The government has approved a 16-million-euro-plus project to monitor fishing boats with satellite technology, a representative from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said.

The project will also include the establishment of a database on fisheries, informing the boats of fish shoals, precipitation readings and other information through the satellite connection.

A hydro-meteorological center specific to fishing activities will also be established as part of the project, which is expected to be launched this year.

Source: Tuoi Tre