Ho Chi Minh City, April 22 -- After a three-year pilot programme, electronic fishing logbooks for vessels in Ho Chi Minh City have proved effective, contributing to modernising fisheries management, enhancing data transparency, and improving control over fishing activities in line with regulations.

At the Loc An fishing port in Phuoc Hai commune, fishermen are increasingly adopting the system with support from port authorities. Many have sought assistance from authorities to install applications and learn how to record electronic logbooks before each fishing trip.

Huynh Van Thin, a fisherman in Phuoc Hai, said he initially struggled with the system due to unfamiliarity with smartphones. However, with dedicated support from officials, he...