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Localities report progresses in IUU fishing combat

Coastal localities nationwide have implemented practical and effective activities and specific measures, demonstrating their determination to join the nation’s efforts to have the “yellow card” that the European Commission (EC) has imposed on Vietnamese seafood regarding illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing lifted in 2024.

Vice Chairman of the Binh Thuan provincial People's Committee Nguyen Hong Hai speaks at the meeting. (Photo: VNA)

Binh Thuan ready for EC’s fifth IUU fishing inspection

The People’s Committee of the south-central coastal province of Binh Thuan on October 10 held a meeting to review efforts in the fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the locality, and to discuss necessary preparations for the European Commission (EC)'s upcoming fifth inspection.

A fishing ship owner and an officer of the Phu Yen provincial Border Guard Command inspect the vessel monitoring system (VMS) on a fishing boat. (Photo: VNA)

Phu Yen ramps up efforts to combat IUU fishing

The People's Committee of the south-central province of Phu Yen has required relevant authorities and coastal localities to implement various solutions to eliminate “three-no's” vessels (no registrations, no checks, no licences), contributing to the country’s efforts to have the European Commission (EC)’s “yellow card” warning against Vietnamese seafood lifted soon.

Vietnam makes great efforts to get EC’s yellow card removed: Official

Vietnam makes great efforts to get EC’s yellow card removed: Official

Under the close supervision of the Government, the Prime Minister, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), along with the tireless efforts of local authorities, Vietnam's fisheries sector has made significant progress after nearly seven years of striving to get the European Commission (EC)'s “yellow card” warning against Vietnamese seafood products lifted, said Director of the Fisheries Resources Surveillance Department Nguyen Quang Hung.

Border guard officers examine fishing vessels' operation. (Photo: VNA)

Kien Giang follows EC recommendations to combat IUU fishing

The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang is following the European Commission (EC)'s recommendations to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, as part of a nationwide effort to lift the EC's "yellow card" warning.

A vessel monitoring system (VMS) installed on fishing boats of Ninh Thuan province's fishermen. (Photo: VNA)

Deputy PM urges perfecting vessel monitoring system

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang has stressed the need to further perfect, manage, and operate the vessel monitoring system (VMS) smoothly and effectively, according to a notice newly issued by the Government’s Office.

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2024 crucial for Vietnam to prove efforts in IUU fight

The upcoming inspection by the European Commission (EC) scheduled for October this year is expected to present another opportunity for Vietnam to demonstrate its strong political commitment from the central to local levels to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, according to insiders.

A border guard officer checks vessel monitoring system. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam’s anti-IUU fishing efforts: Insights from Global Experts

Vietnam has been working hard to realise the European Commission’s (EC) recommendations on combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing for the last seven years. During its on-site visits to Vietnam following the issuance of the “yellow card” warning in 2017, the EC delegation has recognised Vietnam’s positive progress in tackling IUU fishing.

Fishing vessels in the central province of Binh Dinh. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam on right track to have IUU yellow card removed, says ISEAS expert

Vietnam’s efforts to remove the “yellow card” imposed by the European Commission (EC) for illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing have generated positive results. In an interview with the Vietnam News Agency, Dr. Nguyen Khac Giang, a Visiting Fellow at the Vietnam Studies Programme of the Singapore-based ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, says that while there have been widely recognised notable improvements, the biggest challenge for Vietnam is how to meet the EC’s recommendations while ensuring stable livelihoods for millions of fishermen.

Vietnam Coast Guard officers present the national flag to fishermen at sea. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam ramps up efforts to curb IUU fishing for yellow card removal

Right after the European Commission (EC) issued a “yellow card” warning against the Vietnamese seafood industry for illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in October 2017, Vietnam has made significant efforts to gradually meet the requirements made by the EC.

Bac Lieu has all of its fishing vessels of 15m long and above equipped with the VMS. - Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)

Bac Lieu shows strong determination in fighting IUU fishing

The Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu considers combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as an urgent, important and long-term task to ensure the sustainable development of its fishery industry, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Pham Van Thieu has said.

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Ben Tre strictly handles IUU fishing

The Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre has intensively implemented measures to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in anticipation of the fifth working round with the inspection delegation from the European Commission (EC).

Ba Ria - Vung Tau has exerted efforts to fight IUU fishing. (Photo: VNA)

Ba Ria - Vung Tau cracks down on illegal fishing

The southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau has carried out drastic measures and exerted efforts to clamp down on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as an inspection team of the European Commission (EC) will visit Vietnam very soon.

Binh Thuan works hard on combating IUU fishing

Binh Thuan works hard on combating IUU fishing

A conference was held April 9 to review the implementation of Directive No.30- CT/TU of the Party Committee of the south-central coastal province of Binh Thuan on urgent tasks to enhance the management of fishing vessels and fishermen and end fishing in foreign waters.
Joint efforts help prevent IUU fishing

Joint efforts help prevent IUU fishing

Along with authorities of 28 coastal localities nationwide, relevant agencies and forces, including the Border Guards, have been actively promoting legal popularisation and education to raise fishermen's awareness on the fight against the illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, and the compliance with regulations regarding their offshore operation.