| THE PRIME MINISTER OF GOVERNMENT ------- | SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM Independence - Freedom - Happiness ------------ |
| No: 133/2003/QD-TTg | Hanoi, July 04, 2003 |
DECISION
ON THE MANAGEMENT OF NAVIGABLE CHANNELS
THE PRIME MINISTER
Pursuant to the December 25, 2001 Law on Organization of the Government;
Pursuant to the July 12, 1990 Maritime Code of Vietnam;
At the proposals of the Ministry of Communications and Transport (Official Dispatch No. 359/GTVT-KHDT of January 28, 2003) and the Ministry of Justice (Official Dispatch No. 358/TP/HTQT of May 30, 2003),
DECIDES:
Chapter I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1.- This Decision prescribes the management of construction and investment as well as operation of navigable channels in and out of seaports, applicable to all subjects that deal in the exploitation of seaports in Vietnam, except for channels in and out of ports used exclusively for military purposes, which are managed by the Ministry of Defense.
Article 2.- Interpretation of terms
In this Decision, the following phrases are construed as follows:
1. "Navigable channels" mean the limits of waters determined by maritime-signaling system, including the system of maritime signals and support works, which ensure the safe operation of ships and boats, and are announced by competent agencies.
2. "Public navigable channels" mean navigable channels invested and built by the State for public use.
