Institute Of Coastal Engineering

Address: No. 658, Vo Van Kiet str., Ward 1, Dist. 5, Ho Chi Minh city

Phone: (08) 38362821                                            Fax:(08)39245269

Website:   www.icoe.org.vn                                    Email: vienktbien@.vnn.vn

SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES

- Research and application of updated science and technology in the field: marine dynamics (marine constructions, estuaries, islands, high tidal area), water resources for aquaculture seafood, marine eco-environment protection, prevention and mitigation of natural disasters and effects of climate change at coastal areas, estuaries and islands; specialized scientific and technological information.

- Research and application of science and technology in the field of exploration and exploitation of natural resources and offshore economic development, islands and coastal; Manufacturing products on the basis of research results.

DEVELOPMENT ORIENTATION

- Develop facilities and staff of the Institute strong enough to serve the sustainable exploitation and to protect Vietnamese waters including: coastal areas, estuaries and coastal network of rivers   influenced by the sea, islands and off-shore water in Vietnam territory

- Sustainable development strategy based on three major poles: (1) Human Resources (2) mechanism and (3) Facilities.

- High priority for qualified staff; strengthening international cooperation in research and technology transfer to meet the development requirements.