Dien Chau fishermen build 40 new ships worth over 100 billion

(Baonghean.vn) - Since the beginning of the year, 42 400CV boats have been built by Dien Chau fishermen, worth more than 120 billion VND. This is the year Dien Chau fishermen have built the most offshore boats ever.

Specifically, in Dien Bich commune, there are 30 ships, and in Dien Ngoc, there are 12 ships. Currently, 28 ships have been launched, the rest are being completed, bringing the offshore fleet in Dien Chau to 270 ships, including 3 ships with a capacity of over 820CV.

Dien Chau fishermen build large boats with engines over 400 CV to go offshore. Photo: Mai Giang

The number of newly built and upgraded ships with large capacity is increasing rapidly, helping fishermen to fish offshore more effectively, reducing exploitation in coastal and offshore areas.

With modern fishing equipment, guaranteed seafood preservation, and logistics ships for long-term fishing, Dien Chau fishermen's catch has so far reached 38,700 tons, exceeding 8,000 tons over the same period, worth more than 800 billion VND, an increase of nearly 200 billion VND.

Mai Giang