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Joint Circular No. 27/2003/TTLT/BQP-BTS guiding the coordination between the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Aquatic Resources in performing State Management over the Coast Guard’s activities and the coordination of activities between the Coast Guard and concerned Forces of the sea areas and continental shelf of Vietnam.

Country/Territory
Viet Nam
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Công Báo No. 26, 24 April 2003, pp. 27-29.
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Marine fisheries Fishing area Fishing vessel Fishing gear/fishing method Access right Animal feed/feedstuffs Fishing authorization Fishing charge Marking/identification Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Coastal zone management Continental shelf Maritime zone Management/conservation Navigation
Geographical area
Asia, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
9 May 2003.
Abstract

The Ministries of Defense and Aquatic resources shall cooperate in producing legal documentation and managing Coast Guard and other Forces in regard to all activities dealing with aquatic resources exploitation and protection, prevention and control of marine pollution, education and diffusion of the Vietnamese legislation on aquatic resources. The Ministries shall be responsible for issuing fishing licenses and permits, registration certificates for fishing activities and permits for aquatic resources exploitation, fishing ship and crew registration certificates, Quarantine certification for aquatic animals and plants for breeding , quality certificates for breeds, feeds, drugs and chemical agents used in aquaculture facilities and for fishing gear and nets. The Coast Guard and other appointed forces shall patrol the sea areas and continental shelf to monitor fishing activities, inspect fishing vessels, prevent violations.

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