Ca Mau: The aspiration to get rich from the sea.

Possessing numerous potentials and outstanding advantages in terms of sea and islands after the merger, the newly merged Ca Mau province is now facing the opportunity to break through and rise to become an important maritime economic center of the Mekong Delta and the whole country. The aspiration to prosper from the sea and islands has been and is being concretized through many policies and development orientations in the period 2025 - 2030.

Solid foundation

As the southernmost province of Vietnam, Ca Mau has three sides bordered by the sea, with a coastline length of 254km and a sea area of ​​approximately 80,000km². This strategic location not only serves as a gateway on national and international maritime transport corridors but also opens up golden opportunities for Ca Mau to strongly develop its maritime economy , logistics services, and international trade.

Ca Mau is currently the aquaculture capital of the country, with the largest shrimp farming area (approximately 300,000 hectares) and leading production volume. In 2024, the province's total aquatic product output reached 647,000 tons, of which farmed shrimp accounted for 252,000 tons, bringing in an impressive export value of 1.119 billion USD.

Ca Mau's aspiration to "reach out to the open sea" is not only based on fisheries, but is also reinforced by other potentials. The province is highly regarded for its renewable energy thanks to stable sea winds, with a potential offshore wind power capacity of over 8.5GW. Furthermore, the system of three strategic island clusters, Hon Khoai, Hon Chuoi, and Hon Da Bac, along with the Mui Ca Mau National Park and U Minh Ha National Park, creates unique resources for marine and ecological tourism .

To realize this enormous potential, Ca Mau has been implementing a comprehensive set of policies and guidelines in accordance with Resolution No. 36-NQ/TW dated October 22, 2018, of the 12th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam on "the Strategy for Sustainable Development of Vietnam's Marine Economy to 2030, with a vision to 2045". One of the breakthrough projects is the Hon Khoai dual-use general port, scheduled to commence construction on August 19, 2025. Upon completion, this project will connect the island cluster with the mainland, forming a complete marine economic "ecosystem" and paving the way for the province's remarkable development.

Along with the establishment of a 27,000-hectare marine protected area and the completion of numerous fishing port and dock projects, the province is paying special attention to combining the development of onshore and offshore wind power projects with ecotourism, ensuring sustainable economic growth coupled with environmental protection. The combination of its strategic location, diverse economic potential, and key projects is creating a solid foundation, helping Ca Mau realize its aspiration to prosper from the sea and islands.

Ca Mau is famous for its many unique specialties from the sea and islands.

Towards becoming the region's maritime economic hub.

Against the backdrop of climate change, rising sea levels, increasing international integration, and the need for green energy transition, Ca Mau province is entering a new phase of development with many opportunities and challenges, requiring a long-term strategic vision for the development of its marine and island economy.

The document of the First Congress of the Ca Mau Provincial Party Committee (2025-2030 term) identified a breakthrough goal: “Promoting the development of marine economic sectors is one of the key tasks, aiming to effectively implement the Strategy for Sustainable Development of Vietnam's Marine Economy to 2030, with a vision to 2045, making Ca Mau one of the marine economic centers of the Mekong Delta and the whole country.” With that strategic vision, Ca Mau has oriented its key contents towards building a green and sustainable marine economy in the 2025-2030 period.

This involves developing port infrastructure and maritime services: constructing Hon Khoai Port as a multi-purpose, dual-use port, the largest deep-water port in the Mekong Delta, capable of receiving ships with a tonnage of 250,000 tons. Simultaneously, establishing fisheries logistics centers at Hon Chuoi, Hon Khoai, and Hon Da Bac, linked to the fishing port system and storm shelter areas. Completing the Can Tho - Ca Mau - Dat Mui expressway will ensure seamless connectivity between the seaport and the national and international transportation system.

Developing renewable energy and blue marine industries: the goal set for 2030 is to attract investment in approximately 16,000 MW of renewable energy, with a focus on offshore wind power; aiming to become a clean energy supply hub for ASEAN; combining wind power with coastal ecotourism, forming a green, circular economic model.

Besides building a high-tech aquaculture, processing, and export ecosystem, the province will mobilize various resources to develop marine aquaculture (lobster, pomfret, mollusks) in coastal and island areas, striving to increase seafood export turnover to 1.5 billion USD/year by 2030.

On the other hand, Ca Mau will develop strategic destinations such as Ca Mau Cape, Thi Tuong Lagoon, Hon Khoai Island, and Hon Da Bac Island, linking them with the construction and development of sea tourism routes connecting with neighboring localities. At the same time, emphasis will be placed on exploiting the unique cultural identity and folk festivals of the riverine region, creating a unique Ca Mau tourism brand.

The province is also committed to sustainable development by expanding the marine protected area to 53,600 hectares, restoring the ecosystem with artificial coral reefs, and strictly controlling resource exploitation. Regarding regional linkages, Ca Mau will form the Southwest Vietnam Maritime Economic Corridor and strengthen international cooperation, aiming to build Ca Mau into a clean electricity transmission and sustainable fisheries center of ASEAN.

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