The inspection aimed to identify grassroots-level difficulties, promptly address technical bottlenecks, require telecommunications enterprises to upgrade their systems, and advise the Government and relevant ministries and sectors on refining mechanisms and policies.
The reinforced measures underscore Ho Chi Minh City’s determination to meet international commitments, contribute to the removal of the EU “yellow card”, and promote a sustainable and responsible fisheries sector.
According to the municipal Department of Agriculture and Environment, 100% of fishing vessels in the city have been registered and fully updated on the National Fisheries Database System (Vnfishbase).
Police forces from Lam Dong, Ca Mau, An Giang, Can Tho, Vinh Long, Dong Thap, and Ho Chi Minh City held a joint review on January 12 in Xuan Huong - Da Lat ward, Lam Dong province, strengthening efforts to combat organisations and individuals arranging or brokering illegal border crossings for illegal fishing overseas.
Patrol vessel KN-373, assigned to Fisheries Surveillance Flotilla No. 3 under Coast Guard Region 2 Command, will work closely with units from Vietnam Coast Guard Region 4 during the operations.
As of early January 2026, the province had 8,210 registered fishing vessels, with more than 90% holding valid fishing licences, according to the department. A total of 8,115 vessels, or 98.76%, have been updated in the National Population Database, while 1,773 out of 1,941 vessels measuring 15 metres or longer have been granted food safety certificates, accounting for 91.34%.
According to the provincial Department of Fisheries, as of January 6, Gia Lai had 5,744 registered fishing vessels, all of which have been fully updated on the VNFishbase database. All active vessels hold valid fishing licences, achieving 100% compliance with the Law on Fisheries.
After eight years under the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning over illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, the south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa has intensified fisheries management measures, helping reduce violations and raise fishermen’s compliance, as Vietnam works towards sustainable and responsible fishing.
Thanks to the coordinated implementation of these measures, Nghe An has completed all 19 key task groups required for efforts to have the European Commission’s “yellow card" on Vietnam's seafood industry lifted.
Vessels measuring from 6 to under 12 metres in length in Quang Ngai will be eligible for support of up to 50 million VND (1,903 USD) each; those from 12 to under 15 metres up to 100 million VND; from 15 to under 20 metres up to 200 million VND; and those 20 metres and longer up to 300 million VND.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the 28th meeting of the National Steering Committee on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing on December 30, connected online with 21 coastal cities and provinces.
According to the Hai Phong municipal Department of Agriculture and Environment, the city currently has 788 fishing vessels. All vessels have been fully registered and licensed, with their data verified on VNeID and updated on the national fisheries management system VNFishbase. They have also been equipped with vessel monitoring system (VMS) devices, ensuring that no fishing vessels operating in the city fall short of regulatory requirements.
Khanh Hoa province is stepping up comprehensive measures to prevent illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, while making thorough preparations for the fifth inspection by the European Commission (EC), with the aim of lifting the “yellow card” warning and promoting sustainable fisheries development.
Quang Ngai is home to 4,846 fishing vessels, all of which have been registered and fully updated on the VNFishbase system. Of these, all 4,748 vessels currently in operation have been granted fishing licences, accounting for 100%. Meanwhile, 98 other vessels, or about 2% of the registered fleet, remain ineligible for the issuance or renewal of licences.
In the coming period, Quang Ninh will continue to implement government and ministerial directives on combating IUU fishing, contributing to efforts to meet the EC’s recommendations and move toward the lifting of the yellow card warning against Vietnam’s seafood exports.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 16 chaired the 26th meeting of the National Steering Committee for Combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing, underscoring that Secretaries of Party Committees and Chairpersons of People’s Committees at all levels must bear direct responsibility if IUU fishing violations occur in their localities.
Da Nang currently has 4,037 fishing vessels, all of which have completed registration and been updated on the VNFishbase system. Of these, more than 70 vessels that do not meet the requirements for registration and fishing licences have been reviewed and assigned to grassroots authorities for management.
The PM emphasised the need to restructure the fishing fleet and workforce to ensure lawful operations, strengthen fisheries cooperation with neighbouring countries, expand aquaculture, reduce offshore exploitation, and improve the material and spiritual well-being for fishing communities.
The provincial fisheries sector has strictly supervised vessels operating in fishing grounds, ensuring that 100% of vessels are updated on the national VNFishbase database and 100% are equipped with VMS tracking devices as required.
To contribute to the country’s efforts to have the EC’s yellow card removed, Quang Tri has been intensifying measures to prevent IUU fishing. Local forces have strengthened coordination to strictly control vessel movements, catch declarations and regulation compliance, while enhancing communication to ensure fishers operate lawfully.