of various State and local bodies.

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