Announcement of seaport waters in Nghe An province

(Baonghean.vn) - The Ministry of Transport has issued Circular No. 26/2016/TT-BGTVT announcing the seaport waters in Nghe An province and the management area of ​​Nghe An Maritime Port Authority.

Cua Lo Port. Photo: Sy Minh

Accordingly, Nghe An seaport waters in Nghe An province include: Nghe An seaport waters in Dong Hoi area; Nghe An seaport waters in Cua Lo - Ben Thuy area.

The Director of the Vietnam Maritime Administration shall organize the announcement of pilot pick-up and drop-off areas, quarantine areas, anchorage and transshipment areas, and storm shelter areas for ships entering and leaving Nghe An seaport and other water areas and regions according to regulations.

Nghe An Maritime Port Authority, based on the actual situation of hydrometeorological conditions, draft, vessel tonnage and nature of goods, designates specific locations for vessels to pick up and drop off pilots, conduct quarantine, anchor, transship and avoid storms in the water area according to regulations, ensuring maritime safety and security and preventing environmental pollution.

Nghe An Maritime Port Authority and Ha Tinh Maritime Port Authority are responsible for coordinating the management of Nghe An seaport waters on Lam River in the Cua Lo - Ben Thuy area.

In addition, Nghe An Maritime Port Authority is responsible for state management of maritime safety, maritime security and environmental pollution prevention in the sea area of ​​Nghe An province.

This Circular takes effect from January 1, 2017.

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