According to the Lam Dong Department of Agriculture and Environment, as of January 23, the province had a total of 8,208 registered fishing vessels. Of these, 7,189 vessels had been granted fishing licenses, accounting for 87.58%. Functional agencies have strengthened the management, inspection, and supervision of fishing activities to ensure compliance with legal regulations.
Alongside licensing, the monitoring and control of vessels entering and leaving ports and landing sites has been carried out continuously and effectively, with close coordination among relevant forces. From November 1, 2025 to January 23, 2026, Border Guard checkpoints inspected 3,674 vessel movements entering and leaving ports, including 3,045 port entry and exit records officially certified. This strict control has helped promptly prevent vessels from failing to meet operating conditions.
For vessels that have expired licenses or do not meet conditions for fishing activities, relevant authorities have fully informed and provided detailed guidance to each commune and ward to organize strict supervision and control, resolutely preventing vessels from operating illegally. In addition, inspection and handling efforts have been conducted rigorously to create a deterrent effect, serving the goal of sourcing legally compliant seafood products.
In enforcing laws and handling violations related to IUU fishing, Lam Dong province has focused on reviewing and strictly dealing with cases of vessels losing connection to vessel monitoring systems (VMS) and crossing maritime boundaries. From November 1, 2024 to January 23, 2026, the province detected violations in 789 out of 7,789 inspected cases, achieving a 100% detection rate for violations. Of these, 654 cases were subject to administrative penalties (accounting for 82.89%), while 135 cases were closed without penalties in accordance with regulations. Notably, since the beginning of 2026, no cases of vessels losing VMS connection while operating at sea have been recorded in the province.
In parallel with inspection and enforcement, communication and dissemination of laws on combating IUU fishing have been intensified. Hundreds of meetings, training sessions, and dialogues have been organized with the participation of thousands of vessel owners and fishermen. To date, more than 14,000 fishing vessels have signed commitments to strictly comply with fisheries laws. In particular, the province has organized focused dialogues on handling IUU violations, contributing to raising awareness and improving fishermen’s compliance with legal regulations in fishing activities.
To further implement synchronized and effective solutions against IUU fishing in the coming period, the People’s Committee of Lam Dong province has requested the Department of Agriculture and Environment, the Provincial Military Command, the Provincial Police, the Border Guard Command, People’s Committees of communes, wards, Phu Quy Special Economic Zone, and relevant units to strengthen management and supervision of vessels with a high risk of violations, resolutely preventing fishing vessels and fishermen from violating foreign waters. Special attention will be paid to vessels longer than 15 meters that are not required to install vessel monitoring systems and that frequently operate and land catches outside the province.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With continued policy support, technological innovation and close coordination among authorities, businesses and farmers, Vietnam’s pangasius industry is expected to make a strong and sustainable breakthrough during the 2026–2030 period, reinforcing its position as the world’s leading exporter of the fish.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) During the first four months of 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports to Asian markets showed varying trends across regions and countries. The Middle East recorded strong growth, with Saudi Arabia emerging as the largest Asian market for Vietnamese tilapia. ASEAN markets also expanded significantly, driven primarily by Malaysia. Meanwhile, Japan maintained solid growth, while exports to South Korea declined compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Shrimp and pangasius continued to lead growth, helping seafood exports reach $4.67 billion in the first five months of the year; however, differentiation among product groups and increasingly stringent requirements from importing markets are posing many challenges for the industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Every day, the seafood processing industry in Ca Mau generates large quantities of shrimp heads and shells during processing operations. In the past, these by-products were largely treated as waste, increasing production costs and posing potential environmental risks. However, thanks to advanced processing technologies, materials once considered waste are now being transformed into high-value products, creating a circular economy model within the seafood industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam Clean Seafood Corporation has invested in a 280-hectare super-intensive shrimp farming zone in Tran De Commune, Can Tho City, generating export value of approximately VND 3 billion per hectare per year—around 50 times higher than traditional agricultural production.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports reached USD 1.02 billion in May 2026, up 0.6% year-on-year. Cumulative exports in the first five months of 2026 totaled USD 4.67 billion, an increase of 11% compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In a rapidly changing global seafood market, timely insights and reliable data are more critical than ever. The Report on Vietnam Seafood Exports in Q1/2026 provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in Vietnam’s seafood production, trade performance, and export trends, helping businesses navigate uncertainty and identify new growth opportunities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) While many major markets continue to experience slow growth, Russia has emerged as a brighter destination for Vietnamese tuna exports in early 2026. Export turnover to this market increased by nearly 55% in the first four months of the year, indicating a clear improvement in demand. Nevertheless, Russia remains a market that should be viewed with both optimism and caution.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius exports have shown encouraging signs of recovery in 2026. In the first four months of the year, total export turnover reached USD 720 million, up 17% compared to the same period last year. This result reflects improving demand across many markets, as well as the efforts of Vietnamese pangasius enterprises to maintain production, secure orders, and adapt to changing market conditions.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first four months of 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports reached USD 49 million, up 151% compared to the same period in 2025. This impressive growth reflects positive momentum in the tilapia sector, with Brazil emerging as a key driver of growth, while frozen tilapia fillets continued to be the industry's leading export product.
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