Seas and islands
Combating IUU Fishing: Sustainable Path for Ha Tinh Province’s Fishery Sector
Identifying the fight against Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing as a central and consistent political task, Ha Tinh province has been implementing a synchronized range of drastic and substantive solutions. As the result, the province is step-by-step building a sustainable and responsible fishery sector, ensuring long-term livelihoods for fishermen while meeting the rigorous demands of international integration.
Seas and islands
Stepping Up Efforts to Address EC Recommendations on Combating IUU Fishing
On March 27, at a hybrid meeting with 22 coastal provinces and Tay Ninh on measures to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha called for a clear response to issues raised by the European Commission (EC)’s IUU inspection team following its visit to Vietnam from March 10–19.
Seas and islands
Mock Trial Raises Awareness on IUU Fishing for Lam Dong Fishermen
Fisheries Surveillance Team No. 4 under Coast Guard Region 3 Command, the Provincial Party Committee’s Commission for Information and Mass Mobilization, the People’s Court of Lam Dong province, and the People’s Committee of Phan Thiet ward, in coordination with Justice Newspaper, organized a “mock trial” to raise awareness about combating IUU fishing among more than 200 local fishermen on the afternoon of March 24 in Phan Thiet ward, Lam Dong province.
Quang Tri Tightens Fleet Management, Finalizes Documentation for EC Inspection on IUU Fishing
The installation of vessel monitoring systems (VMS) has been implemented vigorously, while the monitoring system is maintained on a 24/7 basis to promptly detect vessels that lose connection or show signs of encroaching on foreign waters.
Early Voting Team at Sea Returns to Mainland After Completing Mission
Naval Region 2 Command, in coordination with the Election Committee of Long Son Commune, held a ceremony to welcome the early voting team at sea back to the mainland after 15 days of carrying out their mission of delivering ballot boxes to voters at DK1 platforms, duty ships and fishermen operating on the southern continental shelf of the country. The event took place on the morning of March 12 in Phuoc Thang Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
Dong Thap Steps Up Communication Against IUU Fishing At The Start Of The Fishing Season
The Border Guard of Dong Thap Province has stepped up communication efforts to ensure fishermen understand and comply with legal regulations on fisheries exploitation, helping prevent violations related to illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
HCMC Steps Up Efforts to Remove IUU “Yellow Card”
Ho Chi Minh City has implemented a range of decisive measures to strengthen the management of fishing activities, tighten discipline in fishing vessel oversight, and raise fishermen’s awareness of legal compliance.
Ninh Binh Tightens Management of Fishing Vessels, Prepares for the Fifth EC Inspection Mission
The People’s Committee of Ninh Binh province has requested relevant departments, agencies, and local authorities to strengthen the review and rectification of fishing vessel management, tighten control over fisheries exploitation activities, prevent the occurrence of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing violations, and prepare necessary conditions for the fifth inspection mission of the European Commission (EC).
Early Election Held for Voters in Truong Sa
Soldiers and residents at 20 out of 22 polling stations in Truong Sa Special Administrative Zone (Khanh Hoa province) cast their ballots for deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term on the morning of March 8, one week earlier than the official nationwide election day.
Bountiful Tuna Season Coupled with Tightened IUU Controls: Khanh Hoa Begins the New Year with Sustainable Fishing
Offshore voyages extending through the Lunar New Year of Binh Ngo 2026 have yielded promising tuna catches for fishermen in Khanh Hoa Province. Alongside positive signals in both output and market prices, local authorities have intensified the management of fishing fleets, vessel monitoring, electronic logbooks, and traceability systems, steering the sector toward responsible and sustainable fisheries.
