Da Nang, Vietnam Fishermen stow away ice on the boat to preserve their catch. When fishing, they can spend up to 30 days at sea

Da Nang, Vietnam During the high season, between May and August, a fishing boat can make a net profit of 250 million VND (11,800 USD) per month.

Da Nang, Vietnam The fishing market in Da Nang is open for business from 3 to 5 a.m.

Da Nang, Vietnam Only 500 out of the 1500 boats, docked at Da Nang port, have an engine.

Da Nang is one of the major port cities in Vietnam and is the biggest city on the South Central Coast of Vietnam. The city is situated on the coast of the South China Sea.

Da Nang, Vietnam The coastguard in Da Nang has 4 vessels patrolling the waters in front of the Paracel Islands.

Da Nang, Vietnam A propaganda poster on the bank of the Da Nang river. With reference to the Paracel Islands it says "The Island is our own home and home is the sea."

Da Nang, Vietnam A fisherman and his wife take a break at the harbour, after a long day's work on the boat.

Da Nang, Vietnam The crew eats dinner on the boat at Da Nang harbour.

Da Nang, Vietnam The captain of a Vietnamese fishing boat, waits for his crew.

Dang Van Nhan. is the captain of the boat (DNa 90152) that sunk on 26 May rammed by a Chinese vessel.
He is worshipping at his home shrine dedicated to Quan Am the fisherman protector.

Da Nang, Vietnam A local worker at the Da Nang shipyard. Fishermen bring their boats here twice a year for maintenance and repair.

Da Nang, Vietnam This boat docked at Da Nang harbour at 3am ready for the market. The catch is packaged and ready to be sold.

Da Nang, Vietnam Tran Van Von is one of the owners of the boat (DNa 90152) that sunk by a Chinese vessel on 26 May. Here he stands in front of his boat at Da Nang shipyard.

Da Nang, Vietnam The last of the fishermen dock at Da Nang harbour, to sell their fish at the market.