Taiwan launching first fishing vessel built to int’l standards - TaiwanPlus News
- 2 years ago
Taiwan’s fishing fleet has a new addition-- its first boat built to international human rights standards. Taiwan’s fishing boats are mostly crewed by migrant workers, and reports of dire conditions on board have tarnished Taiwan’s image as a bastion of human rights. All new boats must now follow international rules, part of a bid to improve conditions on the seas.