Fair Well Fishery Sustainability Program

Audit Framework and Implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility

  • At Fair Well Fishery, we view compliance not as an obligation, but as a core value. We actively participate in industry-related third-party audits and inspections, while building management systems aligned with international standards. Over the years, we have progressed from local Fisheries Agency inspections of catch sources and document management to rigorous reviews by globally recognized audit organizations such as ISSF, EII, and FIA — ensuring alignment with evolving global labor rights standards and audit benchmarks.

    With ESG principles and labor rights now at the forefront of international market expectations, we have expanded our commitment beyond meeting external requirements. Our internal audit scope covers the full spectrum of our operations — from offshore fishing activities to onshore administrative processes.

    We pledge to:

    • Respect and safeguard human rights, prohibiting child labor and labor exploitation.
    • Ensure reasonable working hours and fair wages.
    • Embed environmental protection as a core business value.
    • Disclose business operations and supply chain information with transparency.

      These commitments reflect not only our dedication to meeting market demands, but also our responsibility to advance the sustainable development of the global fishing industry.

Sustainable Project

Fair Well Adheres to the Followings:

  • 100% Catch Retention of All Tuna – We supports and complies with this resolution company policies mandating that all tuna caught on board of controlled purse seine vessels must be fully retained, except those unfit for human consumption or when in the final set of a trip, there is insufficient well space to accommodate all fish caught set.
  • Prohibition of Shark Finning – We does not permit aboard its vessels the practice of shark finning, which is defined as the removal and retention of any shark fins while discarding the remainder of the shark at sea and requires that all shark are, if retained, stored and landed with fins naturally attached.
  • Deployment of non-entangling FADs – We commit to only deploying or redeploying (i.e. placing in the water) FADs that are completely non-entangling (i.e., without any netting) according to the ISSF Guide for Non-Entangling FADs. In addition to our website, the policy is visible to all purse seiners under our management.(Find attached)
  • Avoid exploitation of groundwater – Over drafting groundwater may cause land subsidence and other negative consequences. It is our mandate to apply 100% sea water for grouper aquaculture.

Sustainable Development Plan

Industry Academia Collaboration

In line with the Fisheries Agency’s “Fisheries Development Fund Incentive Guidelines for Graduates of Fisheries and Maritime Institutions and Vocational Training Centers to Serve on Fishing Vessels,” Fair Well has planned a partnership with National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology. Through a system of incentives and subsidies, this collaboration helps cultivate and expand the fishing vessel workforce, enhance the quality of Taiwanese crew members, and gradually pass on the traditional culture of the distant-water fishery industry to students. This serves as a foundation for the group’s long-term sustainable development goals.

Industry- Medical Collaboration

Fair Well plans to establish a remote medical consultation service platform in collaboration with Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital. This initiative aims to enhance the quality of healthcare services for the group’s employees and improve the handling of emergency illness or injury cases among crew members. For crew members, Kaohsiung VGH offers integrated smart healthcare and emergency support. Through remote monitoring and interactive communication, the crew’s medical conditions can be assessed in real time, improving the accuracy of evaluations and providing patients with a greater sense of security. This reduces the need for emergency sea evacuations, shortens waiting times for treatment, lowers associated risks, and strengthens the overall efficiency of remote medical response at sea.

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Human Rights Counseling Interview

The inclusion of human rights protection in international trade has become a growing trend. Implementing fair labor conditions and strengthening living standards and social protection have become urgent tasks. In response, Fair Well follows the Fisheries Agencies “Action Plan for Fisheries and Human Rights” and the Taiwan Ocean Conservation and Fisheries Sustainability Foundation’s “Heart of the Ocean Eco-label Certification Standards” to formulate a group-wide marine sustainability policy. This policy not only emphasizes marine sustainability, environmental ecology, and vessel management but also specifically reinforces the protection of crew members’ rights at sea, fulfilling the company’s corporate social responsibility.

Since 2024, in line with vessel return and departure schedules, the company has cooperated with Fisheries Agency inspections on vessels such as FAIR WELL (4 trips), and has completed human rights training and awareness campaigns for management-level crew aboard vessels such as VIVA EAGLE (8 trips).

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Occupational Safety and Health Promotion

To safeguard occupational safety and health across our fleet, Fair Well Fishery goes beyond standard compliance. In addition to pre-boarding training and the three major regular emergency drills, our team places occupational safety and health materials in key onboard areas — including crew dining halls, living quarters, passageways, engine rooms, and decks. Safety awareness videos, available in multiple languages, are also provided to help crew members of different nationalities familiarize themselves with essential safety protocols.

To uphold labor rights and ensure the right to informed consent, we proactively verify crew lists each quarter, ensuring that every new crew member has undergone thorough pre-boarding orientation and training:

  • Pre-boarding Confirmation & Orientation
    The radio operator works directly with the captain to confirm the crew list and provide job introductions and operational briefings for new members.

  • Onshore Training & Policy Communication
    All radio operators undergo professional internal training and, before boarding, brief crew members on company regulations, salary structures, crew rights, grievance procedures, and relevant documentation.

  • Document Signing & Rights Assurance
    Every crew member is informed of their rights and personally signs all relevant personal documents, rights statements, and grievance procedures to strengthen awareness and protection of their own entitlements.

As part of our ongoing upgrades in systems and workplace environment, we prioritize and continuously enhance the following core initiatives:

  • Establishing Regular Inspection & Training Systems
    Each vessel must submit quarterly reports and comply with inspections, with onshore departments providing oversight, follow-up, and accountability.

  • Standardized Operating Procedures (SOPs) & Guidelines
    Comprehensive SOPs cover daily operations at sea and onshore, crisis management, crew grievance handling, training programs, and payroll processing.

  • Enhanced Risk Identification & Early Warning Capabilities
    We strengthen our ability to detect potential safety gaps and operational risks, supported by a clear reporting mechanism, thereby reducing the costs of post-incident remediation.

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