wage annually. 2. Ensured wage payments: Regulations were amended in 2022 to require full payment of crew wages, either in cash or via remittance to designated accounts, in order to prevent wage deductions or underpayments. Wage payments through foreign intermediaries are prohibited. 3. Reasonable working hours: Regulations amended in 2022 stipulate that crew members must be granted minimum rest periods in line with the ILO-C188 convention. Employers are required to maintain attendance records on board and accurately document crew working hours daily. (2) Enhance living conditions and social protection 1. Improving onboard living spaces, expanding communication channels, and enhancing crew safety a. Newly built fishing vessels from November 16, 2020, onwards must meet accommodation standards set by the ILO-C188 convention. A buyback program was introduced for small or aging vessels, targeting the acquisition of 200 vessels to assist owners unable to meet the requirements to exit the industry. On August 1, 2023, the “Offshore Small Tuna Longline Fishing Vessel Buyback Project” was launched, focusing on vessels under 100 gross tons with permits issued after 2017. Eligible vessels are vessels who have been approved for decommissioning and rebuilding but have not been rebuilt yet. b. In 2022, legal amendments limited offshore fishing trips to a maximum of 10 consecutive months to increase port visits and rest opportunities. Incentives were introduced for vessels to install onboard Wi-Fi, allowing crew members to maintain external communication. c. Starting in 2022, subsidies were provided for purchasing inflatable life vests for deck operations to enhance safety. By the end of 2023, subsidies supported 859 vessels, equipping them with 98