fishing harbors in Kaohsiung, as well as at Nanfang'ao fishing harbor in the Su'ao Township of Yilan, industry-government-academic exchange seminars, three governmental seminars, and one focus group discussion on key topics were used for fact-finding and to look for answers. This report made practical recommendations in four areas: 1. Effectively improving labor conditions and ensuring equality; 2. Regulating FOC vessels through international cooperation; 3. Strengthening brokerage management to prevent double-exploitation; 4. Combating forced labor on the high seas and timely handling complaints. A sustainable fishery must be based upon the sustainability of human rights. Distant water fisheries in particular are not only subject to the global fishery governance requirements of international maritime law but are also regulated by international labor conventions. Fishery operators must comply with international human rights standards to ensure market access for their catch. Ultimately, we look forward to the government and the private sector’s continued collaboration on reforms to eliminate slavery on the high seas. Keywords: foreign fishermen; migrant fishers; labor rights; working at sea; overseas employment; flag of convenience; brokerage management; forced labor; Work in Fishing Convention; concern for quality of life onboard 013