Removing IUU “yellow card” for sustainable marine-based economic development

Under the drastic direction of the Government and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, 28 coastal localities in Vietnam have implemented positive measures and recorded encouraging results to soon remove the “yellow card” imposed by the European Commission (EC) on Vietnam for illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Hai Phong authorities distribute information on fisheries exploitation under IUU regulations before vessels head out to sea. (Photo: VNA)

Transporting seafood at Ninh Co fishing port in Thinh Long town, Hai Hau district, Nam Dinh province. (Photo: VNA)

Fishermen prepare to head out to sea from Ninh Co fishing port in Thinh Long town, Hai Hau district, Nam Dinh province. (Photo: VNA)

Production certification and traceability of aquatic products are carried out in accordance with the Law on Fisheries. (Photo: VNA)

Hai Phong authorities check fishing monitoring equipment under IUU regulations before a vessel leaves port. (Photo: VNA)

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