Nghe An police presented 200 national flags to 30 fishing boats.

On the morning of June 3rd, at Lach Quen fishing port, Quynh Thuan commune (Quynh Luu district), the Economic Security Department (Nghe An Provincial Police) organized the program "Presenting the National Flag, supporting fishermen to venture out to sea for the sovereignty of the sea and islands" for 30 owners of offshore fishing vessels.

Typically, starting from the 17th day of the lunar month, fishing boats and ships from this area set sail to catch seafood. Each long trip usually carries 10-15 fishermen along with sufficient food, supplies, and medicine, ready to stay at sea for nearly a month. Each trip costs between 150 and 300 million VND, but in return, a full catch ensures a livelihood for the fishermen for many months. After nearly a month of offshore fishing, the boats full of seafood are anchored at Lach Quen fishing port and purchased right there. Currently, Lach Quen fishing port has nearly a thousand boats docking and "resting."

Leaders of the Economic Security Department present flags and barrels of oil to the fishermen. Photo: Duc Vu.

At the ceremony, the Economic Security Department, in coordination with Hoang Sa Cooperative and Minh Loi Cooperative, presented 200 national flags and 30 barrels of engine lubricant, worth a total of 60 million VND, to boat owners at Lach Quen fishing port.

Speaking at the flag presentation ceremony, Colonel Le Van Thai - Head of the Economic Security Department - expressed: "In order to share the difficulties faced by fishermen and help them feel secure in their work at sea, we express our heartfelt feelings through these gifts, which may not have much material value, but carry great spiritual meaning, so that each fisherman can feel secure in their work at sea and develop their economy through fishing."

200 national flags were presented to the fishermen. Photo: Duc Vu

Speaking on behalf of the crew members, fisherman Nguyen Viet Tho shared: “The national flag flying on ships at sea not only helps people identify which country the ship comes from, but it also carries the pride of those who venture out to sea. It is a belief and a source of pride in contributing to the protection of the sacred sovereignty of the nation's seas and islands.”

This program also raises awareness of the responsibility and role of today's generation in protecting national maritime sovereignty and islands, fostering and nurturing love for the sea and islands, and a sense of responsibility to protect maritime sovereignty and islands among each fisherman.