VOV.VN - Vietnam is taking strong action to address the root causes of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, including tightening fleet management, vessel monitoring, catch traceability and strict enforcement against violations.

VOV.VN - More than eight years after the European Commission (EC) issued a “yellow card” warning against Vietnam for illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, its impact continues to reshape the country’s coastal communities, fisheries governance and export markets.

In 2025, the Coast Guard Region 2 Command has strengthened patrol and surveillance operations through new methods and improved mastery of modern weapons and technical equipment, significantly enhancing its capacity to safeguard sovereignty, as well as national security and maritime interests.

In its determined efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, Quang Tri province is tightening supervision, from fishing ports to offshore grounds. Alongside strict monitoring of unqualified vessels, the province is encouraging livelihood transition to foster a sustainable and efficient fisheries sector.

The central province of Quang Tri, which has more than 191 km of coastline and over 8,000 fishing vessels, has been stepping up efforts in line with the national drive to eradicate illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Fishermen in the central city of Hue have increasingly embraced their role as responsible “guardians of the sea,” strictly following regulations on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

VOV.VN - Vietnam prioritises enhancing its comprehensive partnership with Brunei, reaffirmed Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during his meeting with visiting Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei in Hanoi on December 1.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has been intensifying efforts to meet the European Commission’s (EC) recommendations on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, aiming to have the EU “yellow card” removed in 2025.

Aiming for responsible and sustainable fisheries, in recent times, Hue city has mobilised the combined strength of the entire political system to closely monitor key areas and raise awareness among fishermen to comply with regulations related to illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

VOV.VN - The Thanh Hai Border Guard Station under Khanh Hoa province’s Border Guard Command in collaboration with the Vinh Hai Commune administration organised a conference on November 25 to raise awareness on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing for more than 80 local fishermen and vessel owners