Ocean Affairs Council Explained

Ocean Affairs Council
Native Name A:海洋委員會
Native Name R:Hǎiyáng Wěiyuánhuì (Mandarin)
Hói-yòng Vî-yèn-fi (Hakka)
Formed:28 April 2018
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Jurisdiction:Taiwan
Headquarters:Cianjhen, Kaohsiung (Kaohsiung Software Park)
Chief1 Name:Kuan Bi-ling
Chief1 Position:Minister
Chief2 Name:Chen Guo-en, Chuang Ching-ta, Tsai Ching-piao
Chief2 Position:Deputy Ministers
Parent Agency:Executive Yuan
Child1 Agency:Coast Guard Administration
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The Ocean Affairs Council is the official governing body in Taiwan (Republic of China) under the Executive Yuan in charge of the planning, coordination and implementation of marine-related policies.[1]

History

The Organization Act of the Ocean Affairs Council was formulated and promulgated on 1 July 2015. It was initially planned to be inaugurated in July 2016 but was delayed due to disagreements in the Legislative Yuan. The council was eventually inaugurated on 28 April 2018 by Premier William Lai.[1]

In December 2020 the Ocean Affairs Council it was clarified that in the event of an attack on a Coast Guard vessel the head of the Ocean Affairs Council has the right to order them to return fire. In the event that communications with headquarters are blocked then the highest ranking local officer can make the decision to return fire.[2]

Organizational structures

Chairpersons

No.NameTerm of OfficeDaysPartyCabinet
1Hwung Hwung-hweng (黃煌煇)28 April 2018 13 January 2019 William Lai
Lee Chung-wei (李仲威)14 January 2019 14 February 2019 IndependentSu Tseng-chang II
2Lee Chung-wei (李仲威)15 February 2019 1 September 2022 IndependentSu Tseng-chang II
Chou Mei-wu (周美伍)2 September 2022 30 January 2023 IndependentSu Tseng-chang II
3Kuan Bi-ling (管碧玲)31 January 2023 Incumbent Democratic Progressive PartyChen Chien-jen

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ocean Affairs Council to be inaugurated in Kaohsiung April 28. 10 April 2018. Elaine. Hou. Romulo. Huang. Central News Agency. 11 April 2018.
  2. Web site: Strong . Matthew . Taiwan's Ocean Affairs Council can order counterattack in South China Sea . www.taiwannews.com.tw . 3 December 2020 . Taiwan News . 3 December 2020.