(seafood.com) As the world's largest
In an own-initiative report drafted by Isabella Lavin (Greens-EFA, Sweden) and adopted on 11 October, the committee calls on the EU to promote international actions - such as inspections at sea and the closing of markets to products from illegal fishing - with a view to maintaining fish stocks at a sustainable level, to negotiate international legal instruments and to defend the principle of penalties for negligent states. The report, adopted unanimously, will be put to the vote in plenary at the 14-17 November session in
Illegal fishing accounts for around 15% of global catches--between 11 and 26 million tonnes per year--making sustainable management of marine resources impossible. Apart from the threat to the viability of fish stocks and food security, which affects both consumers and fishing communities, illegal fishing constitutes a source of unfair competition for the operators who play by the rules, explains the report. MEPs thus note that "the EU has to do more to promote effective cooperation to combat illegal fisheries".
Technological tools exist to control and prevent illegal fishing but it is the political commitment that is lacking, state MEPs, who urge the European Commission and member states to place this issue on the international agenda, in the WTO for example. They call for sanctions to be imposed on states that do not respect their international obligations, for example by failing to ensure that vessels that fly their flag comply with rules. MEPs also state that aid under the EU's generalized system of preferences should only be allocated if the candidate country respects FAO and UN rules designed to combat IUU fishing, and that the Commission and member states should increase financial and technical aid for surveillance programmes in the waters of developing countries.
Since two thirds of oceans and seas are beyond national jurisdictions, new international measures are needed, states the report, which suggests: compulsory registration of fishing vessels of more than ten GT (gross registered tonne), a global catch certification programme, information exchange on vessel activity at international level, supervision of imports and an agreement on shutting markets to illegally caught products. To be effective, such measures must be backed by the leading fishery products markets: MEPs urge the EU to consult large marketing states, such as the
MEPs also call for the EU to establish a register of authorised fishing vessels and to draw up a black list of vessels involved in illegal fishing. They also recommend the reinforcement of inspections at sea, the development of catch documentation schemes, a ban on transhipment, the mandatory use of satellite-based vessel monitoring systems and reinforcement of regional fisheries management organisations, with a view to covering all open seas fisheries.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Da Nang City has fully implemented all recommendations from the European Commission (EC) regarding the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, creating an important foundation for the removal of the “yellow card” in the near future.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In Hoa Vang district (Da Nang City), red tilapia farming is demonstrating clear economic efficiency, becoming a promising livelihood that helps many households increase their income. A notable example is the model of Mr. Huynh Ngoc Nam, who operates two red tilapia ponds covering more than 4 hectares, generating stable annual income.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In Gia Vien district, tilapia farming—particularly the “duong nghiep” strain—is expanding rapidly and gradually becoming an efficient production model for local farmers. Hatcheries in the area are supplying high-quality, uniform, and disease-free fingerlings, meeting the growing demand for commercial farming.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the afternoon of March 19, Vice Chairman of the Ca Mau Provincial People’s Committee, Le Van Su, chaired a meeting to address bottlenecks and propose solutions to expand the super-intensive whiteleg shrimp farming model using low water exchange and high biosecurity standards (RAS-IMTA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On March 10, 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee issued Decision No. 1377/QD-UBND approving the Aquatic Animal Disease Prevention and Control Plan for the 2026–2030 period. The decision takes effect from the date of signing and replaces previous plans for the 2021–2030 period that had been issued prior to the administrative merger in Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Binh Duong, and Ho Chi Minh City.
(vasep.com.vn) In 2025, Chile imported more than USD 156 million worth of tuna, up 8.1% compared to the previous year and the highest level in the past five years. As the supply structure in this market is rapidly shifting, Vietnamese tuna is facing both opportunities to expand market share and increasing competitive pressure from Thailand, Colombia, and China.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vinh Long Province is stepping up efforts to develop brackish water shrimp farming in a sustainable direction, identifying it as a key sector in its agricultural structure. In 2026, the province aims to reach around 71,300 hectares of shrimp farming, with an output of over 314,000 tons.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ha Tinh Province is strengthening control over shrimp seed quality to minimize risks for the 2026 spring–summer farming season.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In February 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports reached USD 119 million, down slightly 5% year-on-year. However, thanks to strong performance in January, cumulative exports in the first two months of the year still reached USD 331 million, up 28% compared to the same period in 2025. Export activity slowed somewhat in February due to seasonal factors, particularly the Lunar New Year holiday, which disrupted production and shipments at many seafood processing enterprises.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Da Nang is accelerating the development of high-tech shrimp farming toward intensive production, disease control, and improved efficiency. Many shrimp farms have invested in automated environmental monitoring systems, continuously tracking indicators such as pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and salinity, enabling farmers to promptly adjust pond conditions and reduce disease risks.
VASEP - HIỆP HỘI CHẾ BIẾN VÀ XUẤT KHẨU THỦY SẢN VIỆT NAM
Chịu trách nhiệm: Ông Nguyễn Hoài Nam - Phó Tổng thư ký Hiệp hội
Đơn vị vận hành trang tin điện tử: Trung tâm VASEP.PRO
Trưởng Ban Biên tập: Bà Phùng Thị Kim Thu
Giấy phép hoạt động Trang thông tin điện tử tổng hợp số 138/GP-TTĐT, ngày 01/10/2013 của Bộ Thông tin và Truyền thông
Tel: (+84 24) 3.7715055 – (ext.203); email: kimthu@vasep.com.vn
Trụ sở: Số 7 đường Nguyễn Quý Cảnh, Phường An Phú, Quận 2, Tp.Hồ Chí Minh
Tel: (+84) 28.628.10430 - Fax: (+84) 28.628.10437 - Email: vasephcm@vasep.com.vn
VPĐD: số 10, Nguyễn Công Hoan, Ngọc Khánh, Ba Đình, Hà Nội
Tel: (+84 24) 3.7715055 - Fax: (+84 24) 37715084 - Email: vasephn@vasep.com.vn