Liu Chih-hung
Liu Chih-hung is the Deputy Director-General of the Maritime and Port Bureau in Taiwan. He is involved in the recent proposal for mandatory installation of automatic identification systems (AIS) on all ships in order to enhance maritime safety and track vessels near Taiwan's shores. Liu has been vocal about the financial implications of these regulations, stating that a Class B AIS costs approximately NT$20,000 and that the bureau is working on subsidies to support ship owners in complying with the new requirements.
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Liu Chih-hung, the bureau Deputy Director-General, discussed the new drone regulations.
New drone rules to protect seaports take effect
Taiwan· 2026-03-03Bureau Deputy Director-General Liu Chih-hung told a news conference that major shipping firms have stopped accepting cargo for delivery to the Middle East.
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Maritime and Port Bureau Deputy Director-General Liu Chih-hung said that a Class B AIS costs about NT$20,000.
All ships to install ID systems under ministry proposalTaiwan· 2025-03-22