2019/01/11 |
Legislator Slams 'Embarrassing' Failure to Protect Taiwan's Migrant Fishermen
KMT Legislator Jason Hsu accused top officials of inaction in a contentious meeting.
2018/12/05 |
Taiwan’s Tuna Vessels Caught Illegally Shark Finning, Killing Dolphins & Turtles
Taiwan's Fisheries Agency is investigating a series of blood-curdling testimonials from crew members.
2018/11/28 |
'There Is No God Here': An Excerpt From Life on Taiwan's High Seas Vessels
'If all the fishermen were Taiwanese, would the conditions be any different? This a question I have thought about for a very long time.'
2018/11/07 |
Taiwan's Fishing Captains Protest in Defense of Embattled Industry
Fishermen say recent fines levied by the government are excessive. NGOs say they are not harsh enough.
2018/09/13 |
OPINION: Taiwan Must Address Abuse, Illegal Fishing Aboard Its Vessels
Failure to tackle illegal fishing and human rights abuse in the Taiwanese fleet harms the country’s reputation and jeopardizes millions of dollars in seafood trade.
2018/08/31 |
New Zealand Accuses Taiwanese Fishing Vessel of Regulatory Breaches
Taiwan's distant water fishing industry just can't seem to get its act together.
2016/03/22 |
Indonesian Vessel Opens Fire on Taiwan Fishing Boats
On March 21, two Taiwan fishing boats were fired upon while crossing the Malacca Strait. While the identity of the vessel that opened fire is still unclear, fishermen believe it is an official vessel of the Indonesian maritime force.