Raising fishermen's awareness on IUU fishing (Photo: VNA)Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Le QuocAnh said that Kien Giang has concertedly and effectively implemented legal regulationson fisheries; paid attention to addressing shortcomings and limitations asrecommended by the EC, and managing the sustainable exploitation and developmentof the fishery sector for the benefits of its people, thus contributing toenhancing the position, image and international responsibility of Vietnam inthe implementation of international commitments and treaties in protecting themarine environment and ecosystems, and ensuring national defence and security,sovereignty over seas and islands, especially in the Southwestern sea.
Priority will be given to raise the awareness of locals,especially vessel owners, captains and fishermen, on regulations of the Law on Fisheries,the importance of IUU fishing combat, as well as consequences of the EC’s ‘yellowcard’ and ‘red card’ warnings, Anh stated.
He asked authorised agencies to count the number of fishingvessels, complete the registration and installation of cruise monitoringequipment, and the granting of offshore fishing licenses according toregulations.
In addition, the provincial authorities have arranged personnelat the designated fishing ports to monitor and trace the origin of all of thecatches that are unloaded at Tac Cau fishing port in Chau Thanh district, and AnThoi port in Phu Quoc city.
In 2017, the EC issued a "yellow card" warningagainst Vietnamese seafood exports after Vietnamese fishermen violated IUUregulations./.
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