VIETNAM TUNA ASSOCIATION

LAUNCHING THE VIETNAM SKIPJACK TUNA FISHERY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM UNDER MSC STANDARDS

With the objectives of promoting sustainability and achieving MSC ecolabel certification for Vietnam’s skipjack tuna fishery, VINATUNA, in collaboration with key stakeholders, is going to officially launch the “Vietnam Skipjack Tuna Fishery Improvement Program” (VIETNAM SKJ MSC IP). This initiative is guided and supported directly by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), aims to establish a structured roadmap aligned with international standards, facilitating the pathway toward achieving MSC certification in the future.

Workshop "Enhancing Good Practices on Occupational Safety in Fishery" in Quy Nhon city, Binh Dinh province

On April 11, 2025, in Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province, the Vietnam Tuna Association (VINATUNA), in collaboration with the International Fund for Fishing Safety (IFFS) and local authorities, organized a workshop titled “Enhancing Good Practices on Occupational Safety in Fishery.” The workshop was attended by 40 local fishermen, along with representatives from VINATUNA, the Binh Dinh Sub-Department of Fisheries, and the People’s Committees of Tran Phu and Hai Cang wards.

Vietnam Tuna Association (VINATUNA) participated the esteemed "Cầu Ngư" Fishers Festival in Phu Yen Province.

HỘI THẢO TẠI QUY NHƠN: THÚC ĐẨY THỰC HÀNH TỐT AN TOÀN LAO ĐỘNG TRONG NGHỀ CÁ Ngày 16/3/2025, tại thành phố Quy Nhơn, tỉnh Bình Định, Hiệp hội Cá ngừ Việt Nam (VINATUNA) phối hợp với Tổ chức International Fund for Fishing Safety (IFFS) và các đơn vị địa phương tổ chức hội thảo với chủ đề “Thúc đẩy Thực hành tốt An toàn lao động trong nghề cá”. Tham dự hội thảo có 40 ngư dân địa phương, đại diện VINATUNA, IFFS, Chi cục Thủy sản Bình Định, UBND phường Trần Phú và phường Hải Cảng. Hội thảo nằm trong khuôn khổ Dự án “Cải thiện An toàn lao động trên biển” do IFFS tài trợ, nhằm nâng cao nhận thức và trang bị kiến thức thiết thực về an toàn lao động cho ngư dân. Nội dung chương trình tập trung vào các chủ đề quan trọng như: kiến thức y tế và sơ cấp cứu trên tàu, cách sử dụng thiết bị cứu sinh – cứu hỏa, kỹ năng liên lạc khi xảy ra sự cố khẩn cấp. On the morning of April 12, 2025, in Ward 4, Tuy Hoa City, Phu Yen Province, the Vietnam Tuna Association (VINATUNA) joined and extended its best wishes at the Fishermen’s Festival (Lễ hội Cầu Ngư) – a unique and long-standing cultural and spiritual event deeply embedded in the lives of coastal fishing communities. The festival has been officially recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam.

Training workshop "Enhancing Best Practices for Social Responsibility in Fisheries"

As part of the Vietnam Yellowfin Tuna Improvement Project, on March 20, in Nha Trang, the Vietnam Tuna Association held a workshop and training workshop "Enhancing Best Practices for Social Responsibility in Fisheries," supported by the Resources Legacy Fund. The workshop was attended by over 40 participants, including fishermen, vessel owners, middle-men, and experts.

Workshop "Enhancing Good Practices on Occupational Safety in Fishery"

On March 16, 2025, in Nha Trang city, Vietnam Tuna Association organized a workshop "Enhancing Good Practices on Occupational Safety in Fishery." This event is a part of the "Improving Occupational Safety at Sea" project, funded by International Fund for Fishing Safety. There are participations from over 40 fishermen and ship owners, representatives from seafood processing businesses, lecturers, and university students.

BỘ QUY TẮC ỨNG XỬ TỰ NGUYỆN/ VOLUNTARY CODE OF CONDUCT

Về việc Ngăn chặn Hoạt động Cắt Vây Cá Mập; Bảo vệ Động vật có vú biển & Các loài Nguy cấp trong Khai thác Cá Ngừ/ On Preventing Shark Finning; Protecting Marine Mammals and Endangered Species in Tuna Fisheries

International conference of “REVFIN – Preventing, Reducing, and Recycling Fishing Gear Waste in Vietnam’s Coastal Waters”

From February 24 to 26, 2025, VINATUNA participated in the REVFIN International Conference in Phu Quoc City, Kien Giang Province, organized by Kien Giang University. This conference focused on evaluating the project's progress, summarizing practical survey results, and developing a practical handbook."

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LAUNCHING THE VIETNAM SKIPJACK TUNA FISHERY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM UNDER MSC STANDARDS

With the objectives of promoting sustainability and achieving MSC ecolabel certification for Vietnam’s skipjack tuna fishery, VINATUNA, in collaboration with key stakeholders, is going to officially launch the “Vietnam Skipjack Tuna Fishery Improvement Program” (VIETNAM SKJ MSC IP). This initiative is guided and supported directly by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), aims to establish a structured roadmap aligned with international standards, facilitating the pathway toward achieving MSC certification in the future.

Tuna exploitation

Policy management

Alon Equipment: Technological Solutions For Fishery

On February 28, 2024, VINATUNA organized a meeting with the participation of Mr. William Patrick - President of NAVCAST in the Asia-Pacific region, and local fishermen. At the meeting, NAVCAST introduced ALON equipment used for fishing boats.

Export market

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Science and technology

FIP Program

BỘ QUY TẮC ỨNG XỬ TỰ NGUYỆN/ VOLUNTARY CODE OF CONDUCT

Về việc Ngăn chặn Hoạt động Cắt Vây Cá Mập; Bảo vệ Động vật có vú biển & Các loài Nguy cấp trong Khai thác Cá Ngừ/ On Preventing Shark Finning; Protecting Marine Mammals and Endangered Species in Tuna Fisheries

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