Gia Lai, Nov. 14 -- The People's Committee of Gia Lai has requested relevant departments, agencies and coastal communes and wards to step up efforts to address shortcomings in combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Inspections by an inter-sectoral working group identified weaknesses in managing ineligible fishing vessels, controlling vessels entering and leaving ports, seafood traceability, handling violations and implementing support policies for decommissioned vessels, according to the committee.

Pham Anh Tuan, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, has instructed heads of agencies and localities to take responsibility for addressing each shortcoming, with clear assignments, inspection mechanisms and meas...