Decree No. 123/2026/ND-CP: Details on Inland Waterway Vessel Construction/Repair Facilities and Oversized/Overweight Cargo Transport
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Decree No. 123/2026/ND-CP dated 4 April 2026 details provisions of the Inland Waterway Traffic Law, taking effect 1 July 2026 and replacing Decrees 24/2015/ND-CP, 08/2021/ND-CP, and 06/2024/ND-CP. The Decree covers two main areas: (1) fire safety, occupational safety, and environmental protection requirements for facilities constructing, converting, or repairing waterway vessels; and (2) the procedure for submitting and approving transport plans for oversized cargo (length over 40 m, width over 10 m, or height over 4.5 m) and overweight cargo (total weight over 100 tonnes). The Vietnam Maritime and Inland Waterways Administration approves inter-provincial and seaport departure plans; provincial Departments of Construction approve intra-provincial plans. The approval deadline is 2 working days from receipt of a complete dossier.
Scope and Effectivity
Effective 1 July 2026, replacing Decrees 24/2015/ND-CP, 08/2021/ND-CP, and 06/2024/ND-CP. Repeals specific articles of Decrees 128/2018/ND-CP, 54/2022/ND-CP, and 140/2025/ND-CP.
Vessel Construction/Conversion/Repair Facilities
Facilities must meet fire safety, occupational safety, and environmental protection requirements under applicable law.
Oversized and Overweight Cargo
Definitions:
- Oversized: indivisible cargo with length > 40 m, width > 10 m, or height > 4.5 m
- Overweight: indivisible cargo with total weight > 100 tonnes
Mandatory transport plan contents:
- Waterway route profile: width, depth, curve radius, clearance height under crossings
- Cargo information: dimensions and total weight
- Estimated voyage time, departure and arrival ports
- Vessel type and specifications
- Traffic safety guidance and support requirements
Approval authority:
- Vietnam Maritime and Inland Waterways Administration: vessels departing from seaports or on inter-provincial routes
- Provincial Department of Construction: intra-provincial routes
Procedure: Submit one dossier set in person, by post, or online. Approval deadline: 2 working days from receipt.