Decree 247/2025 changed how vessels are registered under the Vietnamese flag. This guide covers the steps, documents, age rules and deletion risks for owners, lenders and charterers.
A buyer’s checklist for second-hand vessel acquisitions: MOA terms, inspection, class records, encumbrances, deletion, escrow and delivery. Includes a risk matrix and closing list.
Foreign tonnage on a Vietnam-to-Vietnam voyage can expose owners, charterers and lenders. This guide sets out structures, approvals and a compliance checklist.
