Fishing vessel owners have also proactively installed auxiliary devices to ensure backup connectivity in case their VMS equipment encounters problems at sea. (Photo: VNA)

Quang Tri tightens control to prevent fishing‑rule violations

To contribute to the country’s efforts to have the EC’s yellow card removed, Quang Tri has been intensifying measures to prevent IUU fishing. Local forces have strengthened coordination to strictly control vessel movements, catch declarations and regulation compliance, while enhancing communication to ensure fishers operate lawfully.

An officer of Coast Guard Region 2 briefs fishermen on IUU fishing prevention at the conference. (Photo: VNA)

Conference promotes IUU fishing prevention in Quang Tri province

More than 100 local fishermen, fishing boat owners, and seafood traders from Cua Tung commune attended the event, which provided information on the Law of the Sea of Vietnam, the Fisheries Law, and relevant directives, resolutions, and regulations issued by the Government, the Central Military Commission, and the Ministry of National Defence on IUU fishing prevention and sustainable offshore operations.