A Word from the Director-General

A warm welcome from the Coast Guard Administration.

Dictated by the principles of "Open access to the ocean, servicing the public, and safety assurance," the Coast Guard Administration (CGA) has posted successes in coastal waters and the pelagic zone patrols, smuggling and stowaway crackdowns, maritime rescues, natural resource conservation, and public services, since being inaugurated on January 28, 2000. These endeavors have received acclaims from many sectors.

The CGA is committed to ensuring national maritime security, Taiwan's safety in the high seas and coastal areas, protecting the country's oceanic resources, and safeguarding the rights a...