Fisheries Agency's inspections. This undoubtedly becomes a significant burden for companies with only one or two staff members.” Civil society groups have suggested inspections should be conducted immediately upon docking, which Lin believes depends on the specific circumstances. “The most basic requirement is to ensure that any complaints are addressed by providing an opportunity to interview crew members before they disembark, so any issues can be identified. However, whether inspections can be initiated immediately upon arrival depends on the situation and requires adjustments in timing based on the circumstances.” (3) Participation of civil society groups The Fisheries Agency has invited NGOs to accompany vessel inspections since 2021. However, NGOs have reported that during these visits, they could not actively participate—they were only allowed to observe and were prohibited from asking questions, taking photos, or communicating with the crew. Additionally, when issues such as life jacket availability or problems with cabins, hygiene, or living facilities were identified, NGOs were not informed of follow-up actions or improvements. Lin Ding-rong elaborated further on the involvement of civil society groups in inspections: “Regarding NGO participation in enforcement and inspections, we invite interested groups to join us during visits or inspections. The aim is to use their involvement to refine our inspection and visitation techniques. However, since government enforcement involves the exercise of public authority unless explicitly authorized by law, third parties cannot act on behalf of the government. That being said, their suggestions provide valuable input for improving our enforcement skills and practices.” 78