Military actively participates in combating IUU fishing

Saturday, July 22, 2023, 07:17 (GMT+7)
Implementing its assigned functions and tasks, the Military has implemented synchronous solutions to counter IUU fishing and determines to have the "yellow card" removed for the fisheries industry. Implementing Decision No. 81/QD-TTg, dated February 13, 2023 of the Prime Minister on the promulgation of the “Action Plan against IUU fishing, preparing for the 4th working session with the Inspection Delegation of the European Commission”, the MND’s Steering Committee on IUU Fishing issued Plan No. 127/KH-CQTT on combating IUU fishing in 2023 and instructions for junior agencies and units to implement. At the same time, it has directed the forces of Border Guard, Coast Guard, Navy, Fisheries Surveillance to strengthen management, grasp the situation at sea, have check and control of activities of fishing vessels at sea in a bid to prevent, reduce and stop IUU fishing together with the whole political system.

Geography and history of Bach Long Vi Island

Thursday, August 25, 2022, 09:54 (GMT+7)
With its location and strategic importance, over the past time, Bach Long Vi has received much attention and investments from the central government and Hai Phong city, that contributes to changing the landscape of the island.

VCG steps up the implementation of Conclusion No. 01-KL/TW of the Politburo (13th Tenure)

Monday, September 20, 2021, 16:45 (GMT+7)
For the learning and following of Ho Chi Minh thoughts, ethics, and style under Conclusion No.01-KL/TW of the Politburo (the 13th Tenure) to achieve practical effectiveness, the VCG Party Committee and High Command have determined to continue thoroughly grasping and focusing on the three contents of learning and following Uncle Ho and modeling of the cadres and Party members .

A snapshot of Vietnamese Sea and Islands

Tuesday, September 01, 2015, 08:38 (GMT+7)
According to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982, Vietnam’s waters include: internal water, territorial sea, contiguous zone, exclusive economic zone and a continental shelf of 200km wide from baseline. Geographically, Vietnam’s seas and islands cover a wide range of area which can be sorted into main regions as: the Gulf of Tonkin, the Gulf of Thailand, Paracel and Spratly archipelagos, and some other islands and archipelagos.