Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) is a non-governmental organization, based on the principles of volunteer, autonomy and equality. VASEP members include leading Vietnamese seafood producers and exporters and companies providing service to the seafood sector. The association was established on June 12th 1998 to coordinate and link enterprises operations, based on mutual supports to improve value, quality and competitive capacity of Vietnamese seafood, enhance creating raw material for seafood export, represent and protect legal interests of members.