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Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

DIRECTORATE OF FISHERIES

Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province: Coordinating to share and process information of fishing vessels crossing the border and losing connection for more than 10 days at sea27-12-2022

On December 22, 2022, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Ba Ria-Vung Tau province sent a document to the Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development of coastal provinces and cities; Provincial Border Guard Command; 3rd and 4th Regional Coast Guard; 2nd Regional Command Navy; People's Committees of districts and cities of Long Dien; Dat Do, Vung Tau on the coordination of sharing and processing information about fishing vessels crossing the sea boundary and losing connection for more than 10 days at sea.

The Second Regional Technical Consultation for Fisheries Information and Statistics in Southeast Asia01-12-2022

In Southeast Asia, fisheries statistics are an important tool to support policy-making and fisheries development management as well as a basis for studying the status and trends of fisheries resources.

Thua Thien Hue: Deploying key measures against IUU fishing to prepare for the EC's Inspection Delegation01-12-2022

Recently, the People's Committee of Thua Thien Hue province has sent a document to the Departments, Boards and branches; People's Committees of districts and cities on the implementation of key measures against IUU fishing to prepare for the inspection team of the European Commission (EC).

Requesting That Localities Complete the Database On Fishing Vessels as Soon as Possible01-12-2022

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development held a conference on September 29 to discuss solutions to overcome shortcomings and limitations in combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. Delegates focused on reviewing and highlighting existing issues that must be addressed immediately in the fight against IUU fishing.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh's Conclusion at The Sixth Meeting of the National Steering Committee On Combating IUU Fishing01-12-2022

The Government Office issued Notice No. 302/TB-VPCP on September 26, 2022, based on the conclusions of Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh at the sixth meeting of the National Steering Committee to Combat illegal, unreported, and uncontrolled (IUU) fishing. 

Pressure from Inflation and The Currency Exchange Rate on Seafood Exports in The Final Months of the Year18-10-2022

Inflation and the exchange rate are two major issues that seafood exporters are concerned about in the final months of the year, especially around Christmas and New Year's Eve. While "inflation" may reduce consumer demand as a result of tight spending, "exchange rate" raises costs associated with importing raw materials for processing.

Quang Binh: Closely Monitor the List of Fishing Vessels at High Risk of Violating Foreign Waters to Exploit IUU Fishing30-11-2020

Recently, the Chairman of the People's Committee of Quang Binh Province signed an official letter No. 1896/UBND concerning the continued enforcement of the fighting against IUU fishing. Accordingly, the Chairman of the Quang Binh Provincial People's Committee requested that a list of high-risk fishing vessels in violation of IUU fishing in foreign waters be checked and drawn up in order to provide options for remote surveillance and blocking.

Binh Dinh Pushes against Illegal Fishing09-12-2019

On November 26 2019, the People's Committee (PC) of Binh Dinh province said that Mr. Tran Chau - Vice Chairman of the Provincial PC had an opinion directing the solutions to overcome the European Commission's warning against illegal fishing (IUU) during the next time.

Establishment of 02 marine turtle rescue stations in Khanh Hoa and Ba Ria - Vung Tau provinces29-11-2019

The Prime Minister has just issued decision No. 1176/QD-TTg on September 12, 2019, approving the "Vietnam's Endangered Turtle Program for 2025 with a vision to 2030".

Technical Consultative Meeting on RPOA of Transboundary Species Indo-Pacific Mackerel in Gulf of Thailand20-09-2019

The Technical Consultative Meeting on Regional Plan of Action (RPOA) of Trans-boundary Species: Indo-Pacific Mackerel in Gulf of Thailand was held in Jomtien, Chonburi province, Thailand from 12th- 13th 2019 and supported by SEAFDEC-Sweden Project. The Meeting was attended by nearly 40 representatives from the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand countries namely: Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam as well as representatives from FAO/RAF, Fisheries Refugia Project, SEAFDEC Secretariat, TD, and MFRDMD.

Fishing quota will be granted for each marine species18-10-2018

According to Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the number of fishing vessels, the building of new fishing vessels will be managed, fishing quotas will be granted for each marine species in the coming time.

Khanh Hoa: restructures the capture sector with the objective of developing ecological environment and aquatic resources28-09-2018

Recently the People’s Committee of Khanh Hoa province has issued Decision No. 1788/QD-UBND approving the master plan for development of fishery sector in Khanh Hoa province to 2025 and orientation to 2035.

Binh Thuan fishery has developed to become the key economic sector21-09-2018

Implementing the program of sustainable development target of fisheries economy, Binh Thuan fishery sector has grown up to become the spearhead economic sector and has contributed significantly to the economic development of the province.

To strictly implement regulations on fishing and traceability of fishery26-07-2018

This is the Prime Minister's direction in the resolution of the Government's meeting with localities and regular meeting in June, 2018.

Ca Mau: Calling on fishermen to not violate foreign waters09-05-2018

On May 4, Song Doc Border Station (Ca Mau province’s Border Command) coordinated with Department of Fisheries (Ca Mau Department of Agriculture and Rural Development), Ca Mau Gas Company organized propaganda for over 100 ship-owners and captains who are engaged in capture fisheries on the sea. Participants were called on committing not to violate foreign water areas and participating in the protection of marine gas works.

Ba Ria - Vung Tau: Propagandizing for fishermen on legal fishing grounds08-02-2018

In order to stop the illegal fishing of Ba Ria – Vung Tau province’s fishing vessels in foreign waters, on 31st January 2018, in Long Dien District, Department of Capture Fisheries and Resource Protection (Department of Agriculture and Rural Development) in association with Farmers Association of Phuoc Tinh Commune organized propaganda on the management of fishing vessels in the commune.

Quang Binh province: Supporting more than VND 64.7 billion for off-shore fishing vessels29-11-2017

The provincial People's Committee has just issued Decision No.4204/QD-UBND on supporting for fishing vessels doing fishing activities in off-shore areas.

Bac Ninh province: Fisheries production in the first ten months reached over 30 thousand tons06-11-2017

According to Sub-Department of Fisheries of Bac Ninh province, the province’s fisheries production in the first 10 months of this year reached 30,317 thousand tons, increasing by 0.5 per cent compared to the same period last year.

Ba Ria - Vung Tau: Total aquaculture production increased by 8.89%26-07-2017

According to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province, in the first 6 months of 2017, the total aquaculture production in the province reached 8,188 tons, up 8.89 per cent over the same period in 2016. .

Fisheries production in the first five months up 3.7 per cent05-06-2017

According to D-FISH, the country’s fisheries production in May 2017 was estimated at 692 thousand tons, an increase of 5.8 per cent year on year. Of this figure, fishing production reached 311 thousand tons, up 5.2 per cent and aquaculture yield gained 381 thousand tons, up 6.3 per cent.

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