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Nghe An develops offshore fishing ships

The central province of Nghe An aims to develop a fleet of offshore fishing ships by 2020.
Nghe An develops offshore fishing ships ảnh 1Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)

Nghe An (VNA) – The central provinceof Nghe An aims to develop a fleet of offshore fishing ships by 2020.

The province also plansto cut down on small capacity vessels and offer incentives for near-shorefishermen to change jobs or build ships with capacity of over 90 CV to workoffshore.

Management of fishingwill be strengthened and expanded while applying technology to ensuresustainable exploration, protection and development of marine resources.

Efforts will also bemade to protect the sea and islands, with the Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago asa strategic fishing ground and the Tokin Gulf as the traditional one.

Investment will bepoured into logistic facilities serving the fishing sector to lengthen offshoretrips, ensure safety and security in the waters, while bettering preservation,processing and consumption to enhance efficiency.

The province is callingfor investment in offshore ship building and repairing facilities whiledeveloping seafood-processing villages and other services.-VNA 
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