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IFRC supports the construction of new fishing boats to help fishermen in Thang Binh district, Quang Nam province practice seafood exploitation (Photo: N.Q.V/baoquangnam.vn).

The project aims to support the construction of new fishing boats for fishermen in Thang Binh district to practice seafood exploitation (squid fishing).

The project has a total implementation capital of over 9.3 billion VND, with more than 7.5 billion VND (equivalent to 300,000 USD) provided by the IFRC as non-refundable aid, and over 1.8 billion VND as local counterpart capital. The project will be implemented from November 2024 to November 2027 in Thang Binh district, Quang Nam province.

This initiative aims to support the construction of new fishing boats for fishermen in Thang Binh district, Quang Nam province. The boats, designed with wooden hulls, have dimensions of Lmax: 24.50m, Bmax: 7.25m, and D: 3.20m, with a total main engine capacity of 822 CV (horsepower) powered by a single engine. These boats will enable fishermen to engage in seafood exploitation, specifically squid fishing.

The IFRC is an international non-governmental organization that has been operating in Vietnam since 1990. Their work focuses on risk reduction, disaster prevention, relief and recovery, climate change adaptation, health, and social security. Currently, the IFRC coordinates with central and local organizations on activities related to disaster management and support, clean water and sanitation, security and safety, housing, livelihoods, healthcare, and disease prevention.

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