Urgently implementing strong measures against IUU fishing
21/08/2023
(binhthuan.gov.vn)
In order to prepare for the 4th meeting with the European Commission
Inspection Delegation in October 2023, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural
Development has issued an urgent dispatch to implement strong measures against
IUU fishing.
Accordingly,
the People's Committees of coastal provinces shall give priority to allocate
sufficient resources and continue to seriously and effectively implement the
Prime Minister's directives in Decision No. 81/QD-TTg dated February 13, 2023;
Decision No. 1077/QD-TTg dated September 14, 2022 on approving the “Project on
preventing and combating IUU fishing until 2025”… associated with the
responsibilities of the heads of the Party Committees, authorities at all
levels and relevant functional forces in combating IUU fishing.
Focus
on directing the implementation of strong measures to prevent and stop fishing
vessels and fishermen from violating illegal fishing in foreign waters;
investigate, verify and thoroughly handle the situation of brokers and hookers
to take fishing vessels and fishermen to illegally exploit seafood in foreign
waters.
Carry
out a general inspection and review of the entire number of fishing vessels,
grasp the current status of fishing vessels to screen and classify to monitor
and supervise the entire fleet's activities, and handle in accordance with the
law for violations. Strictly control fishing vessels entering and exiting ports
and entering/exiting fishing vessels at border posts; prevent and strictly
handle unqualified fishing vessels, especially fishing vessels that fail to
comply with regulations on cruise monitoring equipment on fishing vessels
engaged in fishing activities.
Carry
out confirmation and certification of traceability of caught seafood to ensure
legality; organize specialized inspection and examination of enterprises
importing aquatic materials exploited for processing and exporting to the
European market.
Direct the law enforcement forces to coordinate in opening peak
patrols, inspection to control and sanction the administrative violations in
the fisheries sector; especially focus on strictly and thoroughly handling
cases of violations of illegal fishing in foreign waters, violations of
regulations on cruise monitoring equipment on fishing vessels. Regularly
inspect, examine and seriously review and handle responsibilities of
organizations and individuals that fail to fulfill their assigned
responsibilities and duties.
Nguyễn
Phương