Summary of Vietnamese trading restrictions
In accordance with the Vietnamese Maritime Code, Section B, Article 23, Item 3 "Foreign sea-going vessels run by nuclear power shall not be permitted to operate in inland and territorial waters of Vietnam unless approval is granted".
The only other restriction applied relates to commodities contained in the "List of Im-Export Prohibited Cargoes", such as weapons and narcotics. This list is issued yearly by the Ministry of Commerceand The Customs General Department. (Unfortunately BIMCO does not possess a copy of the latest list).
Support for eradicating piracy in the Gulf of Guinea is gaining strength both in Asia and world-wide. Organisations including Japan’s NYK Line and the Asian Shipowners’ Association are among the latest to join in the call for action.
Please find attached the 15 January 2019 United for Wildlife Transport Taskforce Intelliegence Bulletin, concerning Johor, Malaysia as a Key Transit Hub for Illicit Ivory and Rhino Horn Trafficking.
Please find attached the 1 December 2018 United for Wildlife Transport Taskforce Intelliegence Bulletin, concerning stone (Rough Stone, Quartz, and Jade) used as a Concealment Method for Illicit Ivory and Rhino Horn.
