Placed in the context of many difficulties in epidemics, weather, prices… complicated and unusual developments…, this result is a remarkable effort of the entire agricultural sector and agricultural development. village.
Mr. Nguyen Manh Khuong, Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Thai Binh province, said: Total seafood production in the province in 2023 is estimated to reach 289,493 tons (up 3.3% over the same period in 2022). Of which: Aquatic exploitation output is estimated at 101,395 tons, an increase of 3.0% (saltwater exploitation output 97,029 tons, freshwater exploitation output 4,366 tons); Aquaculture output is estimated to reach 188,098 tons, an increase of 3.4% (clams reach 124,478 tons; brackish water reaches 15,360 tons; fresh water reaches 48,260 tons).
Fishermen of Thai Thuy district classify seafood harvested after the trip out to sea.
Aquatic breeds produced to date have totaled 668.5 million, of which: 500 million clams; 100 million varieties of oysters; Copy 17 million children; 15 million grass carp; 4.5 million sesame seeds; drifted 8 million fish; tilapia 12 million; 9 million perch; Specialties (eel, frog, catfish) 3 million. Total seafood production in December 2023 is estimated to reach 27,731 tons, up 3.43% over the same period; of which: Seafood exploitation: 8,485 tons, aquaculture output is estimated at 18,826 tons (Salt water 12,509 tons; brackish water 1,549 tons; freshwater 4,768 tons).
The total aquaculture area reached 15,665.11 hectares, equivalent to the same period in 2022, of which: brackish water farming 3,556.5 hectares (black tiger shrimp farming area 2,396.83 hectares, down 242.37 hectares; area Vannamei shrimp reached 400.24 hectares, an increase of 88.34 hectares, of which 138.03 hectares of intensive farming area, high technology; area of fish farming and other objects 759.43 hectares, an increase of 154.03 hectares) ; 3,169 hectares of saltwater farming (2,489 hectares of commercial ham farming; 680 hectares of clam breeding); freshwater farming of 8,939.61 hectares (of which about 2,600 hectares of intensive farming of valuable objects).
The area of land converted to aquaculture in semi-floating ponds has now reached 172.8 hectares, an increase of 19.57 hectares over the same period in 2022. The whole province currently has 692 fish cages/74,006 m3 (including cages). frog farming) and 700 estuarine oyster farming rafts (an increase of 180 rafts over the same period in 2022), 26 aquatic breed production and nursery establishments, of which: 08 production establishments (04 freshwater establishments, 04 saline and brackish facilities); 18 nursing facilities (02 freshwater facilities, 16 saltwater and brackish facilities).
Regarding the exploitation and development of aquatic resources, Thai Binh regularly monitors the situation of aquatic exploitation activities in the province in terms of occupational structure, fishing grounds, seasons, and exploited aquatic animals.

People in Tien Hai district exploit seafood in the pond.
Timely direct production and exploitation at sea and resolve difficulties and problems of fishermen. The total number of fishing vessels registered and entered into the national fishing vessel data software Vnfïshbase is 725 fishing vessels, with a total capacity of 137,528 CV (101,123.67 KW). The number of ships that have installed cruise monitoring equipment for 173/175 ships (reaching 98.85%); Fishing vessels have been inspected and issued technical safety certificates for 333/376 vessels (reaching 88.56%); All fishing vessels have painted cabins and painted fishing vessel license plates according to regulations; Certificates of establishments meeting food safety conditions have been issued: 12 fishing vessel establishments. Issued 12 seafarer directory books according to Circular No. 01/2022/TT-BNNPTNT; Instructions on procedures and documents for registration and inspection of fishing vessels for fishermen in the province.
We have propagated and mobilized ship owners to participate in fishing teams at sea. Up to now, the whole province has 31 teams with 352 fishing boats and 1,760 fishermen participating. Every month, provide fishing grounds forecast information to fishermen in the province, to be proactive in production and exploitation activities to minimize input costs and improve production efficiency for each trip.
Tracking and monitoring fishing vessels on the fishing vessel monitoring system, ensuring 24/7 duty, results in December 2023: Total number of fishing vessels lost connection: 108 vessels (L<24 mét là: 54lượt tàu; L>24 meters is: 54 trains), specifically: Trains lost connection for more than 10 days: 02 trains; Trains with signal return: 89 trains; The train has no return signal: 19 trains.
The weather situation in December 2023 is favorable for seafood exploitation activities, fishermen actively go out to sea, the rate of ships going out to sea is estimated at 70% (ranging from 580 to 620 ships operating in fishing activities). ) The main operating fishing grounds are the coastal area and the offshore area of Thai Binh province. In addition, about 160 ships operate in the offshore area of the Gulf of Tonkin.

People in Tien Hai district exploit seafood in the pond.
The exploited aquatic products are diverse, the main focus is on trash fish (Ruoi, apricot, small croaker, mullet…), crustaceans (mantis shrimp, shrimp, mantis shrimp…), especially Especially during the month, the shrimp exploitation output was quite good, with an average estimate of 600-800kg per ship/trip/day and night. In 2004, with the goal of striving for the growth rate of production value of the entire industry 2, 1%, of which seafood increased by 3.1%, Thai Binh directs the development of seafood production towards high, sustainable growth, associated with processing and consumption markets. Diversify salt objects with high economic value and efficiency. Instruct organizations and individuals to apply aquaculture in the form of intensive, super-intensive farming, VietGAP standards or certified farming according to international standards for the province’s key products (white shrimp). white, clam), ensuring food safety, adding value.
Implement intertidal clam farming survey programs; Guide localities to register key farming species and cages according to Decree 26/2019/ND-CP. Providing information about fishing grounds, grasping the situation of seafood exploitation by fishermen in sea areas according to seasons, occupations, and fishing grounds; Announcing quotas for fisheries exploitation licenses.
Strengthen the registration and inspection of fishing vessels, ensuring safety for people and fishing vessels operating at sea. Coordinate with local authorities to inspect and guide establishments that build and repair fishing vessels that have not yet been granted Certificates of eligibility. Direct localities and coordinate with all levels and sectors to strictly implement the EC’s recommendations to prevent illegal, unreported and unregulated mining.
