Despite China’s unilateral decision on fishing ban in the East Sea from 1 May to 16 August, Da Nang’s fishermen are showing their strong determination to carry on with their fishing in the Hoang Sa waters. Many fishing boats from Da Nang are still heading out to the rich Hoang Sa fishing grounds to conduct fishing activities in order to earn their living as well as to protect Viet Nam’s sovereignty over its sea and islands.

Fishing boats docking at the Tho Quang Fishing Wharf

Fishermen preparing for their upcoming offshore fishing trips

Crewmembers onboard fishing boat QNg-97767 from Quang Ngai Province ready for heading out to sea.

Since early May, bustling atmosphere has been seen at the Tho Quang Fishing Wharf as dozens of offshore fishing vessels from Da Nang, and other central regional localities, have continuously berthed or left the wharf.

Fishermen are asked to immediately report to the local border guards and other local relevant agencies any strange moves by the Chinese vessels in order to timely deal with them

 By XUAN SON - Translated by MAI DUNG