Nghe An: Five fishing vessels inspected and fined for violations.

The inspection team, comprising leaders from the Fisheries Sub-Department, fisheries inspectors, representatives from the People's Committees of the districts, and coastal border guard posts, held a meeting to discuss and coordinate the implementation of their duties. Photo: Nguyen Hai

After 6 days of operation, the team inspected 87 vessels, issued warnings to 7 vessels, and fined 5 vessel owners a total of 40.4 million VND. Specifically, 3 vessel owners received heavy fines of 12.5 million VND each: the fishing vessel TH-A 3128-TS owned by Mr. Nguyen Van Dung, and 2 fish raft owners, Mr. Pham Van Ba ​​and Mr. Mai Hung Cuong, both residing in Hai Ha, Nghi Son (Thanh Hoa), for the act of illegally possessing electric fishing devices.fishing.

Fishery inspectors approach a trawler off the coast of Hoang Mai town for inspection. (Photo: CTV)

Other boat owners fined included Mr. Pham Viet Huy, owner of fishing vessel TH-91175-TS, residing in Hai Chau ward, Nghi Son town, and Mr. Nguyen Quoc Viet, owner of fishing vessel NA-90798-TS, residing in Nam Thinh hamlet, Dien Ngoc commune, Dien Chau district. They were fined 400,000 VND and 2,500,000 VND respectively for not carrying identification documents for crew members and workers on board, and for not correctly registering fishing vessels over 15m in length. In addition to the fines, the inspection team confiscated 3 electric shock devices and 15m of electrical wire.

A fishing boat owner is apprehended with evidence of illegal fishing practices, including the use of electric fishing devices to exploit aquatic resources in the waters off Hoang Mai town. Photo: Contributor.

Mr. Tran Chau Thanh, Head of the Inspection and Legal Affairs Department of the Fisheries Sub-Department, said: This year, due to the difficulties faced by the fishing industry because of rising fuel costs, along with inspection and supervision,protecting aquatic resourcesAlong the riverbanks, the provincial inter-agency team prioritizes activities related to raising awareness and providing reminders.

This electric fishing kit is used for catching fish at sea; with this type of tool, each electric shock targets aquatic life within a 10-meter radius.2Damaged, unlikely to survive. Photo: Contributor

During the two inspection rounds in late March and April 2022, the inspection team mainly approached fishing vessels to disseminate information and issue reminders. However, recent inspections have shown that violations in fishing operations remain numerous and are becoming increasingly complex, especially in early March when some fishing vessels from other provinces entered the area.coastal waters of Nghe AnWhile engaged in fishing activities, the vessel showed signs of obstructing and resisting law enforcement and the inter-agency inspection team from Nghe An province. The team approached the vessel for inspection and issued a warning.