Quang Tri, May 30 -- Authorities in the central province of Quang Tri have strengthened efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing through tighter management, examination, and monitoring of fishing vessels. As of May 30, all 775 local fishing vessels over 6 metres in length have been fully registered. Over 300 formerly unlicensed and unregistered boats have also been granted certificates in line with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment's latest regulations. The fisheries sub-department has coordinated with local authorities to directly meet fishermen to guide them through registration, licensing, and vessel marking procedures. All information about the registered and licensed vessels has also been updated ...