ILO-C188 convention. Second, ensuring that all fishers are covered under the Labor Standards Act. Third, legislating mandatory Wi-Fi installation on all distant water fishing vessels. Lastly, requiring distant water fishing businesses to conduct supply chain due diligence.86 The Fisheries Agency acknowledged the historical complexities surrounding the management of foreign crew. They emphasized that applying the Labor Standards Act universally would require high-level policy decision-making. Nonetheless, the agency did highlight several recent improvements. First, over 80% of distant water fishing vessels were inspected in the past two years, with compliance rates of 89% for working hours and over 95% for wage payments. Second, strengthened intermediary management, including increasing NGO participation in evaluations and commissioning third-party interviews with crew members to assess satisfaction. Lastly, they acknowledged the progress in drafting legislation for the domestic enactment of the ILO-C188 convention, with plans to submit it to the Executive Yuan in 2024, followed by review in the Legislative Yuan.87 Human Rights for Migrant Fishers Press Release, “Midterm Review of the 'Action Plan for Fisheries and Human Rights': Fishers' Rights Alliance Calls on the New Government to Address Core Issues, Eliminate Discriminatory Treatment, and Improve Fishers' Isolation at Sea to Restore Taiwan's Distant Water Fisheries' International Reputation,” June 5, 2024. (URL: https://www.civilmedia.tw/archives/126190, last accessed: June 13, 2024) 87 Central News Agency, “Foreign Fishers Call for Elimination of Differential Treatment: Continuous Enhancement of Labor Conditions,” Reporter Yang Shu-Min, June 5, 2024. (URL: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202406050361.aspx, last accessed: June 13, 2024) 86 107