Strengthening the implementation of tasks against IUU fishing

Quang Binh currently has more than 3,900 fishing vessels of 6m or more, including more than 1,170 fishing vessels of 15m or more; 291 fishing vessels of 12m-15m; more than 2,470 fishing vessels of 6m-12m. To date, 87.3% of fishing vessels have been inspected; 97.9% of fishing vessels have been installed with voyage monitoring equipment; 100% of fishing vessels have completed marking and registration numbers...

In 2024, the fight against IUU fishing in our province has been vigorously implemented; awareness of officials and fishermen has been raised; management of fishing vessels and control of fishing vessel activities have become increasingly strict, which has been recognized by the working group of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. In particular, the results of handling "3 no" fishing vessels have been better than in other localities; the rate of monitoring aquatic products through fishing ports has increased; inspection, control and handling of IUU fishing violations have been effective; the situation of disconnection of journey monitoring equipment and crossing the border into foreign waters has significantly decreased.

Steering Committee members report on the results of the work against IUU fishing.

In addition, the work to combat IUU fishing still has many limitations that need to be urgently overcome to prepare to welcome and work with the European Commission's inspection delegation, such as: The rate of monitoring seafood output through ports is low; the situation of crossing maritime boundaries and losing connection to voyage monitoring equipment still occurs; fishing logs are not yet reliable; the verification and handling of IUU fishing behaviors, violations of fishing logs, and illegal fishing are still limited, and the registration and licensing of fishing have not been completed.

At the meeting, delegates focused on discussing and discussing solutions to overcome shortcomings and limitations and proposed a number of tasks in the fight against IUU fishing in the coming time.

Speaking at the conclusion of the meeting, Mr. Doan Ngoc Lam, Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, acknowledged the results achieved in the fight against IUU fishing by localities and units in recent times.

Comrade Doan Ngoc Lam, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, delivered a concluding speech at the meeting.

Regarding the tasks in the coming time, the Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee requested localities and units to strengthen the management of fishing vessels; closely monitor and manage the recording of logs of seafood loading and unloading output through ports; strengthen inspection and control of fishing vessels on rivers and at sea; strictly handle IUU fishing vessels; step up propaganda work to raise awareness among fishermen; monitor and guide the operation of fishing ports in accordance with regulations...

Source: https://www.baoquangbinh.vn/thoi-su/202502/tang-cuong-thuc-hien-cac-nhiem-vu-chong-khai-thac-iuu-2224684/