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Vietnam targets complete removal of IUU ‘yellow card’
VOV.VN - Nearly eight years after receiving a ‘yellow card’ from the European Union in 2017 for illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, Vietnam has made significant progress in tackling this issue.
Binh Thuan launches intensive campaign to combat IUU fishing
The south-central province of Binh Thuan has launched a peak crackdown on illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities.
Drastic measures taken to curb IUU fishing in southwestern waters
The High Command of Coast Guard Region 4 and border guards in the southernmost province of Ca Mau has been taking drastic measures to curb illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, particularly violations relating to vessel monitoring systems (VMS).
Binh Dinh provides financial support for VMS installation to combat IUU fishing
The south-central coastal province of Binh Dinh will provide one-time financial support for the installation of vessel monitoring systems (VMS) for boats that are 12-15 metres in length, as part of the efforts to clamp down on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Quang Tri records no boats violating foreign waters
The central province of Quang Tri has recorded no fishing vessels and fishermen violating foreign waters this year to September 10.
IUU combat: Changes seen in fishermen’s awareness of sustainable fisheries
Tam Hai island commune in Nui Thanh district, the central province of Quang Nam, which owns the strongest fishing boat fleet in Quang Nam, has seen a considerable change in local fishermen’s awareness of fisheries regulations and the prevention and combat of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing thanks to effective communications efforts of local authorities.
Deputy PM urges greater efforts to remove EC yellow card on IUU fishing
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang on August 29 chaired a teleconference with 28 coastal localities on solutions to fight illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and make preparations for the EC’s fourth inspection in October.
Localities urged to take drastic measures against IUU fishing
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has asked localities to take strong measures to fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and prepare for the visit by the European Commission’s inspection team in October to assess Vietnam’s progress in combating IUU fishing.
Binh Thuan province promotes awareness to fight illegal fishing
The south central province of Binh Thuan is raising public awareness in the fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and the implementation of the 2017 Fisheries Law.
Close supervision over VMS equipment needed to fight IUU fishing
Installing Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) equipment and supervising their operations play an important role in removing the European Commission (EC)’s “yellow card” warning on Vietnamese seafood.
