SHIPS CARRYING RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ALLOWED IN THE TERRITORIAL SEA OF VIETNAM
This is the information from the Decree No. 16/2018/ND-CP dated February 02, 2018 of the Government on sea-lanes and traffic separation schemes in the territorial sea of Vietnam.
Accordingly, in the territorial sea of Vietnam, foreign nuclear-powered ships and ships carrying radioactive substances or other inherently dangerous or noxious substances shall carry technical documents related to the ship and cargo on board the ship, and documents concerning compulsory civil liability insurance; Implement decisions made by the competent authorities of Vietnam on application of special precautionary measures, including prohibition from passage through the territorial sea of Vietnam or forced leaving from the territorial sea of Vietnam in case there are signs or clear evidence of possibility to cause leakage of hazardous substances or pollution of marine environment.
Ships carrying cargoes, passengers and luggage or military ships and other ships operated for non-commercial purposes, that must pass through the territorial sea and internal waters of Vietnam in order to enter into seaports of Vietnam, are required to navigate according to designated lanes and carry out procedures for ships moving to ports.
This Decree takes effect on April 01, 2018 and replaces the Decree No. 146/2013/ND-CP.
