Nghe An patrols and handles 7 more fishing boats violating regulations on exploitation

After 1 week of inspection, the team approached 81 fishing vessels to remind and educate the ship owners and crew members; at the same time, on the basis of monitoring,detect and arrest7 more fishing boats of fishermenDien Chauviolating fishing regulations

Nghe An Fisheries Surveillance force approached a fishing boat to check procedures and remind fishermen to comply with regulations on fishing and exploitation areas. Photo by Contributor

The total fine was 37 million VND, of which the fishing boat with license plate NA-90477-TS of Mr. Nguyen Duc Hanh in Dien Bich was fined 7.5 million VND; the boat NA-80033-TS of Mr. Cao Ba Tien in Dien Ngoc was fined 7.5 million VND; the boat NA-80131-TS of Mr. Nguyen Van Sau in Dien Bich was fined 4 million VND; the boat NA-90426-TS of Mr. Tran Van Duong in Dien Bich was fined 7.5 million VND...

To detect trawlers that fish at night, along with daytime surveillance, the team also patrols at night. Photo courtesy of Contributor

The violations of fishing boat owners are not fully recorded.fishing logFor fishing vessels with a maximum length of less than 24 m; illegally dumping fishing gear into natural waters; crew members on fishing vessels whose names are not in the fishing vessel crew register; captains and chief engineers who do not have diplomas or certificates as prescribed; fishing vessels that do not have a crew register as prescribed...

Fisheries control forces approached and detained a fishing boat for violation to carry out penalty procedures. Photo: Nguyen Hai

Talking to us, Mr. Tran Chau Thanh - Head of Inspection - Legal Department, Nghe An Fisheries Sub-Department said: Recently, due to high oil prices, the number of fishing boats going out to sea has decreased, but the situation of exploitation and fishing in coastal areas is still quite complicated. To protect aquatic resources according to regulations oncombating illegal IUU fishingAlong with the department's patrol activities, the group also patrols at night; after being reminded, all serious violations are discovered and handled./.