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Decree No. 72/1998/ND-CP on ensuring the safety of fishermen and the fishery means on sea.

Country/Territory
Viet Nam
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Công Báo No. 31, 10 November, 1998, pp. 15-18.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing vessel Fishing gear/fishing method Navigation Fishing authorization Territorial sea Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

This Decree shall apply to all Vietnamese fishermen and vessels operating in the Vietnamese sea areas. The Decree is divided into three Chapters: General provisions (I); Conditions for fishermen and fishery means to operate at sea and responsibilities of fishermen (II); State management over fishery activities (III), Implementing provisions (IV). The Decree requires owners of vessels to purchase insurance for vessels, and crew, to have fishery registration certificates, safety certificate, and fishing permit on board, etc. The shipmaster shall obtain an operating licence in accordance with size and type of fishing vessel. Various norms for the protection of crew are prescribed in Chapter II. Chapter III specifies the duties of the Ministry of Aquatic Resources and other ministries as regards the fishing operations and the safety of crew and fishing vessels at sea.

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Implemented by

Decree No. 80/2002/ND-CP amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Government’s Decree No. 72/1998/ND-CP.

Legislation | Viet Nam | 2002

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Fishing gear/fishing method, Navigation, Institution, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Decree No. 66/2005/ND-CP on ensuring safety for people and ships engaged in fisheries activities.

Legislation | Viet Nam | 2005

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Navigation, Registration, Territorial sea

Source: FAO, FAOLEX