Nghe An currently has 9 facilities for repairing and modifying fishing vessels, creating jobs for many workers. Old ships, after being brought here, will be given a "new look" to confidently venture out to sea.
Clip: Xuan Hoang - Quang AnThese days, boat repair and renovation facilities in Quynh Luu district are receiving many fishing vessels for repairs. Dozens of carpenters and mechanics are working diligently. In the photo: Two boat repair and renovation facilities owned by Mr. Nguyen Van Hung and Mr. Ho Van Ngo in Nghia Phu hamlet, Phu Nghia commune, Quynh Luu district. Photo: Xuan HoangAccording to Mr. Nguyen Van Ngo, owner of a boat repair facility in Nghia Phu hamlet, Phu Nghia commune, for wooden fishing boats, when the boat is put on the slipway for repainting, the hull is first cleaned, then any gaps in the planks are treated to seal them, and then a new coat of anti-fouling paint is applied to the entire boat. For boats with severe damage, additional carpenters will repair them, and mechanics will maintain the engine. Photo: Quang AnFor large fishing vessels, with hulls weighing hundreds of tons, the support structure must be secure during repairs. Photo: Xuan HoangMr. Nguyen Van Hung, owner of a fishing boat modification workshop in Nghia Phu hamlet, Phu Nghia commune (Quynh Luu district), said that each year, his workshop repairs and modifies 40-50 boats according to orders from fishermen inside and outside the province. Currently, the workshop provides jobs for 18 people, including skilled carpenters, mechanics, painters, etc. Photo: Quang AnMr. Tran Duc Binh, a fishing boat repairman, said that his job is to repair whatever parts of the boat are damaged, such as replacing the hull, expanding the cabin, etc., for a daily wage of about 450,000 VND. In the photo: The cabin of a boat that has been repaired and expanded. Photo: Xuan HoangSteel-hulled fishing vessels, after months of fishing at sea and exposure to saltwater, suffer from rust, requiring them to be dismantled for refurbishment and repair, a time-consuming process. Photo: Quang AnFor wooden fishing boats, the slipway is a very important part, ensuring the hull remains stable against the waves; therefore, old boats with inadequate slipways must have them replaced. Photo: Quang AnTo increase the water resistance of the ship's hull, workers use a plastic mesh covering the surface, then apply a strong layer of adhesive before proceeding with the painting. Photo: Xuan HoangAccording to professional painters specializing in fishing boats, waterproofing is particularly important, and many methods are currently used, such as waterproof paints, putty, materials, and adhesives. However, the most effective and cost-efficient method remains the use of composite materials. (Photo: Xuan Hoang)Mr. Thai Ba Tien, from Bich Ngoc commune, Dien Chau district, used to be a fisherman at sea. However, in recent years, due to difficulties in the fishing grounds, he has switched to repairing and refurbishing fishing boats, which provides him with a stable income. Photo: Xuan HoangDamaged parts and machinery from fishing boats are gathered for repair by the workshop owner... On average, each wooden fishing boat gets a "new coat" of paint once a year while operating at sea. Photo: Quang AnMr. Mai Hong Phong, Head of the Fisheries and Fisheries Inspection Sub-Department, informed that there are currently 9 facilities for repairing and modifying fishing vessels in coastal localities of Nghe An province. In 2024, 144 fishing vessels in the province were approved for modification. (In the photo: A mechanic repairs damaged parts of a fishing vessel. Photo: Quang An)
