EC delegation recognises Việt Nam's anti-IUU fishing efforts, yellow card removal pending: official

Monday, Oct 23, 2023

The inspection delegation will have to report inspection results to the EC’s Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries before a conclusion on the removal of the “yellow card” warning for Việt Nam is issued.

European Commission to send IUU fishing inspection team to Viet Nam in October

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

In late May, a MARD delegation will have in-person working sessions with EC representatives to them on Viet Nam''s achievements in IUU fishing prevention and control, hoping to narrow the EC’s recommendations to Viet Nam.

Joint efforts exerted to fight IUU fishing

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Authorities, localities, fishermen, and businesses have kept taking measures to fight illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, striving to get the European Commission (EC)''s “yellow card” warning to be removed soon.

Viet Nam making utmost efforts to tackle IUU fishing: Deputy PM

Sunday, Oct 30, 2022

Viet Nam has been making all-out efforts to handle the EC’s recommendations in the best possible manner to develop a sustainable, responsible, and well-controlled seafood industry.

Removing IUU fishing yellow card would benefit industry: deputy PM

Wednesday, Sep 21, 2022

According to the director-general of the Directorate of Fisheries Tran Dinh Luan, Viet Nam has more than 91,716 fishing boats nationwide. 

Ninh Thuan fights illegal fishing to boost sustainable maritime economy

Saturday, Apr 02, 2022

The south-central province of Ninh Thuan is combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing to improve its competitiveness.

Ca Mau joins national efforts in IUU fishing combat

Friday, Dec 10, 2021

The Mekong Delta province of Ca Mau is working hard to deal with shortcomings and limitations as recommended by the European Commission (EC), relating to the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Viet Nam determined to remove EC’s yellow card fishing warning by 2022

Wednesday, Jul 14, 2021

The EC''s "yellow card" warning has seriously affected the Vietnamese seafood industry and the livelihoods of fishermen around the country. 

Minister urges provinces to boost fight against IUU fishing

Thursday, Mar 05, 2020

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong has urged 28 coastal provinces to promote further actions against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Deputy PM asks for stronger efforts to combat IUU fishing

Friday, Dec 13, 2019

Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung has ordered relevant ministries, sectors and authorities of 28 coastal localities to implement comprehensive measures to stop illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing by Vietnamese fishing ships in international waters in the next six...

VN adopts EU recommendations to combat IUU fishing

Wednesday, Nov 06, 2019

Viet Nam had taken concrete steps in the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU) based on the European Council''s (EC) recommendations.

Viet Nam works hard to combat illegal fishing

Saturday, Oct 26, 2019

Viet Nam has taken various measures to handle illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing since it received a “yellow card” warning from the European Commission (EC) in October 2017.

Local leaders responsible for stopping illegal fishing

Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019

Local authorities played a crucial role in Viet Nam''s campaign to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and therefore must be held responsible and accountable for setbacks and violations committed in their localities.

Fishermen urged to fight illegal fishing

Friday, Jul 12, 2019

Offshore fishing vessels have been told to closely follow Vietnamese and international fishing regulations to help remove the European Commission''s yellow card – a warning given to nations at risk of being deemed uncooperative in the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU)...

National Steering Committee on IUU fishing prevention set up

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved the establishment of a National Steering Committee on Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing Prevention and Control.