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Vietnamese fishermen are now required to install vessel monitoring systems (VMS) to track their movements, a crucial step in the country’s fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing practices. (Photo: VNA) Vietnamese localities are ramping up efforts to eradicate IUU fishing, tightening control over fishing ports and offshore activities in line with the European Commission’s (EC) recommendations. The new VMS requirement is a key component of these efforts, as it allows authorities to track the movements of fishing vessels and ensure compliance with regulations. Nguyen Thanh Hien, a fisherman from Ninh Thuan province, highlighted the consequences of failing to maintain a functional VMS, which can result in significant fines and restrictions on docking at ports. To enhance oversight further, all 28 coastal provinces have reviewed their registered fishing fleets and consolidated the data into the national VNFishbase system. This has led to remarkable pr...