*The document attached is the unofficial translation of Vietnam’s Law on Natural Resources and Environment of Sea adopted from economica.vn, which should be used for reference to grasp the content of the Law.

• Summary

This document contains the English version of Vietnam’s Law on Natural Resources and Environment of Sea and Islands – Law No. 82/2015/QH13, promulgated by the National Assembly of Vietnam on 25 June 2013. The Law consists of 10 Chapters with 80 Articles.

Chapter I (Article 1-8): General Provisions

Chapter II (Article 9- 11): Strategy for Exploitation and Sustainable Use of Natural Resources and Environment of Sea and Island.

Chapter III (Article 12-21): Fundamental Investigation, Scientific Research on Resource and Environment,

Chapter IV (Article 22-38): General Plan for Exploitation and Sustainable Use of  Natural Resources in Littoral Zones.

Chapter V (Article 39-41): Management of Natural Resources and Islands.

Chapter VI (Article 42-63) Control of Pollution, Coping with Spill of Oil, Toxic Chemicals, and Sea Dumping.

Chapter VII (Article 43-70): General Monitoring And Supervision, Information And Database System On Natural Resources And Environment Of Sea And Islands

Chapter VIII (Article 71-72): International Cooperation On Natural Resources And Environment Of Sea And Islands

Chapter IX (Article 73-78): Responsibilities For General Management Of Natural Resources And Environment Of Sea And Islands.

Chapter X (Chapter 79-80): Implementary Provisions.

• Document: Vietnam’s Law on Natural Resources and Environment of Sea and Islands – Law No. 82/2015/QH13 on 25 June 2013 (Unofficial English translation, adopted from economica.vn)