VIETNAM TUNA ASSOCIATION

Labor and Social Responsibility Policy for the Vietnam Yellowfin Tuna Handline Fishery Improvement Project (FIP)

Introduction This Labor and Social Responsibility Policy (LSRP) for the Vietnam Tuna Handline FIP is formed by and based on “THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM Independence - Freedom - Happiness No. 45/2019/QH14 Hanoi, November 20, 2019 LABOR CODE” (the Code). Copies of the Code in English and Vietnamese are in the links found below:

The Fishery Improvement Project for Vietnam Yellowfin Tuna

The “Fishery Improvement Project for Vietnam Yellowfin Tuna in Vietnam – YFT FIP" towards MSC eco-label is coordinated by WWF Vietnam and Vietnam Tuna Association. The program has been initiated since 04/2024 and obtained positive achievements. The progress of this project is reported on FPO.

Vietnam Yellowfin Tuna

FIP Stage: 5 (Improvements on the Water) Progress Rating: A (Advanced Progress) Start Date: April 2014 Last Updated: September 2023

Training on good social responsibility practices – Safety at sea in the tuna fishing industry

In the framework of Vietnam Yellowfin tuna fishery improvement project, on the morning of April 24, 2024, in Nha Trang city, Vietnam Tuna Association coordinated with the Region IV Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center organized a training workshop on Good Practices for Social Responsibility - Safety at sea in tuna fishing sector. There were 45 tuna fishermen in Nha Trang City attended this workshop.

Enhancing knowledge about occupational safety and types of insurance for fishery workers

On the morning of September 20, 2021, the Vietnam Tuna Association and OXFAM organized a training workshop "Enhancing knowledge about occupational safety and types of insurance for fishery workers" in the virtual meeting under the Covid 19 pandemic situation.

Vietnam Tuna Industry piloted the traceability system in GDST International Standard

From August 2020, VINATUNA and WWF Vietnam have started implementing activities in the project "GDST Electronic Traceability System".

GDST PROGRESS TRACKING MEETING

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Enhancing knowledge about occupational safety and types of insurance for fishery workers

On the morning of September 20, 2021, the Vietnam Tuna Association and OXFAM organized a training workshop "Enhancing knowledge about occupational safety and types of insurance for fishery workers" in the virtual meeting under the Covid 19 pandemic situation.

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

Labor and Social Responsibility Policy for the Vietnam Yellowfin Tuna Handline Fishery Improvement Project (FIP)

Introduction This Labor and Social Responsibility Policy (LSRP) for the Vietnam Tuna Handline FIP is formed by and based on “THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM Independence - Freedom - Happiness No. 45/2019/QH14 Hanoi, November 20, 2019 LABOR CODE” (the Code). Copies of the Code in English and Vietnamese are in the links found below:

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