Bac Lieu, June 9 -- By implementing a series of effective measures-most notably the strict refusal to issue port departure and sailing permits to ineligible fishing vessels, the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu has made significant progress in addressing shortcomings in the fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, contributing to efforts towards having the European Commission (EC)'s "yellow card" lifted for Vietnamese seafood. Director of the provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment Luu Hoang Ly said that in recent years, the locality has maintained strict inspections and control of fishing vessels entering and exiting ports as well as those operating at sea. It has strictly handled vehicles that do n...