According to Article 12 of Vietnam Maritime Laws, the acts prohibited in marine operations in Vietnam are grouped in activities that negatively impact national security, people, traffic, environment, in particular:
Harm or pose threatened harms to national sovereignty and security.
Carry people, goods, baggage, weapons, radioactive substances, hazardous discarded substances and narcotics in contravention of laws.
Intentionally create obstacles which can pose dangers or obstructions to marine traffic.
Use and operate ships which have not been registered or inspected or exceed the validity duration of registration and inspection; use counterfeit registration and inspection.
Refuse to participate in marine search and rescue activities if practical conditions permit.
Cause environmental pollution.
Infringe upon life, health, honor and dignity of persons aboard ships; embezzle and intentionally damage or ruin property aboard ships; take flight after causing any shipwreck.
Cause the public disorder, impede or react against implementation of duties of law enforcers on board ships and at seaports.
Destroy, damage, disassemble or steal components, parts, raw materials, building materials and equipment of marine construction works.
Damage, destroy and intentionally move or reduce the efficacy of marine signaling systems.
Explode bombs or other explosive materials within the boundaries of a seaport, port water area or navigational channel without authorization granted by competent authorities.
Illegally build and operate seaports and other structures within the planned boundaries of approved seaports, navigational channels and within the protective enclosure of marine structures.
Develop construction projects which may reduce or eliminate effects of marine structures.
Commit abuse of title, position and authority to contravene regulations on port authority; abet and screen persons who commit violations against maritime laws from any punitive measures.