EC to Conduct IUU Inspection in Vietnam from March 9-19
On March 2, the Directorate of Fisheries and Fisheries Surveillance under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment issued an official dispatch to the Departments of Agriculture and Environment of coastal provinces and centrally governed cities, requesting the preparation of dossiers and documentation for the fifth inspection by the European Commission (EC) regarding the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Fishermen Pledge to Combat IUU on First Trip to the Sea in Year of the Horse
At the beginning of the fishing season in the Year of the Horse, 2026, the harbors of Da Nang, Khanh Hoa, Lam Dong, Gia Lai, and neighboring provinces come alive as fleets of fishermen set out to sea. Each vessel undergoing careful inspection before departure. Tracking devices remain switched on throughout the journey, while fishing logs are diligently maintained.
Dong Thap Intensifies Inspections to Combat IUU Fishing
In a concerted effort to help the country lift the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning on seafood, Dong Thap Province is stepping up inspections and enforcement against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Border Guard High Command Inspects IUU Fishing Combat in Ho Chi Minh City
From February 26 to March 1, a delegation from the Border Guard High Command, led by Colonel Tran Tuan Anh, Deputy Chief of Staff, conducted inspections on efforts to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing within the area under the management of the Ho Chi Minh City Border Guard.
Early Election Takes Place on Hai An 68 Vessel and DK1/9 Platform
On the morning of March 1st, after a three-day voyage, the early election team of Naval Region 2, arrived at the Ba Ke Cluster to organize early election for voters on the Hai An 68 vessel and the DK1/9 platform.
Quang Tri Border Guards Tighten Fishing Vessel Control to Prevent IUU
Upholding their core role in combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, the Quang Tri Provincial Border Guard continues to strengthen control over fishing vessels and launch peak patrol campaigns at sea, determined to prevent violations and contribute to the national effort to have the European Commission (EC) remove the “yellow card” warning.
Early Voting Organized for Forces Performing Duties at Sea
Naval Region 2 Command held early voting at the port and saw off delegations tasked with conducting early voting for deputies to the 16th National Assembly and deputies to the 11th Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council for the 2026-2031 term for forces performing duties at sea.
Thanh Hoa Reports No Fishing Vessels Losing VMS Connection
From January 27, 2026 to February 23, 2026, Thanh Hoa province recorded no fishing vessels losing VMS connection for more than six hours, losing connection for over 10 days, or crossing permitted maritime boundaries.
Initial Effectiveness of IUU-related Models
Raising awareness and mobilizing fishermen to comply with legal regulations on seafood exploitation and not encroaching on foreign waters is a model that several coastal localities of Lam Dong province are implementing effectively.
Comprehensive Review to Combat IUU Fishing
On February 24, at its 31st meeting, the National Steering Committee on Combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing requested ministries, sectors, and localities to conduct a comprehensive review of task implementation, thoroughly address shortcomings, ensure unified and transparent data, and be prepared to provide explanations at both policy and technical levels.
Gia Lai Determined to Remove IUU “Yellow Card” for Fisheries
Amid the vibrant atmosphere of the 2026 Binh Ngo Lunar New Year, functional forces across Gia Lai province have established a 24/7 duty formation at the provincial fishing port system, resolutely implementing measures to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Fishermen Eagerly Set Sail at the Beginning of Spring
In the early days of the Lunar New Year of Binh Ngo 2026, fishermen in Dak Lak, Thanh Hoa, Quang Ngai, Gia Lai and other localities simultaneously headed offshore to seek good fortune from the sea. Alongside hopes for favorable weather and abundant catches, they have heightened their awareness of legal compliance, saying no to illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, thereby joining the nation’s efforts to soon have the European Commission’s “yellow card” lifted.
Celebrating the Lunar New Year on Truong Sa Island
Amid the joyful atmosphere of the first days of the Lunar New Year (the first day of Tet Binh Ngo 2026), in Bac Cam Ranh Ward, Khanh Hoa Province, officers and soldiers of Naval Region 4 organized a wide range of meaningful and practical activities, creating a vibrant spirit of emulation from the very beginning of spring. From the mainland to the remote islands, the New Year was welcomed in a warm and cheerful atmosphere while maintaining a high level of combat readiness. Units strictly upheld duty regulations, including command duty, combat readiness duty, air defense duty, patrols, and guard shifts, ensuring absolute safety in all aspects.
