Vietnam’s seas and islands: Locks allow fishermen to stay out at sea

Truong Sa island district in Khanh Hoa province now has 4 locks on the islands of Truong Sa, Song Tu Tay, Da Tay, and Sinh Ton. Each can anchor hundreds of large-capacity vessels seeking shelter from storms. The locks also have a Fisheries Logistics Service Centre to help fishermen repair their vessels and provides them with fresh water and fuel.

Boats moored at the lock on Truong Sa Island. (Photo: VNA)

The lock on Sinh Ton Island. ( Photo: VNA)

After 3 years of operations, the Truong Sa Island lock has welcomed more than 700 vessels seeking shelter or needing repairs. ( Photo: VNA)

Boats heading to the lock on Sinh Ton Island. ( Photo: VNA)

The Fisheries Logistics Service Centre helping fishermen on Sinh Ton Island. (Photo: VNA)

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