Fisheries Resources Surveillance Team No. 3 Propagates Against IUU Fishing
	Ho Chi Minh City Steps Up Enforcement Against IUU Violations

During the communication sessions, fishing vessel owners and fishermen were informed and thoroughly briefed on key contents such as: the regulations of the European Commission (EC) on fisheries exploitation; the Fisheries Law and its guiding documents; directives from the central authorities on combating IUU fishing and addressing the EC’s “yellow card” warning.

The inspection team of vessel BP.27.19.01, Border Guard Squadron 18, checks the vessel monitoring system. (Photo: People's Army Newspaper).

The units also focused on raising awareness about the role and importance of combating IUU fishing, as well as the obligations and benefits of fishermen during fishing operations. Vessel owners and fishermen were encouraged to fully understand and commit to complying with domestic policies, laws, and international obligations in protecting the marine environment; to avoid violating foreign maritime zones when exploiting seafood; to maintain the vessel monitoring system (VMS) operating 24/24 hours from departure to arrival at port; not to remove or transfer the monitoring device to another vessel; to report acts of illegal fishing; and to promptly reflect efforts and achievements in combating IUU fishing in the area.

The working group of Border Guard Squadron 18 and the Command of Coast Guard Region 3 presents flags to fishermen. (Photo: People's Army Newspaper).

During the communication activities, working groups from Border Guard Squadron 18 and the Command of Coast Guard Region 3 distributed 81 national flags, more than 1,000 leaflets and brochures containing essential information on combating IUU fishing; maps showing fishing zones and routes in Viet Nam’s waters; and guidelines on key regulations that vessel owners and fishermen must remember while operating at sea.

Alongside the communication work, the units also conducted patrols and inspections. From November 13 to 17, Border Guard Squadron 18, in coordination with the Command of Coast Guard Region 3, sanctioned 9 fishing vessels for violations in the southwestern maritime area.

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