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Maritime safety for fishing boat operations and avoidable hijacking in Taiwan

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  • Shih, Yi-Che
  • Chou, Chiu L.
  • Chiau, Wen-Yan

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Taiwanese fishing boats have been hijacked many times this year. Trouble at sea can usually be attributed to communication problems, inappropriate management and an unfair salary system. The majority of boats hijacked are high sea (long-line) fishing boats. Although fishery authorities ask the fishing boats to set up vessel monitoring systems (VMSs), this precaution has not been sufficient. There is a further need for improved management by the fishing boat owner and for an improved employment policy for seamen. The issue of maritime security is not new, but it remains a major concern and continues to be a threat to Taiwan and other countries. To date, there have been many cases of hijacking in the South China Sea. This paper analyzes the reasons for the hijackings and provides potential strategies to prevent future incidents.

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  • Shih, Yi-Che & Chou, Chiu L. & Chiau, Wen-Yan, 2010. "Maritime safety for fishing boat operations and avoidable hijacking in Taiwan," Marine Policy, Elsevier, vol. 34(2), pages 349-351, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:marpol:v:34:y:2010:i:2:p:349-351
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