Returning from a fishing trip, fisherman Ho Sy Duong from Dong Luat village, Vinh Hoang commune, said that previously, the use of electric shock guns and electric fishing rods by divers from other provinces for illegal fishing had seriously threatened the coral reef ecosystem. In addition, many fishermen in the coastal areas of Vinh Hoang and Cua Tung communes are constantly worried about losing their fishing gear due to trawling vessels operating near the shore. This illegal exploitation has also depleted marine resources, destroyed the marine ecosystem, and affected the livelihoods of fishermen.
In response to this situation, the Cua Tung Border Guard Station has proactively coordinated with relevant agencies and units to further promote awareness among fishermen about the harmful effects of using electric shock devices, explosives, and prohibited fishing gear, and has encouraged fishermen to sign commitments not to violate the regulations. At the same time, the unit has intensified inspections, controls, and strictly dealt with cases of illegal fishing; and promoted the role of sustainable fishing groups and safe fishing vessels in detecting and preventing violations.
As a result, the use of electric shock guns and electric fishing rods for illegal fishing, and trawling near the shore, has been reduced. Fishermen in Vinh Hoang and Cua Tung communes are very excited and confident in venturing out to sea and maintaining their livelihoods.
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| Officers and soldiers of Cua Tung Border Guard Station distribute leaflets to fishermen to raise awareness against IUU (Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated) fishing - Photo: Cua Tung Border Guard Station. |
Over the past period, the Cua Tung Border Guard Station has proactively organized propaganda for fishing vessel owners, captains, crew members, and businesses and individuals purchasing seafood at Cua Tung Fishing Port on the contents of the Vietnamese Law of the Sea, the Fisheries Law of 2017, and other legal regulations related to the management of marine fisheries activities; Directive No. 45/CT-TTg dated December 13, 2017, of the Prime Minister on some urgent tasks and solutions to address the European Commission's (EC) warning on combating IUU fishing; regulations on combating IUU fishing; regulations on installing vessel tracking devices; recording and submitting fishing reports and logs; regulations on the responsibility of captains of fishing vessels operating from offshore areas to dock at designated fishing ports; regulations on controlling IUU activities at fishing ports; and inspection and control of entry and exit at the Cua Tung Border Guard Control Station (Cua Tung Border Guard Station).
In patrol, inspection, and control activities, the Cua Tung Border Guard Station has strictly maintained the number of personnel performing duties at border control stations; resolutely refused to allow fishing vessels to depart without meeting the necessary conditions; ensured that 100% of fishing vessels completing departure and arrival procedures are updated on the "Fishing Vessel Control" software of the Border Guard Command; and that 100% of fishing vessels departing have a commitment from the captain to strictly comply with regulations on fisheries exploitation.
The Cua Tung Border Guard Station also regularly coordinates closely with the Provincial Fisheries and Fisheries Inspection Department and local authorities in managing and monitoring fishing vessels that have lost VMS connectivity, fishing vessels that have crossed the boundary into foreign waters, especially those at risk of violating IUU fishing regulations in the area under its responsibility. The unit has coordinated with local authorities and relevant agencies to review and implement measures to manage fishing vessels at risk of violating IUU fishing regulations and those that do not meet the requirements for fishing at sea. At the same time, it has coordinated with the People's Committees of Vinh Hoang and Cua Tung communes to disseminate information and remind vessel owners and captains not to fish without having all the necessary procedures and documents as required by regulations.
From December 11, 2025 to the present, Cua Tung Border Guard Station has conducted 34 coastal patrols, 25 patrols of river mouths, river waters, and coastal sea areas; and coordinated with the fisheries inspection force to patrol the sea area under its management. At the same time, it organized 16 mobile propaganda campaigns and direct propaganda on fishing vessels for 1,032 crew members.
Lieutenant Colonel Ho Van Sy, Political Officer of the Cua Tung Border Guard Station, said that in the coming time, the Cua Tung Border Guard Station will proactively coordinate with functional forces and local authorities to actively carry out propaganda work to ensure that boat owners and fishermen comply well with the Party's guidelines and policies, and the State's laws on combating IUU fishing. The focus will be on the contents of the Vietnamese Law of the Sea, the Fisheries Law of 2017, and other legal regulations related to the management of fisheries activities.
The unit will continue to implement the intensified campaign against IUU fishing as planned; strengthen inspection and control of vessels arriving at and departing from ports, resolutely refusing to allow fishing vessels to leave ports without sufficient procedures, documents, and equipment as required. At the same time, it will effectively conduct inspections and controls of fishing vessels arriving at ports to unload seafood and depart for fishing operations as prescribed; and strictly handle or refer to relevant authorities the owners and captains of fishing vessels that violate the 2017 Fisheries Law…
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Source: https://baoquangtri.vn/kinh-te/202605/chu-dong-phong-chong-khai-thac-iuu-8d97589/
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