According to Lt. Col. Le Viet Dung, Political Commissar of the Bach Long Vy Border Post, the initiative aims to help fishermen understand and comply with Vietnamese and international regulations on sustainable fishing.

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The border guard and coast guard forces conduct an awareness campaign against IUU fishing at Bach Long Vy Port.

During the event, authorities distributed 425 leaflets outlining IUU rules and key responsibilities for vessel owners and crews, including obtaining proper licenses, displaying the Vietnamese flag while at sea, actively protecting maritime sovereignty, maintaining order at sea, and avoiding prohibited practices such as destroying marine resources, ecosystems, or fishing in restricted areas.

Following the campaign, vessel owners committed to comply with fishing regulations during their operations.

Bach Long Vy, the largest fishing ground in the Gulf of Tonkin, is part of the Bach Long Vy Special Zone, located more than 130 km off the coast of Hai Phong. It attracts numerous fishing vessels from Quang Binh, Quang Tri, and northern regions.

Source: VNA