Preface
International Engagement for
the Sustainability of Human Rights
―Chairperson Chen Chu, NHRC……004
Equal Treatment of Foreign
Fishermen
― Commissioner Wang Yu-ling, NHRC……006
Face Up to the Issue of
Fishermen’s Human Rights
― Commissioner Chi Hui-jung, NHRC……008
Ending Slavery on the High Seas
― Member Wang Mei-yu, Control Yuan……010
Abstract……012
Ⅰ. Foreword……017
Ⅱ. Fishery Development in Taiwan and
Overview of Fishery Workforce……023
Ⅲ. Control Yuan Investigations……031
Ⅳ. Follow-up and Institutional Analysis……043
• The unusual nature of maritime labor……046
• Dual-track regulatory system for fishermen
employment……049
• Relevant international conventions and
human rights indicators……052
Ⅴ. NHRC Recommendations……085
• Improving labor conditions and ensuring equality……087
• Regulating FOC vessels through international
cooperation……091
• Strengthening brokerage management to prevent
double-exploitation……093
• Combating forced labor on the high seas and
timely handling complaints……098
Ⅵ. Expectations and Prospects……103