Prior to departure of a recreational fishing vessel, its fishery operator or captain shall ensure that the following matters have been conducted before departure:(1) Data on weather and marine conditions shall be collected and explained to passengers. The local weather forecast shows winds equal to or less than force 7 on the Beaufort Scale or the weather or marine conditions would not cause safety concerns to passengers.(2) The vessel has undergone a thorough check, an orientation for lifesaving equipment has been given to passengers, and passengers have put on their lifesaving jackets.(3) Where the recreational fishing vessel carries passengers to islands or reefs, information on the geography and environment of the islands or reefs and safety rules shall be explained to passengers. Passengers shall be required to wear, where appropriate, safety equipment depending on environmental characteristics.(4) Embarkation and disembarkation instructions, safety on board instructions, and rules for recreational fishery activities shall be explained to passengers and marked in a noticeable place on board.(5) Maximum number of passengers and number of crew shall be marked in a noticeable place above the pilot seat and on both sides of the hull of the vessel.(6) The manning of the vessel meets the provisions stipulated in Table 2 of Article 13.(7) For a recreational fishing vessel that has installed an ALC or AIS on board, its fishery operator or captain has checked with the Fisheries Monitoring Center (FMC) of the Fisheries Agency, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan and confirmed that vessel position was transmitted.Table 2：Minimum Safe Manning of a Recreational Fishing Vessel.pdf