Accordingly, from now to April 2018, documents related to IUU fishing must be reviewed and amended in the direction of enhancing effective control of IUU fishing. In addition, the project on offshore fishing and planning for offshore fishing to 2020, vision to 2030 are expected to be approved. Moreover, an inter-sector working group in charge of IUU fishing is expected to be established, next to a control system for fishery materials imported into Viet Nam.
At the same time, fisheries sector would upgrade technical system of the shore station from central to local level to monitor and effectively use the monitored information. The information and data collected from the monitoring system is used effectively to prevent, reduce and eliminate IUU fishing activities. A fisheries database is going to be established to enhance the verification, certification and traceability of domestic fishery products. Besides, an effective control system to refuse import of products from IUU fishing would be formed.
During the period from May 2018 to 2020, the overall solution would be built to completely eliminate the illegal fishing of Vietnamese fishermen and fishing vessels in foreign and international waters; legal documents guiding the implementation of Fisheries Law 2017 would be developed; the entry of Viet Nam into international and regional fisheries management agreements related to the prevention and control of IUU fishing would be ratified and policies of changing livelihoods for fishermen towards sustainability would be developed.
Consolidating the fishery resources surveillance force at all levels in order to strengthen the capability to patrol, control and handle law violations in the sea areas; Strengthening law enforcement capacity of functional forces in the waters, at fishing ports and fish markets; Strengthening the fishing vessels controlling and inspecting capacity, strictly controlling the quantity, types and origins of the imported aquatic products lots. To complete the building of a fishery database in the direction of integrating information on vessels, fishing activities, production of landing ports, traceability; to continue upgrading the information system for surveillance of fishing vessels at sea and to develop a compulsory roadmap for the installation of cruise control equipment on all offshore fishing vessels.
For the period of 2021-2025, one of the tasks to be focused on is to construct 3 major fisheries centers, fishing port and logistics service system for foreign fishing vessels landing. 2. Vietnam applies highest sanctions for illegal fishing vessels in foreign waters On 13th December 2017, the Vietnamese Prime Minister issued the Directive on a number of urgent tasks and solutions to overcome the EC’s warnings on combating IUU. One of the recommendations that Viet Nam has not met is the preventing of Vietnamese fishing vessels which were violating foreign waters (known as "blue boats”). Previously, on May 28th 2017, the Prime Minister also issued the public telegraph to direct the People's Committees of coastal provinces to implement drastic measures to prevent, minimize and stop the violations of Vietnamese fishing vessels and fishermen engaging in illegal fishing in foreign waters.
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development requested the Chairman of People's Committees of coastal provinces and cities to direct the local authorities to impose the highest sanctions on ship owners, captains in violation, strictly deal with organizations and individuals that take fishing vessels and fishermen to go fishing illegally in foreign waters.
More information links on Vietnam combating IUU:
http://news.esankhonkaennews.com/2018/06/14/5138
http://news.esankhonkaennews.com/2018/07/09/5427
http://www.esanthailandnews99.com/
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Currently, Da Nang City has no fishing vessels detained, sanctioned by foreign authorities, or criminally prosecuted for IUU fishing violations. Patrols, monitoring of marine fishing activities, and handling of violations have been prioritized by competent forces, significantly reducing nearshore fishing infringements.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to statistics from Vietnam Customs, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel in the first nine months of 2025 reached just over USD 27 million, down as much as 49% compared to the same period in 2024. This is a steep and prolonged decline for many consecutive months, reflecting changes in import demand as well as shifts in the supply structure of this market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The first 700 tons of Vietnamese tilapia ordered and imported by JBS Group will initially be distributed through supermarket chains, the Horeca network and JBS’s product showrooms in Brazil.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In October 2025, Vietnam’s pangasius exports hit $217 million, representing an 8% increase compared to the same month in 2024. For the first 10 months of the year, total export value has surpassed $1.8 billion, up 9% year-on-year. This growth demonstrates clear positive momentum for the pangasius industry, despite continued declines in certain markets.
In recent days, the Central provinces of Vietnam have been suffering from historic flooding, with prolonged heavy rains, landslides, flash floods, and deep inundation causing extremely serious impacts on tens of thousands of households, as well as many VASEP member exporters located in the region. With the spirit of mutual support and solidarity, and in order to promptly assist residents and member exporters in the affected areas to stabilize their lives and restore production activities, VASEP calls on all seafood exporters, organizations, and individuals to extend supports to the people and member exporters in the flood-hit areas. We urge timely and practical material and spiritual contributions to help member exporters and local communities in the severely affected provinces overcome this difficult period.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the final days of October 2025, Vietnam’s domestic raw shrimp market remained generally stable, though slight adjustments were recorded in several sizes across key farming regions.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached USD 498 million in October 2025, up 26% from the same period last year. This is one of the highest monthly revenues since the beginning of the year, reflecting solid demand in major markets and faster shipment schedules by exporters. From January to October, shrimp export value reached USD 3.9 billion, up 22% compared to the same period in 2024.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On October 31, 2025, the US Court of International Trade (CIT) officially issued an order to suspend the case filed by the National Fisheries Institute (NFI), the National Restaurant Association (NRA), and several US seafood companies against the US Government concerning the implementation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) An Giang’s fisheries sector has maintained stable growth momentum during the first nine months of 2025, making an important contribution to the province’s socio-economic development. Despite facing numerous challenges, the province is implementing various measures to enhance production efficiency, expand markets, and promote sustainable fisheries development toward deeper integration into the global economy.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius export value in September 2025 reached USD 181 million, up 5% compared to the same period in 2024. The overall trend for the pangasius industry remains positive, with total exports in the first nine months of 2025 reaching nearly USD 1.6 billion, an increase of 9% year-on-year.
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