Unusual fluctuations in water levels at the Bac Luan estuary have caused mass oyster deaths, resulting in losses of 80-90% for many oyster farmers and the risk of losing all their capital.
On the afternoon of May 27th, the Hai Phong City Police released initial information about the fishing boat sinking in the waters off Bach Long Vi, resulting in 11 people on board being in distress.
Authorities in Hai Phong City, in coordination with local fishermen, rescued nine people from a fishing boat that ran into trouble in the waters near Long Chau Island. Two victims are still missing.
After months at sea in the Truong Sa fishing grounds, hundreds of squid fishing boats from Quang Ngai province are rushing back to port, overjoyed that squid prices have reached record highs.
While anchored, a large fishing vessel belonging to fishermen from Quang Ngai province caught fire, causing estimated damages of approximately 1 billion VND.
During the jellyfish season, hundreds of rafts head out to sea, bringing in a stable income and creating sustainable livelihoods for fishermen in Nghe An.
Before dawn and at dusk, when the fishing boats return, Tuy An Nam beach (Dak Lak) is once again dotted with women carrying fish on their backs for hire or people pulling ox carts loaded with fish.
The nets overflowing with bright red shrimp not only bring a considerable income to the fishermen but also create a lively atmosphere on the beach in the early days of the new year.
While approaching the Nhật Lệ coastline, the fishing boat QB-11064TS, carrying 5 fishermen, was unfortunately capsized by large waves and half-submerged.
This year, the abundance of rice snails, coupled with stable prices, has provided fishermen in Quang Ngai with a decent income, with many earning several million dong after just one fishing trip.
The Department of Fisheries and Marine Affairs of Khanh Hoa province reported that fishing vessel KH 90026 TS and its 8 fishermen have been out of contact for several days.
While out at sea casting their nets, two fishermen from Quang Tri province unfortunately had their boat sink, drifting at sea for many hours before being rescued.
Two fishermen went out to collect snails on the afternoon of November 24th, but due to the rapidly rising tide and unfamiliarity with the terrain, they got lost and had to cling to bamboo stakes to survive all night in the middle of the sea.
Pham Tien and Nguyen Van Long used two fishing vessels, numbered QNg-94909-TS and QNg-94990-TS (owned by Pham Tien), to organize the illegal emigration of many people.
A fishing boat from Nghe An province sank at sea, leaving three fishermen adrift for hours before being rescued by the Dien Thanh Border Guard Station (Nghe An province) and brought safely ashore.
After nearly 48 hours of searching, authorities have found all three fishermen who were swept away by waves in the waters off Ly Son Island on the day Typhoon No. 13 made landfall.
Family members were overwhelmed with emotion upon receiving a phone call informing them that all three fishermen on the small boat in Ly Son who went missing during Typhoon No. 13 were safe.
Many fish farms belonging to fishermen in Quang Tri province were swept away by waves, with many cages severely damaged, resulting in estimated losses of billions of dong.
Given the complex developments of Typhoon No. 5 (Typhoon Kajiki), Gia Lai province has called on 3.397 fishing vessels with more than 23.100 fishermen to return to shore for safe shelter.
On the evening of August 17th, a raft carrying 17 clam farmers to the waters off Ba Hon, Dam Ha commune, Quang Ninh province, capsized due to a storm, resulting in two fatalities.
The 1st Naval Squadron promptly detected a sinking fishing boat on the Chanh River (Quang Ninh province), quickly responded to the rescue, and brought all 9 fishermen safely ashore.
On July 20th, the border guard force of Quang Ninh province issued a notice urging ships and boats to quickly seek safe shelter before typhoon number 3 (Wipha) makes landfall.
The fishing village of Nhơn Châu, also known as Cù Lao Xanh (Gia Lai province), leaves a lasting impression on travelers with its pristine beauty, peaceful pace of life, and genuine, down-to-earth people.