Authorities are coordinating efforts to raise awareness and prevent illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Photo: BP

These policies directly affect the lives of hundreds of fishing households, as well as ensuring security, safety, and order at the local level.

Providing support to over 100 fishing vessels that do not meet operating requirements.

In Hue City, there are currently 103 fishing vessels that do not meet the regulations for participating in fishing activities. This includes 59 vessels classified as "three no's" (no registration, no inspection, and no license) and 44 vessels that do not meet the requirements for inspection and licensing. These vessels operate spontaneously, posing potential risks and hindering the implementation of measures to prevent and address illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Despite this, these vessels are the primary means of livelihood for over 290 fishermen, so their decommissioning requires a clear roadmap and appropriate support policies to ensure their continued livelihoods.

According to the city's People's Committee proposal, owners of dismantled fishing vessels will receive support as follows: 19.07 million VND/ton of hull, up to a maximum of 60 million VND/vessel; registered main engines will receive support of 845,000 VND/HP, up to a maximum of 60 million VND/vessel; unregistered engines will receive support of 591,500 VND/HP, up to a maximum of 40 million VND/vessel. In addition, each member of the vessel owner's household who is no longer of working age will receive 1.8 million VND/person to stabilize their lives; and the cost of dismantling the vessel will be subsidized by 10 million VND/vessel...

The total budget is estimated at approximately 16 billion VND, including 3.9 billion VND for ship hull support; 4.4 billion VND for engine support; 0.9 billion VND for living expenses; and 6.8 billion VND for vocational training for crew members. Each year, approximately 20-30 fishing vessels and 50-70 crew members will receive support, with a total budget of about 3.2 billion VND per year.

In reviewing this proposal, the Economic and Budget Committee of the City People's Council concluded that the issuance of this policy is necessary, in accordance with legal regulations and local realities. The policies will encourage ship owners to confidently dismantle outdated vessels, while simultaneously facilitating sustainable career transitions and ensuring long-term livelihoods for the people. The projected cost is considered reasonable and feasible given the city's budget.

Many fishermen say their old fishing boats, the "three-no" boats (no proper infrastructure, no repairs, no maintenance), have long been dilapidated, but they lack the capital to repair or upgrade them. The government's support policies are seen as a "lifeline," giving them the opportunity to change their livelihoods.

Fisherman Nguyen Van Chien (Thuan An ward) shared: “Our boats are dilapidated and we don't have the capital to repair them, making going to sea dangerous. With support for decommissioning, we feel less worried. If the government provides partial support, we can then consider changing professions. We hope that vocational training and job creation policies will be truly effective so that we can confidently start over.”

Many fishermen have also expressed concerns about the transition to new occupations. Having spent decades working at sea, they hope that vocational training courses will be relevant, easy to apply, and that local authorities will have concrete plans to create jobs so that older workers are not left behind.

The City People's Council's adoption of a resolution supporting vocational retraining and the decommissioning of fishing vessels is considered consistent with the Government 's directives, aiming for sustainable fisheries development and reducing impacts on the environment and aquatic resources.

Each civil defense team should have no more than 5 members.

Alongside policies to support fishermen, the City People's Council is also considering a resolution stipulating criteria for establishing fire prevention and control teams. After the administrative reorganization, Hue City currently has 40 communes and wards. The old fire prevention and control force model is no longer suitable for the Law on Fire Prevention, Fighting, and Rescue, so adjustments to its organization and membership are necessary.

According to the proposal, each village and residential area will establish one DP team. Specifically: Type 1 villages/residential areas will have 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 Affairs Committee of the City People's Council assessed the draft resolution as complete and in accordance with procedures; its content is consistent with the Party's guidelines and current laws. The Committee requested the City People's Committee to direct relevant units to ensure the necessary equipment and operating conditions for the fire prevention and control force; and to strengthen training and professional development so that this force can effectively contribute to maintaining security and order, and preventing and fighting fires at the grassroots level.

Mr. Nguyen Van Hoa, Chairman of the People's Committee of Nam Dong commune, believes that it is necessary to clearly define the additional duties of the members of the Neighborhood Security Team based on the existing security and order protection force of each village and neighborhood. A rational arrangement will help the Neighborhood Security Team closely monitor the area and effectively handle security and order situations, as well as fire prevention and control, in the future.

THAI BINH - BA TRI

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