Vietnam mixed species - trawl

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Overview

The Roundtable of Feed and Fishmeal companies has been initiated by end of 2016 by feed manufacturers and their suppliers to address the most concern of the feed sector regarding responsible sourcing of marine ingredients. In 2017, with support from Ba Ria-Vung Tau provincial People's Committee, Department of Agriculture & Rural Development and its affiliate - Sub-Department of Fisheries, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Fishmeal and Fish Oil Association has been recognised by authorities, a fishery improvement project (hereby called FIP Vung Tau) has been developed since then. In June 2020, FIP Vung Tau registered on FisheryProgress as Prospective FIP for trawl fisheries in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province, with 10 participants (4 feed companies and 6 fishmeal companies in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province). FIP Vung Tau has defined 5 'other species' as target stocks, including Greater lizardfish (Saurida tumbil); Blunt-nose lizardfish (Trachinocephalus myops); Sulphur goatfish (Upeneus sulphureus); Bigeye scad (Selar crumenophthalmus); and Yellowtail scad (Atule mate). Trawl fleets registered with Ba Ria - Vung Tau authorities and ones that land in ports in Ba Ria - Vung Tau that fishmeal producers are sourcing their incoming materials are covered by this FIP. Background studies and data collection for evaluation of PIs will be conducted in the waters under administration of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province.  

FIP Description 

The Roundtable of Feed and Fishmeal companies has been initiated by end of 2016 by feed manufacturers and their suppliers to address the most concern of the feed sector regarding responsible sourcing of marine ingredients.

FIP Objective(s) 

By 31 December 2024, the Vietnam mixed species - trawl FIP (also known as FIP Vung Tau) will achieve following objectives:

  1. A practical multi-species stock assessment guidance (based on possible and existing trawl fisheries data) is developed.
  2. The data about trawl fisheries in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province is collected, analysed, assessed and shared with key stakeholders.

  3. Group of indicator species for trawl fisheries in Ba Ria - Vung Tau are defined and stock assessment is done. Management measures are incorporate into the trawl fisheries management plan.

  4. Impact of the trawl fishery on ETP species, critical habitats and ecosystem in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province is known. Management measures are incorporate into the trawl fisheries management plan.

  5. A trawl fishery co-management team with personnel from leading agencies is formed.

  6. A comprehensive trawl fisheries management plan for Ba Ria - Vung Tau is developed by the fishery co-management team will be handled over to the Fisheries Sub-Department of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province for implementation.

 

FIP Type 
Basic
FIP Stage 
Stage 4: Improvements in Fishing Practices or Fishery Management
Start and Projected End Dates
July 2021
December 2024
Next Progress Report Due 
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Species 
Common Name 
Big-eye Scad
Scientific Name
Selar crumenophthalmus
Common Name 
Yellowtail Scad
Scientific Name
Atule mate
Common Name 
Greater Lizardfish
Scientific Name
Saurida tumbil
Common Name 
Blunt-nose Lizardfish
Scientific Name
Trachinocephalus myops
Common Name 
Sulphur Goatfish
Scientific Name
Upeneus sulphureus
Gear Type 
Trawl
Location
FAO Major Fishing Area
Area 71 (Pacific, Western Central)
Exclusive Economic Zones
Country 
Viet Nam
Geographic Scope 
Southeast Area of Vietnam (the coastal waters, inshore waters under administration of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province) and waters from the inshore route to the outer boundary (offshore) of Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ)
Landings
Estimated Total FIP Landings 
32,603 metric tons
Estimated Total Fishery Landings 
42,000 metric tons
Landings Date 
June 2022
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FIP at a Glance

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July 01, 2021
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Progress Rating (A) Advanced Progress

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(B) Good Progress

A basic FIP that has achieved a Stage 4 or 5 result within 12 months.

(C) Some Recent Progress
  • A FIP that has achieved a Stage 4 or 5 result in more than 12 (but less than 24) months AND has reported a Stage 3 activity within the past six months.
  • A FIP younger than 12 months that has never achieved a Stage 4 or 5 result but has reported a Stage 3 activity within the first 12 months.
(D) Some Past Progress
  • A FIP that has achieved a Stage 4 or 5 result in more than 12 (but less than 24) months BUT has not reported a Stage 3 activity within the past six months.
  • A FIP for which the most recent Stage 4 or 5 result is more than 24 (but less than 36) months old AND a Stage 3 activity has been reported within six months.
  • A FIP 12-36 months old that has never reported a Stage 4 or 5 result AND has reported a Stage 3 activity within the past six months.
(E) Negligible Progress
  • A FIP for which the most recent Stage 4 or 5 result is more than 24 (but less than 36) months old, with no Stage 3 activity reported in the last six months.
  • A FIP younger than 12 months with no Stage 3 activity reported within 12 months.
  • A FIP 12-36 months old that has never reported a Stage 4 or 5 result AND has not reported a Stage 3 activity within the past six months.

The ratings are currently derived by SFP from publicly available data on FIP websites, including FisheryProgress.org, and are determined using the following methodology: View PDF

C Some Recent Progress
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  • Complete
  • Incomplete
Next Update Due FisheryProgress requires a FIP to provide update reports every six months, and two missed reports will render the FIP inactive. If a report is overdue, this date will appear red.
Jul 2024
Target End Date
Dec 2024

FIP Leads

Organization Name 
BA RIA - VUNG TAU FISHMEAL & FISH OIL ASSOCIATION
Organization Type 
Other
Primary Contact 
NGUYEN Kim Thanh
Phone 
+84913771208
FIP Identification Number The FIP Identification Number is automatically generated by FisheryProgress when a FIP profile is created. While the number itself is not meaningful, they are used by NGOs, academia, and industry to refer to FIPs in a consistent way.
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