Ca Mau makes efforts to develop its maritime economy

The southernmost province of Ca Mau has set three priorities to develop its sea and islands economy through 2020.
The southernmost province of Ca Mau has set three priorities to develop its sea and islands economy through 2020.

The plan includes the expansion of offshore fishing fleets, thedevelopment of fishery logistics services and the promotion of maritimetourism.

The province is accelerating the implementation ofpolicies under Government Resolution 67/2014/ND-CP, including supportingfishermen in building high-capacity, iron-coated vessels designed foroffshore fishing.

In parallel with sea exploitation, Ca Mauwill focus on developing fishery logistics services, including serviceboats to deliver goods and materials from the mainland to fishingvessels at sea.

Inland logistics centres for ship repairs and seafood processing are also a priority.

The province is making efforts to develop islands with favourablenatural conditions and abundant potentials for sea and island tourism.

Currently, Ca Mau is calling for investments to develop thepristine Hon Khoai Island, 15 kilometres off the coast of the mainland,into an eco-tourism site by 2020.

Ca Mau’s annual seafood exports yield about 1.3 billion USD.-VNA

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