Flotilla 21 enhances dissemination on IUU fishing prevention among fishermen

Flotilla 21 presents national flags to fishermen.

Officers of Flotilla 21 and other relevant forces went directly to Tam Quang Fishing Port, boarding individual fishing vessels and meeting with ship owners, captains and fishermen. They also visited the homes of several ship owners to provide information, discuss relevant issues and offer guidance on necessary regulations before each fishing trip.

The program focused on legal regulations on fisheries and IUU fishing prevention; the responsibilities of ship owners and captains in managing vessels and fishing activities at sea; maintaining 24/7 connectivity of vessel monitoring system (VMS) equipment; fully recording and updating fishing logbooks; and ensuring adequate documentation for seafood traceability.

Flotilla 21 visits a fisherman’s home to promote IUU fishing prevention.

Moreover, the delegation distributed leaflets and answered fishermen’s questions arising during fishing operations. They also provided information on violations and applicable penalties to raise ship owners’ and captains’ awareness and encourage voluntary compliance.

Notably, officers and soldiers of Flotilla 21 also presented national flags to fishing trawlers and put up IUU fishing prevention slogans around the fishing port.

Translated by Quynh Oanh