Vietnam Coast Guard inspects IUU fishing prevention and control efforts

During the voyage, the delegation visited and inspected two coast guard ships, three fisheries surveillance ships, and two ships of the Standing Militia Squadron carrying out IUU fishing prevention and control missions at sea. The delegation praised the results obtained and the efforts made by officers and soldiers to overcome difficulties while carrying out the intensive campaign to resolutely prevent fishing vessels from committing IUU violations.

Vietnam Coast Guard ships carry out IUU fishing prevention and control missions at sea.

Sr. Col. Lam Son Tung requested the units to continue to strictly implement all directives and orders from higher levels; closely coordinate with forces operating at sea to effectively carry out the intensive campaign to resolutely prevent fishing vessels from committing IUU violations; proactively conduct supplementary training; strengthen the prevention and combat of smuggling, trade fraud and drug-related crimes at sea; and continue to effectively implement the program “Coast guards stand by fishermen.”

The working delegation inspects coast guard ships carrying out missions at sea.

He also requested the forces remain ready to conduct search and rescue operations at sea under complicated weather conditions, while ensuring absolute safety in all aspects.

The delegation also conducted random inspections of several fishing vessels operating in the waters bordering Viet Nam, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia; disseminated information and provided law education to captains and crew members to raise their awareness of compliance with laws and regulations governing fishing and seafood exploitation.

The delegation presents gifts to encourage forces carrying out IUU fishing prevention and control missions at sea.

In the coming time, the Vietnam Coast Guard will continue coordinating with localities to intensify dissemination of regulations on IUU fishing prevention and control and resolutely handle violations, making an important contribution to the common goal of having the European Commission remove Viet Nam’s “yellow card” for IUU fishing as soon as possible.

Translated by Quynh Oanh