verification. 83 In 2023, 242 FOC fishing vessels submitted crew employment rosters as required. 2. Strengthening Taiwan’s Port State Control (PSC) System: a. In 2022, amended government directives prohibited foreign fishing vessels involved in forced labor or human trafficking from entering Taiwanese ports.84 In 2023, 103 foreign fishing vessels entered Taiwanese ports, including 76 FOC vessels, all of which complied with the revised entry conditions. b. Labor and occupational safety inspections on foreign fishing vessels entering Taiwanese ports were implemented, with results shared with flag States. Identified deficiencies were required to be rectified by vessel operators and verified by relevant authorities. The goal is to inspect at least 15% of such vessels annually. In 2022, seven FOC fishing vessels were inspected. In 2023, 17 FOC vessels were inspected through joint operations, covering 22.4% of port-entering FOC vessels. A total of 127 crew members from these vessels were interviewed. (6) Establishing and deepening international cooperation 1. Improving crew training and protections: Continuing collaboration with source countries to establish mechanisms for the selection and training of foreign crew members. On December 16, 2022, the TSSFA signed a labor agreement with SPPI that covered crew training, selection, and complaint handling. 2. Strengthening internal communication: Engaging in discussions with market countries on crew labor issues, including a visit to the US Department of Labor on September 2, 2022, to report progress in advancing fisheries-related human rights. Articles 2, 3, and 5 of the “Regulations on the Approval of Investment in or the Operation of Foreign Flag Fishing Vessels.” 84 Article 2 of “Regulations on the Management and Approval of Foreign Flag Fishing Vessels Entering into Ports of the Republic of China.” 83 102