In the first month of 2022, Nghe An fishermen earned 200 billion VND

Purchasing seafood at a fishing port in Nghe An. Photo: Xuan Hoang

Data from the Department of Fisheries shows that in January 2022, the weather was favorable, peoplefishermen clinging to the seawas safe and the catch reached 11,638 tons, the economic value was estimated at 200 billion VND, equal to 6.85% of the yearly plan, up 8.45% over the same period last year.

Fisherman Dinh Trong Nghia in Tien Thuy commune (Quynh Luu) said that in January 2022, his 820 CV boat went on two trips, bringing in nearly 20 tons of various types of seafood. Due to unfavorable weather in the first days of Spring and rough seas, it is expected that after the full moon of January, the crew will set off on their first trip of the new year.

The highest income is the fleet participating in fishing during the season.Lunar New YearYear of the Tiger 2022. According to the Department of Fisheries, the whole province has 25 large-capacity fishing vessels participating in offshore fishing during Tet holiday in all sea areas, both for economic purposes and to protect the sovereignty and security of the sea and islands of the Fatherland. This offshore fishing fleet returned to fishing ports in the province on January 9, with an output of about 175 tons (main products are hairtail fish and squid with high economic value), with an estimated average total income of 200 million VND/vessel.

Large ships anchored at Lach Quen Fishing Port (Quynh Luu) waiting for the first voyage of the new year of the Tiger. Photo: Xuan Hoang

Every year, after the Lunar New Year holiday, localities and fishermen organize a launching ceremony and a fishing prayer ceremony.seafood exploitation, ensure safety, prevent and control Covid-19 epidemic according to regulations.

With 3,469 fishing vessels, Nghe An plans to exploit 175,000 tons of seafood in 2022./.