Hai Phong, April 6 -- Hai Phong city is intensifying oversight of fishing vessel movements and tightening enforcement measures as part of efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and improve fisheries management.

At a conference held on April 3, local authorities introduced updated legal regulations on IUU prevention and guidelines on the management and operation of vessel monitoring systems (VMS) for 2026. The event aimed to enhance awareness among vessel owners, promote compliance, and reinforce effective fleet management.

As of March 8, Hai Phong managed 786 fishing vessels measuring 6m or longer. Authorities reported that fleet oversight has been fully standardised, with all vessels registered, inspected, ...