Vessel traffic monitoring center for offshore wind farms inauguratedStaff writer, with CNAThe Offshore Wind Farms Channel Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Center was inaugurated on Saturday at the Port of Taichung to strengthen maritime traffic safety around offshore wind farms, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications said. Premier Cho Jung-tai, center, and other officials attend the inauguration of the Offshore Wind Farms Channel Vessel Traffic Service Center at the Port of Taichung on Saturday. He also underscored the need for continued improvements in vessel traffic monitoring. About 30,000 vessels pass through offshore wind farm areas in Changhua each year, making safety a top priority, he said. Taiwan's installed offshore wind power capacity reached 3.5 gigawatts by the end of last year, he added.

Source: Taipei Times January 05, 2026 14:21 UTC