Hue plans to spend 16 billion VND to support the dismantling of more than 100 fishing vessels that do not meet operating requirements.

At the 11th session of the Hue City People's Council, 8th term, held on December 8-9, policies supporting vocational retraining and the decommissioning of over 100 fishing vessels that do not meet operating requirements continued to attract attention due to their direct impact on the livelihoods of hundreds of fishermen.

According to the proposal from the People's Committee of Hue City, 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...

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

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.

The Economic and Budget Committee of the Hue City People's Council believes 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 The policies will encourage ship owners to confidently dismantle outdated vessels, while simultaneously facilitating sustainable career transitions and ensuring long-term livelihoods for the people.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.

According to Hue Newspaper and Radio & Television, there are currently 103 fishing vessels in Hue City that do not meet the requirements for participating in fishing activities, including 59 vessels classified as "three no's" (no registration, no inspection, no license) and 44 vessels that do not meet the requirements for inspection and licensing. These vessels operate spontaneously, posing many risks and hindering efforts to prevent and handle illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. However, these are also the primary means of livelihood for over 290 fishermen, so their decommissioning needs to follow a suitable roadmap to ensure their livelihoods.

Source: https://thoidai.com.vn/hue-du-kien-chi-16-ty-dong-ho-tro-giai-ban-hon-100-tau-ca-khong-du-dieu-kien-hoat-dong-218292.html