Last updated: Friday, August 19, 2011
An old fishing boat being renovated into a passenger boat
Dilapidated fishing boats are being refashioned into tourism boats and restaurant cruisers in what experts say is a dangerous practice.
A report by the Tuoi Tre said Monday that the new trend is to blame as a major cause for fatal boat wrecks.
“Fishing boats...
Last updated: Friday, June 3, 2011
Vietnamese fishing boats anchor around the marine defense platform DK1 in the East Sea.
Fishermen all along Vietnam’s central coast say they’re committed to protecting their fishing grounds from rampant encroachments by Chinese boats.
Tran Ta has worked as a fisherman in...
Last updated: Wednesday, June 1, 2011
A Chinese boat illegally fishing in Vietnamese waters in a photo taken on board a Vietnamese naval ship.
In the past two weeks, Vietnamese fishermen have reported a rash of violent Chinese intrusions into Vietnamese waters. Some fear the incursions are part of a Chinese plot to...
Last updated: Sunday, May 16, 2010
One week after China perversely announced it was resuming illegal fishing patrols of the East Sea, three Vietnamese fishing boats were seized by Chinese ships.
VnnNews – One week after China perversely announced it was resuming illegal fishing patrols of the East Sea, three Vietnamese fishing boats were seized by Chinese ships in violation...
Last updated: Sunday, May 2, 2010
The fishermen who frequent the seas around the Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago to earn their living can be seen as soldiers who guard Vietnam’s marine areas.
VnnNews – The fishermen who frequent the seas around the Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago to earn their living can be seen as soldiers who guard Vietnam’s marine areas....
Last updated: Thursday, March 11, 2010
VnnNews – Seafood export companies complain that they are facing big obstacles with the EU’s IUU which took effect January 1, 2010.
Under IUU, all seafood exports to the EU must clearly show their origin, including the sea area where fish are caught and the names of the fishing boats or they will be refused entry.< /> Seafood...
Last updated: Friday, October 30, 2009
In this interview with VietNamNet, the Chairman of the NA’s Defense and Security Committee confirmed that the East Sea conflict has heightened deputies’ attention to defense issues.
Mr. Le Quang Binh (standing).< /> VietNamNet: In the autumn National Assembly (NA) session, many deputies are very keen to strengthen protection...
Last updated: Monday, October 12, 2009
A EU regulation will shut Vietnamese seafood exporters out of the market if they can’t figure out how to certify who caught fish and where.
Big challenges All seafood export consignments to the EU from October 31, 2010 must be clearly labled as to the origin of the products, including the sea area where the fish are caught...
