1.FA holds Eid al-Adha for the first time on June 20 at Badouzi Fishing Harbor, Keelung
 

Taiwan Fisheries Agency, in collaboration with the Keelung Fisheries Association, Rerum Novarum Center, and Islamic groups, held an event for the first time to celebrate the Islamic festival of Eid al-Adha, aimed at caring for foreign seafarers who have traveled far from home to work in Taiwan. Apart from sharing traditional roasted whole lamb dishes together, Islamic scholars were invited to lead Quran readings at the event venue. Through these religious festival activities, the hope was to help foreign seafarers relax spiritually and mentally, enabling them to celebrate important holidays even in a foreign land. Interested Taiwanese friends were also invited to participate and experience different religious and cultural festivals

2. Coast Guard's 4,000-tonne patrol vessel enters service

A new Coast Guard patrol vessel, the "Yunlin," will enhance Taiwan's maritime patrol capabilities in the south, President Lai Ching-te said at a ceremony held to commission the 4,000-tonne vessel in Kaohsiung.The Yunlin, one of the four Chiayi-class offshore patrol vessels ordered from Taiwan's CSBC Corp., will join the Coast Guard's Southern Sector Flotilla based in Kaohsiung, strengthening the unit's ability to conduct patrols along with searches and rescues, Lai said. The president thanked Coast Guard personnel for working tirelessly to maintain maritime order, combat smuggling and other illegal activities, and safeguard the lives and property of Taiwanese at sea.