Actions against IUU fishing

09/04/2026

Vietnam determined to end illegal fishing violations

[VOVWORLD] - The Vietnam Coast Guard’s Steering Committee on combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing held a conference in An Giang province on Thursday to review the outcomes of its recent peak enforcement campaign.

Vietnam determined to end illegal fishing violations
20/03/2026

Vietnam targets sustainable seas, not just ‘yellow card’ removal: Deputy PM

(VOVWORLD) - Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha said on Thursday that Vietnam views efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as a broader commitment to sustainable development, marine resource protection, and securing fishermen’s livelihoods, rather than merely a means to have the “yellow card” lifted.

Vietnam targets sustainable seas, not just ‘yellow card’ removal: Deputy PM
19/03/2026

EC acknowledges Vietnam’s positive progress in combating IUU fishing

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Thursday received an inspection delegation from the European Commission (EC), led by its Director for International Ocean Governance and Sustainable Fisheries Fernando Andresen Guimaraes, who are on a working visit to Vietnam to conduct the fifth inspection of the country's fight against IUU fishing.

EC acknowledges Vietnam’s positive progress in combating IUU fishing
19/03/2026

Quang Ngai fishermen adopt technology, say no to IUU fishing

(VOVWORLD) - Since the European Commission issued its “yellow card” warning, fishermen in Quang Ngai province have changed their fishing practices. In addition to complying with maritime regulations, many have invested in modern equipment required to prevent illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, which also improves their catches.

Quang Ngai fishermen adopt technology, say no to IUU fishing
03/03/2026

EC to inspect Vietnam’s fight against IUU fishing March 9-19

(VOVWORLD) - A delegation from the European Commission will visit Vietnam from March 9 to 19 to inspect the country’s efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, according to the Department of Fishery and Fisheries Surveillance under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

EC to inspect Vietnam’s fight against IUU fishing March 9-19