To enhance marine conservation capabilities in Penghu South Sea Four Islands National Park, the Marine National Park Headquarters (MNP) has completed two official vessels, National Park No. 1 and No. 2, which were officially commissioned on March 28, 2018, to support conservation efforts in the park’s waters.
 

The commissioning ceremony on the 28th was presided over by MNP Director Hong Qi-yuan, with attendees including Penghu County Government Agriculture and Fisheries Bureau Director Chen Gao-liang, Chief Commander Chen Qing-nan of the 7th Corps of the National Police Agency’s Security Police, Commander Wu Qing-nan of the 7th Battalion of the 7th Corps, Staff Officer Zhang Weiquan of the 7th Coastal Patrol Corps, Southern Patrol Directorate, Coast Guard Administration, Executive Yuan, and Captain Hong Bo-lun of the 8th Coastal Patrol Team, Coastal Patrol Directorate, Coast Guard Administration. Together, they witnessed the commissioning of the official vessels for Penghu South Sea Four Islands National Park.
 

Director Hong stated that since the South Sea Four Islands National Park Plan was approved by the Executive Yuan in June 2014, MNP has gradually carried out foundational work including environmental resource surveys and monitoring, environmental education, and construction of related facilities. The commissioning of National Park No. 1 and No. 2 marks a new era for marine conservation in Penghu South Sea Four Islands National Park.
 

Director Hong added that National Park No. 1 and No. 2 will use Dongji Islet and Dongyuping Islet as dual bases to conduct marine conservation work within the park. Additionally, it is hoped that local communities will join in caring for their home and homeland, collectively maintaining the ecological environment and sustainable development of Penghu South Sea Four Islands National Park.