Recently, Ca Mau has drastically implemented key solutions, mobilizing the entire political system - particularly at the grassroots level - to strengthen territorial management, enhance communication and promptly prevent fishing vessels from infringing upon foreign waters.
According to Mr. Pham Van Muoi, Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Environment, the Department proactively advised the Provincial People’s Committee to issue multiple steering documents and specific action plans. It also organized inspections and supervision of implementation in coastal localities. All 19 tasks assigned by the Prime Minister and the National Steering Committee on IUU were fully implemented on schedule with no delays.
The province’s anti-IUU efforts have seen a clear, comprehensive, and practical transformation. Completing all central-level mandates, strictly managing the fleet, effectively controlling fishing activities, and severely penalizing violations have created a firm premise to move toward removing the EC's "yellow card."
One of the most prominent achievements of Ca Mau’s anti-IUU campaign in 2025 is the legal regularization of its fishing fleet.
As of December 19, 2025, all 5,181 fishing vessels in the province are 100% registered and fully updated on the VNFishbase system and 100% have been granted fishing licenses. There are no vessels lacking proper registration or licensing.
For vessels that are inactive or no longer in use, the province has tasked local authorities with strict monitoring, including photographing mooring locations every seven days to digitize records and ensure that unqualified vessels do not return to fishing activities.
Furthermore, 100% of fishing vessels have been marked with identification numbers and the registration of vessels used for aquaculture services has been completed, eliminating the status of "off-the-grid" vessels with unidentified information.
Vessel monitoring and port control continue to be strictly and continuously enforced. Currently, 100% of active vessels 15 meters or longer have installed Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) and maintain 24/7 connectivity, even when docked. The monitoring stations are maintained around the clock to promptly detect, warn, and demand vessels return to Vietnamese waters if they cross boundaries.
Importantly, the province has deployed the electronic Catch Documentation and Traceability (eCDT) system at all fishing ports, ensuring that 100% of vessels 15 meters or longer perform port entry/departure procedures and maintain electronic logs. To date, 4,493 vessels have fully complied with the eCDT process.
The processing of catch certificates and origin confirmations has been conducted in strict accordance with regulations with no documentation errors requiring clarification. In 2025, the province issued: 28 receipts for 171 tons of seafood (cumulative: 1,360 receipts/7,627 tons); 5 Statement of Catch (SC) certificates for 58,170 tons (cumulative: 903 certificates/12,875.04 tons) and 7 Catch Certificates (CC) for 83,817 tons (cumulative: 877 certificates/12,460.578 tons).
In addition to technical and legal measures, Ca Mau has placed special emphasis on propaganda and advocacy. In 2025, the province conducted 102 documentaries and 877 news articles in print and online media; distributed 18,870 leaflets, 5,000 brochures and 10,000 posters; organized 47 training sessions with 4,007 participants and sent 51,403 informational messages to fishers.
The commune-level broadcasting system airs anti-IUU content twice daily, helping to elevate awareness and fostering consensus among fishing communities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Biofloc technology is being piloted in several rice–shrimp farming models in Ca Mau Province, showing initial positive results in controlling pond environments, improving shrimp seed quality, and supporting sustainable aquaculture development.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first four months of 2026, Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia together contributed USD 108 million to Vietnam’s pangasius exports, accounting for around 15% of the industry’s total export turnover. Amid tightening global whitefish supply and slowing demand in several traditional markets, Latin America is increasingly becoming an important expansion destination for the sector.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Alongside the development of high-tech shrimp farming, Ha Tinh Province is accelerating the cultivation of high-value freshwater aquatic species, with red tilapia emerging as an effective and sustainable farming model.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tuna exports reached USD 81 million in April 2026, down 6% compared to the same period in 2025. In the first four months of the year, export turnover totaled USD 289 million, down 4.8%. Although the overall export picture has yet to brighten significantly, market trends are becoming increasingly diversified rather than moving in a single direction.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius industry is undergoing strong restructuring starting from the broodstock and fingerling segment in order to improve productivity, quality, and export competitiveness. This is considered a critical foundation for the sustainable development of the industry amid rising production costs and increasingly stringent market requirements.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to Vietnam Customs data, pangasius exports in April 2026 reached USD 206 million, up 18% compared to the same period in 2025 — marking another consecutive month of double-digit growth since the beginning of the year. Cumulative pangasius export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached USD 720 million, up 17% year-on-year, reflecting the positive growth momentum of this key export product.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports in the first four months of 2026 maintained positive growth momentum, reaching approximately USD 1.5 billion, up 15% compared to the same period last year. However, behind this result lies diverging trends across markets, as the global shrimp industry continues to face pressure from inflation, high inventories, price competition, and increasing trade risks.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In Vinh Tuy commune (Kien Giang Province), many shrimp farmers are adopting bottom aeration systems and reporting clear economic benefits, helping increase income and reduce production risks.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first three months of 2026, Vietnam’s exports of crabs and other crustaceans reached more than USD 93 million, up 23% compared to the same period last year. The result shows that the sector is experiencing a fairly positive recovery, especially in its two key product groups: crabs and swimming crabs. However, behind the growth figures are several concerns: export markets remain highly concentrated, raw material supply is unstable, and trade barriers from the US and EU are becoming increasingly stringent.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In Ca Mau province, many farmers are transitioning from traditional methods to high-tech shrimp farming, adopting recirculating systems with minimal water exchange to improve efficiency and reduce risks. In Hung My commune alone, there are about 260 super-intensive shrimp farming households covering more than 265 hectares, playing a key role in local economic development.
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