Dong Thap, Dec. 23 -- The People's Committee of Dong Thap has issued an official directive instructing relevant departments, sectors, and local authorities to continue implementing robust measures to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing across the Mekong Delta province. Under the directive, the Department of Agriculture and Environment - the standing body of the provincial steering committee for IUU fishing prevention and control - is tasked with classifying fishing vessels that are ineligible for licences or whose registration has expired. The department has been asked to urgently review, guide, and carry out vessel registration and licensing procedures for those that meet requirements and wish to operate. Weekly, it ...