(BNI), to set up a system for consolidated third-party remittances. This will offer a more streamlined and cost-effective way to transfer salaries to crew members. Lin Han-yu highlighted this issue during the “Taiwan International Conference on Fisher’s Welfare.” 52 He explained, “We all thought direct salary remittance would be very simple, but remittance from Taiwan usually fails when the names on the passport and bank account differ. The association traveled to Indonesia and communicated with BNI and BRI to address this issue. The latest solution involves collaboration with BRI, which has a branch and office in Taipei. Next week, we plan to bring all distant-water fishery association members to open accounts with BRI. We also encourage all fishers to open accounts with BRI. Once vessel owners open accounts with BRI and deposit salaries, BRI will automatically deduct and transfer the payments monthly according to the contracts. If a fisher does not receive their salary, BRI will notify the fishing company that the account is empty and requires additional funds to be deposited.” This process aims to gradually ensure that fishers’ salaries are reliably and directly remitted to them. vi. Social Security (1) Fishing vessel safety On February 8, 2023, the Taiwanese-flagged fishing vessel Sheng Feng No. 128 set sail from Yanpu Fishing Port in Donggang, Pingtung. The vessel carried one Taiwanese captain and five Indonesian crew members and was heading for fishing operations between Palau and Guam in the Pacific Ocean. On February 18, the Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) lost contact with the ship. The last reported location was approximately 414 nautical miles northwest of Malakal Port in Palau. The vessel and its six Stella Maris, under the Diocese of Taichung, hosted the “Taiwan International Conference on Fisher’s Welfare” from May 14 to 16, 2024. TTA Secretary-General Lin Han-yu delivered remarks on May 14 during the conference. 52 57