Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee has just issued a document on the deployment of submersible service in Nha Trang Bay.
Illustrative photo. From: Internet.
Accordingly, the diving service in Nha Trang Bay is a new and unique service that enriches the types of tourism in the locality. Therefore, the Provincial People's Committee supports the extension to continue piloting submersible activities as proposes of Vinpearl Joint Stock Company. At the same time, agreed the Company's proposal on surveying in order to study and expand more submersible activities around Hon Mun area and other areas in Nha Trang Bay if resonable. During the survey, the Company is required to closely coordinate with the Nha Trang City People's Committee, Nha Trang Bay Management Board to make specific plans to avoid causing negative impacts on the environment of Hon Mun Marine Protected Area...
The Provincial People's Committee also proposed the Ministry of Transport to consider organizing the evaluation of the end of the pilot phase and a final report to officially deploy the submersible service; research, review, and supplement regulations on the operation of submersibles to suit reality in order to create favorable conditions for management agencies and enterprises in the implementation process.
It is known that on October 30th 2020, the Prime Minister had a document on agree with principle to pilot the operation of tourist submersible services in Nha Trang Bay of Vinpearl Joint Stock Company, the pilot period is 2 years from the date of operation. According to the decision of the Ministry of Transport, Vinpearl Joint Stock Company is allowed to pilot submersible operations in Bai Bang area from February to October every year; Hon Mot area from about October to February next year. The pilot period is from February 2021 to February 2023. Through the actual operation situation, the Ministry of Transport assessed: Despite facing many difficulties due to the Covid-19 epidemic, the pilot implementation still ensures maritime safety and security for tourists, contributing to protect the environment, increase the types of tourism and promote the socio-economic development of the locality...
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