A Vietnamese plan to control environmental pollution from maritime activities and meet targets set out in the annexes of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL Convention), has been approved by the Vietnamese Prime Minister, Nguyễn Xuân Phúc.
The plan also aims to develop the capabilities of officials and civil servants in state maritime management agencies as well as the quality of environment inspectors and supervisors who supervise sea ports.
Under the plan, relevant agencies will review legal documents on prevention of pollution caused by ships and management of discharge from ships in maritime activities and in offshore gas and oil exploration and exploitation from 2016 to 2020, with a view to fully implementing regulations in annexes III, IV, V and VI of the MARPOL.
Vietnamese officials will conduct regular inspections to make sure the country is fulfilling its responsibility towards ships carrying Vietnam’s flag as well as the responsibilities of a coastal nation with sea ports. The officials will also investigate and deal with maritime accidents, including training for sea port inspection officers and ship registry officers.
The plan also mentions increasing cooperation with international organisations in the maritime sector and other countries in the region to facilitate information exchange, technical assistance, personnel training and technology transfer relating to the implementation of MARPOL.
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