Seas and islands
Dak Lak Steps Up Communication to Combat Illegal Fishing
The People’s Committee of Dak Lak Province has recently issued Official Dispatch No. 010350/UBND-KGVX dated December 25, 2025, to implement Official Dispatch No. 7027/BVHTTDL-TTCSTTĐN dated December 23, 2025 of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on strengthening communication and outreach to prevent and combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing within the province.
Seas and islands
Vietnam Finalizes and Submits IUU Fishing Control Report to the European Commission
At the 29th meeting of the National Steering Committee for Combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing on January 6, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Phung Duc Tien stated that the Ministry has finalized and submitted to the European Commission (EC) a comprehensive dossier containing a detailed report on Vietnam’s efforts to combat IUU fishing.
Seas and islands
Enterprises Violating IUU Regulations to Be Expelled from VASEP
Enterprises that violate regulations on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing will be expelled from the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP). The information was clearly stated by Nguyen Hoai Nam, Secretary General of VASEP, at an online working session on IUU fishing prevention held on the evening of January 6.
Ensuring Fishermen Are Informed, Supported, and Compliant with New Regulations
Decree No. 301/2025/ND-CP, with many new provisions that significantly increase penalties and responsibilities for remedying consequences, is expected to bring about clear changes in efforts to prevent and combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Mock Trial to Raise Awareness on Combating IUU Fishing in Da Nang
Through the proceedings of the mock trial, fishermen were able to directly observe the litigation process and gain a clearer understanding of the severe penalties imposed for IUU violations, thereby raising awareness of law compliance when going offshore and engaging in fishing activities.
Prime Minister Calls for Faster, Stronger Action in the Fight Against IUU Fishing
On the evening of December 16, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the 26th meeting of the National Steering Committee for the Prevention of Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing. The meeting was connected online to coastal provinces and cities nationwide. Attending the meeting were Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, Head of the Steering Committee; Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc Thang; and leaders of central ministries, sectors, and local authorities.
Review and Inspection of IUU Fishing Prevention Efforts in HCMC
A working delegation of the Government Inspectorate, led by Standing Deputy Inspector General Nguyen Quoc Doan, conducted inspections and on-site surveys of efforts to prevent illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in Long Hai commune, Ho Chi Minh City on December 16.
Significant Progress in Changing Fishermen’s Perceptions of IUU
From direct communication on vessel decks to fishermen proactively maintaining vessel monitoring system equipment before each fishing trip, awareness and actions in preventing and combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing at many fishing ports have shown clear improvements.
HCMC: "Morning Coffee with Fishermen" for Prevention and Control of IUU Fishing
Ho Chi Minh City’s local authority inform the law on prevention and control of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing to fishermen with close and creative models such as "Morning coffee with fishermen" - where the locals’ voices will be heard to remove obstacles from fishing.
Joint Efforts Launched to Raise Awareness of IUU Fishing Prevention in Quang Tri
In Quang Tri Province, Flotilla 202 under the Command of Coast Guard Region 2 has coordinated with Trieu Van Border Guard Station of the Quang Tri Provincial Border Guard Command and the People’s Committee of Nam Cua Viet Commune to organize an awareness-raising session for local fishermen on regulations governing fishing activities and measures to prevent illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Stepping Up Practical Measures To Lift IUU “Yellow Card” through Fisheries Digitalization
In strict implementation of the Government’s directives on accelerating the digitalization of fisheries data, Can Tho City is stepping up the application of digital technologies in the management and monitoring of fishing vessel operations within its jurisdiction. Through the synchronized rollout of these solutions, Can Tho has demonstrated its determination to steer fisheries exploitation toward a sustainable and modern pathway, in line with international standards.
Naval Region 5 Offers Free Medical Care to Policy Beneficiary Families
The Naval Region 5 Command, in coordination with the Ministry of Health, organized free medical examinations and medicine distribution for policy beneficiary families under the 2025 Military-Civilian Medical Cooperation Program on December 11-12 in the Phu Quoc special zone, An Giang province. This was a practical activity to express gratitude to policy beneficiaries, while also commemorating the 81st anniversary of the founding of the Viet Nam People’s Army (December 22, 1944 - December 22, 2025).
Hung Yen Fishermen Commit to Compliance with Fisheries Law
Hung Yen Traffic Police and Border Guard continues to strengthen coordination in preventing and combating IUU fishing.
Legal fishing, “yellow card” lifting
During the prevention of illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUU), the authority at different levels not only controls boat management, illegal fishing vessels, but also proactively raises fishermen’s awareness.
100% of Fishing Vessels Registered on VNFishbase
On December 9, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the 25th meeting of the National Steering Committee for Combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing. According to the meeting, 100% of fishing vessels nationwide have now been registered and updated in the national fisheries database, VNFishbase.
Ninh Binh Intensifies Efforts Against IUU Fishing, Ready for the EC’s Fifth Inspection
In response to the request of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment to strengthen the fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, and to prepare for the fifth inspection by the European Commission (EC), the Ninh Binh Provincial People’s Committee has urgently issued a directive. The province requires all departments, sectors, functional forces, and local authorities to decisively and comprehensively implement solutions to thoroughly address existing shortcomings in combating IUU fishing.
Hue Plans to Allocate 16 Billion VND to Support Decommissioning of Over 100 Fishing Vessels That Do Not Meet Operational Requirements
At the 11th session of the 8th Hue City People’s Council, held on December 8-9, policies to support career transition and the decommissioning of more than 100 fishing vessels that do not meet operational requirements continued to attract significant attention due to their direct impact on the livelihoods of hundreds of fishermen.
Prime Minister: Combating IUU Fishing, Advancing Sustainable Fisheries
The Prime Minister emphasized the need for “high determination, great effort, and decisive action,” and to pursue dual goals: ending violations related to IUU fishing while restructuring and sustainably developing the fisheries sector.
Quang Ngai Steps Up Measures to Combat IUU Fishing
Border guard forces in Quang Ngai are rolling out inspection, management, and supervision measures for fishing vessels that fail to meet operational requirements in many coastal communes, in an effort to prevent violations and contribute to the lifting of the IUU “yellow card”.
Coordinating to Effectively Implement the Peak Campaign Against IUU Fishing
In recent times, with close coordination between Coast Guard Region 2 Command and local departments and agencies, the implementation of the peak campaign to combat, prevent, and put an end to violations by fishing vessels engaged in illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing has achieved positive results.
Accelerating Fight Against IUU Fishing: Completing All Tasks Before December 15
On December 2, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, Deputy Head of the National Steering Committee for Combating Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing, chaired the Committee’s 24th meeting, held online with 21 coastal provinces and cities.
Thanh Hoa Advances Comprehensive Measures for Sustainable Fisheries
According to the plan, at the end of this year, an inspection team from the European Commission (EC) will visit Viet Nam to review the implementation of requirements on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. As a locality with a developed fisheries sector and heavily affected by IUU regulations, Thanh Hoa has recently deployed a wide range of comprehensive measures to build a sustainable fisheries industry, proactively joining the entire country in preparing to welcome the EC inspection team, aiming toward the goal of removing the fisheries “yellow card.”
Joint Measures by Fishermen and Border Guards to Combat IUU Fishing
Vietnamese fishermen and border guards are implementing synchronous measures to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Through stricter controls, improved awareness, and tougher penalties, the country aims to modernize its fisheries and secure the removal of the European Commission's "yellow card".
