Society

Coast Guard Region 3 launches peak campaign against IUU fishing

All forces will apply coordinated measures, including observation and reconnaissance, to ensure no suspicious vessel goes unchecked, particularly fishing boats that lose vessel monitoring system (VMS) signals.

The Coast Guard Region 3 Command launches a peak campaign to strengthen patrols, inspections, and law enforcement to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. (Photo: VGP)
The Coast Guard Region 3 Command launches a peak campaign to strengthen patrols, inspections, and law enforcement to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. (Photo: VGP)

Ho Chi Minh City (VNA) – The Coast Guard Region 3 Command has launched a peak campaign to strengthen patrols, inspections, and law enforcement to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

At a meeting held in Ho Chi Minh City’s Phuoc Thang ward on October 28, the command assigned specific tasks to its units to intensify operations at sea. Under the plan, Coast Guard ships will work closely with those from Border Guard Flotilla 18 to patrol and monitor the assigned waters.

All forces will apply coordinated measures, including observation and reconnaissance, to ensure no suspicious vessel goes unchecked, particularly fishing boats that lose vessel monitoring system (VMS) signals. They will inspect all boats showing signs of violations such as operating in foreign fishing grounds, disconnecting VMS devices, or falling under the “three no’s” category (no registration, no fishing license, or no inspection).

Speaking at the launch, Colonel Nguyen Minh Khanh, Deputy Commander and Chief of the Staff of the Coast Guard Region 3 Command, urged all units to uphold a strong sense of responsibility and ensure full preparedness in terms of personnel, vessels, and equipment.

He emphasied the importance of conducting patrols and inspections in accordance with the law while maintaining absolute safety throughout operations. Units must also provide daily situation reports for timely direction from higher command.

The Coast Guard Region 3 Command affirmed its commitment to strictly follow directives from the Prime Minister and the Ministry of National Defence, resolutely cracking down on all IUU violations. The goal is to completely eliminate illegal fishing activities before the European Commission (EC) conducts its fifth inspection in Vietnam, contributing to the country’s efforts to have the EC’s “yellow card” removed in 2025.

Any detected violations will be handled strictly, while coordination with local authorities and relevant agencies will be strengthened to prevent repeat offences.

During patrols, coast guard officers will also engage in communications, educating and guiding fishermen in compliance with fisheries rules. They will remain ready to carry out search and rescue operations and other emergency missions when required./.

VNA
#IUU fishing #Coast Guard Region 3 #fishing vessels #VMS #EC #yellow card
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)

Dak Lak to hold officials accountable for any laxity in IUU fishing fight

The Chairperson has instructed coastal communes and wards to mobilise all local political systems to closely monitor and prevent any illegal fishing activities, particularly those involving boats operating illegally in foreign waters. Local authorities are also required to thoroughly review the fishing fleet, ensuring that all vessels are properly registered, inspected, and licensed in accordance with regulations.

Inspecting fishing vessel data on the vessel monitoring system. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam intensifies efforts to have EC’s IUU “yellow card” lifted

With strong government direction, close coordination among ministries and localities, and visible progress in management, surveillance, and handling of violations, Vietnam is steadily advancing toward having the EC’s “yellow card” lifted and developing a modern, responsible, and sustainable fisheries sector that contributes to marine economic growth and international integration.

Ships dock at Ninh Co port (Photo: VNA)

Ninh Binh deploys measures to fight IUU fishing in peak action month

Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Tran Anh Dung said the province has instructed the Department of Agriculture and Environment to coordinate with relevant agencies to propose policies for occupational transition and decommissioning of fishing vessels that no longer operate, and to support the replacement and maintenance of vessel monitoring system (VMS) devices in accordance with Decree No. 37/2024/ND-CP.

See more

Delegates and students pose for a commemorative photo. (Photo: baocantho.com.vn)

Four more Can Tho schools earn French education accreditation

The recognition of six schools under the Label FrancEducation programme is expected to create momentum for expanding education cooperation between French and Can Tho institutions, contributing to human resources development and friendship between the two countries.

A seminar at the programme (Photo: VNA)

Event promotes inclusion, empowerment for youth with disabilities

A key feature of the programme will be the dialogue “The Inspirers – Family Support on the Journey of Resilience”, where exemplary families and inspirational figures will share stories of overcoming adversity and spread messages of compassion, understanding and community responsibility in building an inclusive and humane society.

UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis (Photo: VNA)

South–South cooperation promotes rights, justice for women and girls

UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis commended Vietnam’s sustained commitment to gender equality, noting advances in budgeting, land use, social insurance and domestic violence prevention under the recent review of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).

Party General Secretary To Lam presents Nhan Dan newspaper with the first-class Labour Order on March 11. (Photo: VNA)

Nhan Dan newspaper must act as ideological vanguard, shield, information sensor: Party chief

In a keynote address at a ceremony in Hanoi marking the 75th anniversary of the newspaper’s first issue on March 11, General Secretary Lam highlighted its more than seven decades of evolution while maintaining its role as the Party’s sharp ideological weapon, an effective information and communication channel for Party committees and authorities at all levels, and a trusted platform for Party members and people.

A poster celebrating the Election Day (Photo: VNA)

Final preparations underway for Election Day

In Hanoi, local authorities have increased the dissemination of election-related information through community loudspeaker systems, information boards, official websites and verified social media pages, helping officials, Party members and residents better understand their rights and responsibilities as voters.

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man inspects a constituency in Dong Nai province. (Photo: VNA)

Dong Nai works to ensure workers cast vote on Election Day

With the utmost regard for citizens’ electoral rights and responsibilities, and in a spirit of creating optimal conditions for workers, especially those employed in industrial parks and non-state enterprises, the provincial leader has requested that no overtime be scheduled during voting hours.

Zambia's Minister of Agriculture Reuben Mtolo Phiri (first, left), learns about the OM19 rice variety grown at Tien Thuan cooperative in Thanh Quoi commune,, Can Tho city (Photo: VNA)

Can Tho shares agricultural transformation experience with Zambia

Rice production remains Can Tho’s key industry. Alongside maintaining production, Can Tho has encouraged value chain linkages among farmers, cooperatives and businesses, while accelerating the application of science and technology, mechanisation and digital transformation in farming.

Staff members of the Hanoi Public Administrative Service Centre handle administrative procedures for local residents. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi: 95% of administrative procedures to be handled from home

The plan targets that at least 80% of administrative procedures under the city’s authority will be provided as fully online public services, while more than 95% of applications will be received and processed entirely online. By June 30, 2026, about 80% of administrative procedures are expected to be restructured based on integrated data systems, with the figure rising to 95% by the end of the year.