Fisheries output in Nghe An increased by 11.68%

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(Baonghean.vn) - Despite the unusual weather in July, the output of aquatic products exploited by Nghe An fishermen increased by 9.29%, bringing the output in the first 7 months of the year to 108,031 tons, an increase of 11.68% over the same period.

Ngư dân nâng vợt trong chuyến đánh  vây. Ảnh Đào Tuấn
Fishermen lift nets during seine fishing trips to achieve high yields during offshore trips. Photo: Dao Tuan

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To increase the value of exploitation, in recent years, Nghe An fishermen have actively switched to building large-capacity ships for offshore exploitation. Therefore, the exploitation output has increased significantly. The total aquatic product output in July is estimated at 20,744 tons, up 9.29% over the same period, bringing the output in the first 7 months of the year to 108,031 tons, up 11.68% over the same period.

Of which, aquaculture output in July is estimated at 7,993 tons and in 7 months is estimated at 29,697 tons, up 3.64%; exploitation output in July is estimated at 12,751 tons and in 7 months is estimated at 78,334 tons, up 15.07% over the same period last year.

If in 2010, Nghe An's offshore fleet of more than 90 CV had only 848 ships, accounting for about 20% of the total number of ships and boats in the province, now it has increased to nearly 1,400 ships, accounting for 35% and the average engine capacity is 390 CV/ship; ships with capacity from 250 CV to 1,577 CV have nearly 1,000 ships.

It is estimated that by 2020, Nghe An will have about 1,600 offshore vessels, accounting for about 41% of the total number of fishing vessels and boats in the province.

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