IUU fishing

Crackdown on "three Nos", “ghost” ships to combat IUU fishing: Deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà has requested putting an end to the situation that fishing vessels are operating at sea but they are unmanageable.

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EU supports Vietnam in fight against IUU fishing: EU Ambassador
The fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing is extremely important, so the European Union (EU) is supporting Vietnam by their legislation in the field, said EU Ambasasdor to Vietnam Julien Guerrier in a recent interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency.
Thừa Thiên- Huế must tighten vessel control to fight IUU fishing: Deputy Minister
A report from the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development showed that the province has 437 fishing vessels with a length of at least 15 metres equipped with vessel monitoring system (VMS), including three broken ones.

PM orders heads of poor-performing localities be strictly handled to eradicate IUU fishing
The Government leader requested all resources be summoned for putting an end to fishing vessels’ infringement of foreign waters, especially the vehicles from Kiên Giang, Cà Mau, and Bình Định provinces. Police and border guard forces must enhance coordination with local administrations to step up awareness-raising communications and early detect and prevent the fishermen intending to work illegally in foreign waters.
Việt Nam’s anti-IUU fishing efforts: Insights from Global Experts
The upcoming inspection by the EC scheduled for October 2024 is expected to present another opportunity for Việt Nam to demonstrate its strong political commitment from the central to local levels and stringent measures against IUU fishing.
Removal of IUU fishing-related ‘yellow card’ important for fisheries sector
Given that local fishermen primarily operate nearshore, and following the Government's directives on combating IUU fishing, the three coastal provinces have actively monitored illegal fishing to prevent all violations.
Bình Định cracks down on IUU fishing
The Border Guard Command and relevant authorities in the south-central coastal province of Bình Định on August 12 finalised measures to address illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing ahead of the fifth inspection by the European Commission.

Coastal provinces push for sustainable fisheries to overcome EC warning
The 2017 "yellow card" warning from the EC marked a challenging time for Việt Nam's fisheries sector. Over the past six years, both central and local authorities, including those in the southern Red River Delta, have made significant strides to address this issue.
Deputy PM urges tightening vessel control to combat IUU fishing
The Ministry of Information and Communications was asked to ensure that units and enterprises do not stop satellite-based connectivity with fishing vessels, while coordinating with the MARD to address technical issues.
Thanh Hóa, Quảng Trị step up efforts to combat IUU fishing
During the January-July period, Thanh Hóa Province handled 80 violation cases and levied a total fine of VNĐ967 million (over USD$38,300) on local fishermen and boat owners who committed illegal acts.
Quảng Trị: Non-stop fishing vessel monitoring proves effective in IUU fishing combat
To date, the province has recorded no boats violating foreign waters, venturing out of the areas where fishing activities are allowed, or losing VMS (vessel monitoring system) connection for ten days or more at sea.
Vietnam makes suitable efforts to prevent IUU fishing: WHO expert
Vietnam has made suitable efforts to clamp down on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing while striving to negotiate to have the European Commission (EC)’s “yellow card” removed.
Coastal provinces’ efforts in IUU fishing prevention and combat pay off
Nguyễn Văn Chiến, Vice Director of Bình Thuận's provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, said that the province has mobilised the engagement of the whole political system in the work, focusing on urgent solutions following the Prime Minister’s directions.
EC reschedules fifth IUU fishing inspection in Việt Nam
While awaiting inspection, Việt Nam will continue to take action to remove the EC’s 'yellow card' for local fishery products.
Nam Định border guard force works hard to prevent IUU fishing
Major Vũ Chí Công, head of the border post at Hải Thịnh Port said that along with combating all kinds of criminals in the sea border area, the post has sent officials and soldiers to local vessels to educate fishermen on IUU fishing prevention and control regulations.
Kiên Giang’s border guard force steps up IUU fishing combat
Managing over 1,000 offshore fishing vessels in the locality, the Border Guard Station of Hòn Chông Port in Kiên Lương district has kept strict inspection and supervision of fishing activities. Special attention has been paid to communications and law dissemination to raise ship owners and fishermen's awareness.
Government tightens vessel control to fight IUU fishing
The country has recorded achievements in fishery management, particularly the installation of the VMS devices.

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