Economy

The home front provides a strong foundation for fishermen in Nghe An to confidently venture out to sea.

Thanh Phuc • October 18, 2024 13:45

The women of the coastal villages are the pillar and strong support system for the fishermen of Nghe An to venture far out to sea to exploit marine resources…

bờ nghi thuỷ — In Nghe An province, there are many offshore fishing fleets, with some voyages lasting up to a month. Husbands and sons are out at sea, while women manage household chores and handle the logistical aspects of the fishing industry: wholesale, transportation, processing, etc. (Photo: CSCC)

bna_1(1).jpg — Before each voyage, the wife and mother meticulously prepares food and supplies for the crew members. Photo: TP

bna_2(1).jpg — With ships constantly arriving and departing, the women of the fishing villages at the ports are never idle. They become laborers, unloading fish from ships and boats onto the docks. (Photo: TP)

The fish are brought down to the port, and the work, as if pre-programmed, is quickly sorted by the boat owner for sale to traders. (Photo: TP)

Baskets of fish weighing several tens of kilograms are constantly being loaded and unloaded; some women, small in stature, strain themselves carrying hundreds of kilograms of fish every day. Photo: TP

Their hands were pale and wrinkled from being immersed in ice water and the pungent smell of fish and shrimp. (Photo: TP)

Elderly women work as fish carriers at the port, earning 150,000-200,000 VND per day. Photo: TP

bna_cho(1).jpg — Many more resourceful people buy fish at the dock and sell it at local markets in the province, earning some extra income. Photo: TP

sơ chế — Some of the women work as fish grillers or dryers for seafood processing facilities in the area. (Photo: TP)

Many dynamic and proactive women have taken the lead in owning businesses processing dried seafood, fish sauce, shrimp paste, etc., creating jobs for many local workers. Photo: TP

The boats set sail, but once they're back on shore, they get back to mending nets and preparing fishing gear for the next trip. Photo: TP

The women of the coastal villages are the strong support system, the pillar that helps the fishermen, who brave the waves and winds, remain steadfast in their aspirations to explore vast fishing grounds and protect maritime sovereignty. Photo: TP

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Thanh Phuc