The National Fishermen’s Association yesterday honored two Indonesian fishermen at the annual National Fishermen’s Day awards ceremony for their professional performance and contribution to the fishing community.
The award ceremony aimed to pay tribute to foreign crew members who have for years committed themselves to Taiwan’s fishery industry, and to celebrate diversity, inclusion and team spirit, the association said in a statement.
The Model Foreign Crew Member award, included in the ceremony for the first time this year, went to Soli Hun and Cakida for their years of dedication.
Photo courtesy of the Fisheries Agency
Soli Hun, who has been working in Yilan County’s Nanfangao (南方澳) for 17 years, has gained the trust of his peers and employers with his professionalism, the association said.
As a leader among other foreign crew members, he has been organizing industry groups, taking part in mosque management, and bridging the local community and foreign crew members, it said.
He has also been praised for his integrity and commitment to charitable causes, it added.
Photo courtesy of the Fisheries Agency
When Typhoon Megi caused severe flooding in Yilan County’s Suao Township (蘇澳) in 2010, Soli Hun voluntarily helped with the post-disaster cleanup and reconstruction, the association said.
Cakida has also been recognized for his dedication to community service.
He has established a clansmen association for Indonesians, providing emergency aid and livelihood support, while also assisting newcomers by being a volunteer interpreter for foreign crew members, the association said.
He also took part in multiple at-sea rescues and was given the Outstanding Crew Member Award by the Tamsui Fishermen’s Association in 2022, it said.
Cakida, who has been working at the Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf for more than 13 years since he was 24, was granted permanent residency through the Long-term Retention of Skilled Foreign Workers Program, it added.
He considers Taiwan his second home, the association said.
This year’s National Fishermen’s Day, with the theme of loving the ocean together, was being celebrated at the Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf in New Taipei City yesterday and today.
Participants are encouraged to learn about Taiwan’s fishery industry and support marine preservation through performances and other activities.
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