UP TO VND 1 BILLION FINE FOR ILLEGAL OPERATE FISHING VESSEL LONGER THAN 24M
This is a content in the Decree No. 42/2019/ND-CP approved by the Government on sanctioning administrative violations on fisheries dated May 16, 2019.
Accordingly, a fine ranging from VND 10 million to VND 15 million shall be imposed for failure to carry out procedures for registration of cage culture or major cultured species. A fine ranging from VND 10 million to VND 20 million shall be imposed for failure to meet material facilities or technical equipment requirements as prescribed.
Especially, a maximum fine up to VND 1 billion shall be imposed to vessel owners having one of the following violations:
- Failing to obtain a fishing license or using an expired one when carrying out fishing operations within the territorial waters of Vietnam with a fishing vessel of ≥ 24 m in length overall;
- Failing to obtain a fishing license or written approval or using an expired one when carrying out fishing operations in waters under the jurisdiction of another State or territory or under the jurisdiction of the regional fisheries organization…
This Decree takes effect on July, 05, 2019.
