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Vietnam intensifies anti-IUU fishing inspections and patrols
Vietnam is intensifying efforts to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing to address recommendations from the European Commission. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is leading interdisciplinary inspection teams to evaluate IUU prevention in coastal provinces, with a mandate to complete these inspections by September 10, 2026.
In Nghệ An province, authorities have launched a peak month to tighten vessel management. The province aims to achieve 100% accurate data updates for registered vessels on the national VNFishbase database. As of August 14, 2026, Nghệ An has 2,642 vessels requiring registration. Key measures include monitoring Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) and ensuring all vessels meet registration and safety requirements before departing port.
Simultaneously, the Vietnam Coast Guard is conducting active patrols in border sea areas. These operations include direct legal education for thousands of crew members and vessel owners, emphasizing strict penalties such as fines, imprisonment, and vessel confiscation. The Coast Guard is also working to prevent smuggling and drug trafficking while maintaining search and rescue readiness.
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European Commission · Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development · Nghệ An · Vietnam · Vietnam Coast Guard
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is organizing interdisciplinary inspection teams to check IUU fishing prevention efforts in coastal provinces. thuysanvietnam.com.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] As of August 14, 2026, Nghệ An province has 2,642 fishing vessels required to register.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Interdisciplinary inspection teams will evaluate illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing prevention in coastal cities. thuysanvietnam.com.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nghệ An province has launched a peak month to tighten fishing vessel management and address European Commission recommendations.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Coast Guard provided direct legal education to 772 vessels and 5,639 crew members. baotintuc.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Vietnam Coast Guard vessels are conducting patrols to combat IUU fishing in border sea areas. baotintuc.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nghệ An aims to update 100% of registered fishing vessel data on the national VNFishbase database.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The inspection period must be completed before September 10, 2026. thuysanvietnam.com.vn