04:11, 05/11/2020

Green light for tourist submarine services on Nha Trang Bay

The Prime Minister has agreed in principle to allow Vinpearl to pilot submarine tours on Nha Trang Bay...

The Prime Minister has agreed in principle to allow Vinpearl to pilot submarine tours on Nha Trang Bay under the Ministry of Transportation’s request. The DeepView 24 submarine is allowed to be piloted to serve tourists for 2 years since its operation, according to  a representative of Vinpearl Joint Stock Company on November 4. 
 
Accordingly, the Prime Minister assigned the Ministry of Transportation to preside over and coordinate with the Ministry of Defense, Khanh Hoa People's Committee and relevant agencies to assess the scope of operation, rescue plan and management of the pilot implementation of submarine tour services provided by Vinpearl Joint Stock Company on Nha Trang Bay, Khanh Hoa Province to ensure safety, security, environmental conservation and regeneration of ecosystems in Nha Trang Bay.
 
The Prime Minister requested during the pilot implementation relevant agencies to regularly inspect and control the operation of the vehicle and other subsidiary activities to ensure complete safety; the Ministry of Transportation to check and supplement provisions on submarine operation to adapt to actual circumstances and report to the Prime Minister.
 
DeepView 24 has been brought to Nha Trang Bay and procedures for the operation license are underway.
 
Thanh Nguyen 
Translated by N.T