Hanoi, April 20 -- Along Vietnam's central coast, fishermen are gradually shifting from nomadic fishing trips to organised fleet-based and long-term offshore operations. This new model not only saves fuel and energy but also delivers more sustainable fishing outcomes. Multiple benefits In early April 2026, fishing ports across the South-Central Coast were bustling with vessels returning from sea. At Tam Quan fishing port, in Hoai Nhon ward, Gia Lai province, many boats coming back from Truong Sa and Hoang Sa were laden with catches. Le Thanh Toan, 47, owner of four fishing vessels, said local fishermen have moved away from nomadic fishing towards fixed catching systems at sea. These structures, made from leaves and old fishing gear and an...