More investments for new offshore fishing boats
(vasep.com.vn) The government of Vietnam funded VND1,300 billion for fishermen to build new offshore fishing vessels including 1,365 ones with capacity of more than 90 CV.
Besides, the government also implemented many investment programs with an aim to raise the number of offshore fishing boats to 6,000 ones in 20 out of 28 coastal provinces and cities.
Moreover, installing satellite positioning machines for fishing vessels is implemented throughout the country. Until June 2013, 1,150 fishing vessels have been equipped these machines.