Dong Thap, Nov. 27 -- The southern province of Dong Thap, which has more than 1,500 fishing vessels with 60% being capable of offshore operations, has made significant progress in implementing measures against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

To date, 1,291 vessels have been licensed, equipped with vessel monitoring systems (VMS), and fully updated in the fisheries database.

Local authorities have intensified communication efforts to raise awareness for 9,838 fishermen, encouraging strict compliance with anti-IUU regulations.

Pham Van Hieu, Chairman of the People's Committee of Thoi Son ward, said authorities, in coordination with My Tho Fishing Port, have been organising community meetings and mobile communication ca...