Officials check monitoring devices before fishing boats set sail from Quy Nhon harbor in Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh province. (Photo: VNA)

At the conclusion of her 10-day working session on Friday, Veits said ministries, agencies, and localities have been aware of their responsibilities and showed a strong determination to fight IUU fishing. She emphasized the need to rally public involvement in the effort.

The EC delegation suggested Vietnam speed up the installation of monitoring systems, especially on big fishing boats, and impose strict penalties on those caught deliberately flouting regulations on the use of monitoring devices.