An Giang races to remove EU's IUU 'yellow card' by mid-2026
An Giang province is taking firm steps to lift the EU’s IUU ‘yellow card’ warning. Local authorities have rolled out measures to tighten maritime oversight and support affected fishermen. The changes aim to meet the European Commission’s recommendations by mid-2026. All eligible fishing vessels in the province have now received proper licences. Unseaworthy boats are either under strict monitoring or removed from official records. The Department of Agriculture and Environment is also finalising vessel registration, ensuring each boat is marked and tracked.
Vice Chairman Ngô Công Thứ́c has ordered local agencies to boost patrols and inspections. Border guards are increasing checks at ports and coastal access points. Meanwhile, police are linking vessel and crew data with the national resident database for tighter control. Nearly every eCDT account is active, and all seafood origin certificates are processed digitally. The province is also installing Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) to improve tracking. A plan to help fishermen transition to new livelihoods will be announced soon.
The province expects to complete all reforms by June 2026. Stricter vessel registration, digital tracking, and patrols aim to resolve the IUU warning. Fishermen will receive support as the changes take effect.
