61 detained fishermen to return home from Indonesia
(VOV) - Kien Giang province called a meeting on April 21 to discuss protocol to bring home 61 Vietnamese fishermen who were detained in Indonesia for violating its fishing regulations.
Eight Vietnamese vessels had fished in Indonesia’s waters under a contract signed between Vietnam’s Dai Duong (Ocean) Joint Stock Company and Indonesia’s Papua Fishery Development Company. The contract was approved by the Vietnam Directorate of Fisheries.
On January 4, four out of the eight vessels with 61 fishermen on board were detained by the Indonesian marine police. According to the Indonesian Foreign Ministry, the four Vietnamese vessels violated the country’s fishing regulations.
At the April 21 meeting, Dai Duong JSC agreed to pay fees and initiate the necessary procedures for the safe and timely return of all 61 fishermen. It will also be accountable for maintaining the four seized vessels in Indonesia.
Dai Duong and vessel owners will work together to settle all disputes relating to fishermen’ interests.