Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) This is a practical action contributing to improving theposition and reputation of the country in general and aquatic products inparticular in the international market, according to the unit.
To that end, it has coordinated with provincial authorities to strengthen management and supervision over fishingvessels operating at sea to promptly detect and handle those that stay uncontactedand encroach on foreign waters, and closely monitor product traceability.
The province has resolutely handled violations related toillegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing to put an end to Ca Mau'sfishing vessels infringing on foreign waters.
Since the beginning of 2023, the provincial force hasorganised many dissemination campaigns on the Law on Vietnam Border Defence andthe fight against IUU fishing to raise awareness on and responsibilities ofofficials and coastal residents in the management and protection ofsea and island sovereignty and sea-based economic development.
Therefore, Ca Mau fishermen have committed not to operate theirships in foreign waters.
The southernmost province currently has nearly 5,000 fishingvessels, of which all of the over 1,500 that need to be installed with cruise monitoring devicesin accordance with regulations have completed the requirement./.
VNA
