Authorities coordinate to propagate, prevent and combat IUU fishing. Photo: BP

These are policies directly related to the lives of hundreds of fishing households as well as ensuring security, safety and order at the grassroots level.

Support for more than 100 fishing vessels that are not qualified to operate

In Hue City, there are currently 103 fishing vessels that do not meet the conditions for fishing according to regulations, including 59 "3 no" fishing vessels (not registered, not inspected, not licensed) and 44 fishing vessels that do not meet the conditions for inspection and fishing licenses. These vessels operate spontaneously, posing potential risks, making it difficult for the city to implement solutions to prevent and handle illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (anti-IUU fishing). However, this is the main means of livelihood for more than 290 fishermen, so the decommissioning needs to have a roadmap and appropriate support policies to ensure people's livelihoods.

According to the report of the City People's Committee, the owners of the scrapped fishing boats will be supported with: 19.07 million VND/ton of hull, maximum 60 million VND/boat; the main engine with inspection will be supported with 845 thousand VND/CV, maximum 60 million VND/boat; the uninspected engine will be supported with 591.5 thousand VND/CV, maximum 40 million VND/boat. In addition, each member of the boat owner's household who is no longer of working age will be supported with 1.8 million VND/person to stabilize their lives; the cost of dismantling the boat will be supported with 10 million VND/boat...

The total budget is expected to be about 16 billion VND, including 3.9 billion VND for hull support; 4.4 billion VND for engine support; 0.9 billion VND for living support; 6.8 billion VND for vocational training support for crew members. Each year, about 20 - 30 fishing boats and 50 - 70 crew members will be supported, with a total budget of about 3.2 billion VND/year.

Appraising this proposal, the Economic - Budget Committee of the City People's Council determined that the issuance of this policy is necessary, in accordance with legal regulations and local reality. The policies will help ship owners boldly sell unsuitable vessels, and at the same time, change to sustainable occupations, ensuring long-term livelihoods for people. The estimated budget is assessed as reasonable and feasible within the city's budget.

Many fishermen said that their old fishing boats and “3 no” boats have been degraded for a long time, but they do not have the capital to repair or upgrade them. The State’s support policy is considered a “lifesaver” to help people have the opportunity to change their livelihoods.

Fisherman Nguyen Van Chien (Thuan An ward) shared: “The boat is in disrepair and without capital to repair it, going to sea is dangerous. With support for decommissioning, people will be less worried. Only when the government provides some support will we dare to consider changing jobs. I hope that vocational training and job creation policies will be accompanied by substance so that people can feel secure to start over.”

Many fishermen also expressed concerns about the career transition process. Having been attached to the sea for decades, they hope that vocational training courses will be appropriate and easy to apply, and that localities need to have specific job creation plans to help older workers not be left behind.

The City People's Council's approval of the resolution to support career conversion and dismantle fishing vessels is considered to be in line with the Government 's direction, aiming at sustainable fisheries development, reducing impacts on the environment and aquatic resources.

Each civil defense team has no more than 5 members.

Along with the policy of supporting fishermen, the City People's Council also considered a resolution regulating the criteria for establishing a DP team. After the administrative reorganization, Hue City now has 40 communes and wards. The old DP force model is no longer suitable with the Law on Fire Prevention, Fire Fighting and Rescue, so it is necessary to adjust the organization and number of members.

According to the report, each village and residential group established a DP team. Specifically: type 1 village/residential group arranged no more than 5 members (1 team leader, 1 deputy team leader, 3 team members); type 2 no more than 4 members; type 3 includes 3 members.

The Legal Committee of the City People's Council assessed that the dossier for drafting the resolution was complete and in accordance with the process; the content was consistent with the Party's policies and current laws. The Committee proposed that the City People's Committee direct relevant units to ensure equipment and operating conditions for the DP force; at the same time, strengthen training and professional training so that this team can effectively promote security and order, fire prevention and fighting at the grassroots level.

Mr. Nguyen Van Hoa, Chairman of Nam Dong Commune People's Committee, said that it is necessary to clearly define the concurrent duties of DP team members based on the existing security and order protection forces of each village and residential group. A reasonable arrangement will help DP forces closely monitor the area, effectively handle security and order situations and fire prevention and fighting in the coming time.

THAI BINH - BA TRI

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