Seas and islands
Lam Dong Forms Interagency Task Force to Combat IUU Fishing
The task force will operate on a part-time basis, dissolve itself upon completing its duties, and use the seals of its respective agencies to issue official documents.
Seas and islands
An Giang Combat IUU Fishing Violation by Tightening Boat Management
The Provincial People's Committee of An Giang (An Giang) has just issued Plan No. 209/KH-UBND, dated April 20, 2026, implementing the recommendations of the European Commission (EC) on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, together with the whole country to timely remove the "yellow card" warning by October 2026, and build an effective and sustainable fishery by 2030.
Seas and islands
Electronic Fishing Logbooks Drive Modernization in Ho Chi Minh City
After more than three years of pilot implementation, the use of electronic fishing logbooks on offshore vessels in Ho Chi Minh City has begun to deliver clear results, contributing to the modernization of fisheries management, improving data transparency, and strengthening control over fishing activities in line with regulations.
Quang Tri Strengthens Joint Patrols to Prevent IUU fishing
To strictly control fishing activities, prevent IUU violations, and contribute to the sustainable and internationally integrated development of the fisheries sector, Quang Tri has stepped up communication, inspection, and monitoring efforts to raise awareness and compliance among fishermen.
Nam Cam Ranh Commune Steps Up Fight Against IUU Fishing
According to the People’s Committee of Nam Cam Ranh commune, in strict implementation of directives from the Khanh Hoa provincial People’s Committee on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, in the first three months of 2026 the commune received and reviewed the list of fishing vessels under 6 meters and vessels serving aquaculture under its management.
Localities Accelerate EC Recommendations to Remove IUU “Yellow Card”
An Giang, Lam Dong and Da Nang are implementing synchronized measures in line with recommendations of the European Commission (EC), from tightening fishing vessel management and traceability to handling violations, aiming to soon remove the IUU “yellow card” and develop sustainable fisheries.
Lam Dong Steps Up IUU Fight, Aims for Sustainable Fisheries
With a range of synchronized and decisive measures, Lam Dong province is focusing on implementing efforts to prevent and combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Ha Tinh Tightens Fight Against Illegal Fishing, Aims to Lift IUU Yellow Card
The Chairman of the Ha Tinh Provincial People’s Committee has issued an official telegram to continue focusing on tasks to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the province, in order to strictly implement Official Dispatch No. 03/CD-TTg dated January 13, 2026 of the Prime Minister and related directives from central and provincial authorities.
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.
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.
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.
Nghe An Border Guard Steps Up Fight Against IUU Fishing
Fishing activities by fishermen in the waters of Nghe An province have become increasingly vibrant, contributing to local economic development. However, alongside these positive signs, illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing still poses potential risks. In response, the Nghe An Provincial Border Guard has recently implemented a range of strong measures to prevent and curb this situation.
Deputy PM works with EC's inspection delegation on IUU fishing combat
The EC's Director for International Ocean Governance and Sustainable Fisheries Fernando Andresen Guimaraes acknowledged Vietnam’s remarkable progress over the past eight years, citing advances such as the national fisheries database (VNFishbase), electronic catch documentation and traceability (eCDT), and near-universal installation of vessel monitoring systems (VMS).
Vietnam maintains constructive cooperation with EU in combating IUU fishing: PM
On the basis of the EU-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and with a constructive approach, PM Chinh affirmed Vietnam’s continued close cooperation in combating IUU fishing, while expressing his hope and confidence that the EC will consider lifting the “yellow card” warning against Vietnamese seafood, thereby further strengthening effective and substantive cooperation between Vietnam, the EU and its member states.
Quang Ngai Fishermen Bring Technology into Every Voyage
Fish finders, positioning devices, vessel monitoring systems, and electronic fishing logbooks are becoming familiar “companions” for fishermen in Quang Ngai. The integration of technology into fishing activities helps improve the efficiency of each voyage while also contributing to compliance with regulations on combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Ha Tinh Launches Five Self-Management Groups to Prevent IUU Fishing
The People’s Committee of Loc Ha Commune (Ha Tinh Province), in coordination with the Cua Sot Border Guard Station, recently held a conference to launch a model of self-management groups aimed at preventing illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the locality.
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.
