hour records be stored for five years.8 The Fisheries Agency’s requirement that all distant water fishing vessels install CCTV—without sufficient field testing—has sparked resentment among industry operators. Lin further noted that the government’s support lacks flexibility. For instance, while the Fisheries Agency provides a subsidy of up to NT$150,000 per vessel 9 for CCTV installation, vessel owners must position the cameras in designated locations. “Vessels must install two cameras on the aft deck. During our testing, we selected a high-latitude vessel to simulate the effects of wind and waves at sea, and we discovered that positioning the cameras behind steel plates offered enhanced protection. However, not all vessels are equipped with steel plates. If we are required to install the two cameras in specific locations on the aft deck, without the safeguard of steel plating, a single powerful wave could potentially damage them.” 10 The NHRC also interviewed TTA Secretary-General Ho Shih-chieh, who provided a perspective that challenged prevalent beliefs about the expenses associated with electronic equipment. He pointed out that the cost of CCTV systems is lower than that of Wi-Fi, and from a practical viewpoint, CCTV serves as an effective management resource aboard fishing vessels. For instance, recorded footage can be reviewed in onboard disputes to establish facts and avert false allegations, leading to its widespread acceptance among vessel owners. Conversely, the costs associated with Wi-Fi communication can Article 30, Paragraph 5 of the Labor Standards Act, “Employers shall prepare and keep worker attendance records for five years.” 9 In August 2022, the Fisheries Agency introduced the “2022 Fishing Vessel Surveillance Camera Installation Subsidy Guidelines,” providing up to NT$130,000 in subsidies for smallscale tune longline vessels and up to NT$150,000 for medium- and large-scale tune longline vessels. 10 Ibid. 8 16