About 100km from the mainland, Bach Long Vy district island, one ofthe eight major fishing grounds in the Tonkin Gulf, is focusing onbuilding itself into a centre for fishery logistic services and searchand rescue - a firm support for fishermen when going out to sea.
Embracing a strategic position and significant importance in nationaldefence, security and the maritime economy, the district island hasinvested over 1 trillion VND (47.6 million USD) in developing itsinfrastructure.
A port and an anchorage in the southof the island were put into operation in 2011, creating a breakthroughin fishery logistic services in the region.
A numberof works and projects serving the development of fishing logisticservices, such as fresh water, fuel and other necessities, as well asthose for seafood processing and purchasing are also now operational.
The island is also important for its function as asearch and rescue centre, which serves as a storm shelter for about20,000 boats every year, while coordinating with other information unitsin the mainland to help fishermen in distress at sea.
Vice Chairman of the Bach Long Vy People’s Committee Dao Trong Tuesaid rescuing and supporting fishermen have become a frequent, eveneveryday task of the local authorities and people.
The most recent case occurred on March 2, when the fishing ship TH90991-TS with a capacity of 320 CV, captained by Pham Van Hanh from MinhLoc commune, Hau Loc district, central Thanh Hoa province, was sunkduring a stormy night, leaving eight fishermen missing.
Receiving the information, the local authorities and the Border Guard,in coordination with local fishermen, successfully rescued sevensailors. The sailors were then given money and food so they could returnto their families.
Vu Van Cu, head of the fisheriespan-network in Lap Le commune, Thuy Nguyen district, said that everyyear, hundreds of thousands of fishing boats nationwide flock to thefishing grounds in the region. As small boats cannot stay at sea for along time without assistance, the establishment of a logistic servicescentre in Bach Long Vy is a great way for them to stay longer at sea.
According to Chairman of the Bach Long Vy People’sCommittee Bui Duc Quang, the district will stick to its goal of becominga centre for fishery logistic services, and search and rescue.
The district is completing the infrastructure system for the port,anchorage and other supporting works with a 86.5 billion project tobuild an anchorage in the southwest of the island being accelerated, headded.-VNA
Embracing a strategic position and significant importance in nationaldefence, security and the maritime economy, the district island hasinvested over 1 trillion VND (47.6 million USD) in developing itsinfrastructure.
A port and an anchorage in the southof the island were put into operation in 2011, creating a breakthroughin fishery logistic services in the region.
A numberof works and projects serving the development of fishing logisticservices, such as fresh water, fuel and other necessities, as well asthose for seafood processing and purchasing are also now operational.
The island is also important for its function as asearch and rescue centre, which serves as a storm shelter for about20,000 boats every year, while coordinating with other information unitsin the mainland to help fishermen in distress at sea.
Vice Chairman of the Bach Long Vy People’s Committee Dao Trong Tuesaid rescuing and supporting fishermen have become a frequent, eveneveryday task of the local authorities and people.
The most recent case occurred on March 2, when the fishing ship TH90991-TS with a capacity of 320 CV, captained by Pham Van Hanh from MinhLoc commune, Hau Loc district, central Thanh Hoa province, was sunkduring a stormy night, leaving eight fishermen missing.
Receiving the information, the local authorities and the Border Guard,in coordination with local fishermen, successfully rescued sevensailors. The sailors were then given money and food so they could returnto their families.
Vu Van Cu, head of the fisheriespan-network in Lap Le commune, Thuy Nguyen district, said that everyyear, hundreds of thousands of fishing boats nationwide flock to thefishing grounds in the region. As small boats cannot stay at sea for along time without assistance, the establishment of a logistic servicescentre in Bach Long Vy is a great way for them to stay longer at sea.
According to Chairman of the Bach Long Vy People’sCommittee Bui Duc Quang, the district will stick to its goal of becominga centre for fishery logistic services, and search and rescue.
The district is completing the infrastructure system for the port,anchorage and other supporting works with a 86.5 billion project tobuild an anchorage in the southwest of the island being accelerated, headded.-VNA
