Vietnam's Crackdown on IUU Fishing: Da Nang's Strict Enforcement, Dak Lak's Compliance Push, Hue's Re-registration Drive
Vietnam is cracking down on illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Since early 2024, Da Nang has seen 207 vessel violations resulting in fines over VND9.8 billion. Hue has 109 vessels operating with expired registrations. The country aims to eliminate IUU fishing by November 2024.
Da Nang's authorities have been strict, revoking 24 captain licenses and imposing heavy fines. Da Nang's People's Committee has supervised enforcement from mid-May 2024 to late September 2025, using digital monitoring platforms and timely handling of violators. Meanwhile, Dak Lak has updated over 97% of vessels with citizen IDs and phone numbers in the VNfishbase, and is expediting fishing permit issuance to boost compliance. However, 1,031 vessels in Dak Lak remain unfit to sail despite efforts to scrap wrecked boats or switch them to aquaculture. In Hue, local authorities are re-registering violators and conducting on-the-spot checks for compliance. Central coastal provinces are also synchronizing the VNfishbase with the national population database (VNeID) to strengthen monitoring and control.
Vietnam's efforts to combat IUU fishing are ongoing. With strict enforcement, improved monitoring, and increased compliance, the country is working towards its goal of eliminating IUU fishing by the end of November 2024.
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