The Ministry of Transport announced its plan to open a mixed river-searoute connecting the Sa Ky port and Ly Son Island in central Quang Ngaiprovince on February 26.
Vessels operating on theroute must be river-sea compatible ships (VR-SB) under the NationalTechnical Regulation on the Rule of Inland-Waterway Ships Classificationand Construction.
In addition, vessel crew members are required to have professional competence qualifications.
Ly Son district lies 18 nautical miles off the Vietnamese coast andcovers an area of 10km2. It includes three communes: An Hai, An Vinh andAn Binh.
The island district has a population of approximately2,100. The majority of residents earn a living from fishing and farminggarlics and spring onions.
Ly Son is striving to become a maritime economic centre by 2025, with a focus on tourism and aquaculture.
Archaeologistsfound relics of Sa Huynh culture on the island dating back to 3,000years ago. Starting in the 16th century, a number of ethnic groupsmigrated to Ly Son from the mainland and have inhabited the island eversince.
The island boasts numerous forms of intangible culturalheritage, such as traditional boat races and the Hoang Sa Soldier Feastand Commemoration Festival, which was recognised as a national heritagein April, 2013.-VNA
Vessels operating on theroute must be river-sea compatible ships (VR-SB) under the NationalTechnical Regulation on the Rule of Inland-Waterway Ships Classificationand Construction.
In addition, vessel crew members are required to have professional competence qualifications.
Ly Son district lies 18 nautical miles off the Vietnamese coast andcovers an area of 10km2. It includes three communes: An Hai, An Vinh andAn Binh.
The island district has a population of approximately2,100. The majority of residents earn a living from fishing and farminggarlics and spring onions.
Ly Son is striving to become a maritime economic centre by 2025, with a focus on tourism and aquaculture.
Archaeologistsfound relics of Sa Huynh culture on the island dating back to 3,000years ago. Starting in the 16th century, a number of ethnic groupsmigrated to Ly Son from the mainland and have inhabited the island eversince.
The island boasts numerous forms of intangible culturalheritage, such as traditional boat races and the Hoang Sa Soldier Feastand Commemoration Festival, which was recognised as a national heritagein April, 2013.-VNA