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Kaohsiung urges traffic cooperation for crab migration
Discover how Kaohsiung is protecting Taiwan’s largest land crab, the Cardisoma carnifex, during its perilous migration to the sea. Learn about the city’s conservation efforts and how you can help.2024/08/20 15:31 -
Pingtung fishing vessel returns, CGA probes disappearance
The "Hung Hsing Yu" fishing vessel returns safely to Yanpu Fishing Port in Pingtung after being detained by the CGA at Singda Harbor Coast Guard Base, Kaohsiung, with no evidence of wrongdoing found. The ship had been missing for five days, sparking an investigation into its disappearance and lack of communication, attributed to a generator failure. The captain and two Indonesian crew members are safe.2024/04/09 18:39 -
Navy officer, dementia-stricken mother in harbor plunge
A tragic incident unfolds in Kaohsiung as a navy officer drives his car into Nanliao Fishing Harbor with his dementia-stricken mother on board. The mother tragically loses her life, sparking investigations into the officer’s motives and potential legal implications.2024/03/25 17:30 -
Kaohsiung Mayor hints at return of popular ’Rubber Duck’
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai has hinted that the large inflatable artwork "Rubber Duck" by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman may be exhibited once again in Kaohsiung. The preparations are currently underway, and the exact details will be announced after completion. The Rubber Duck previously attracted over 3.9 million visitors during its 32-day exhibition at the Kaohsiung Glory Pier harbor in 2013, increasing Kaohsiung’s international visibility and sparking a nationwide "Rubber Duck" fever in Taiwan. The possible re-exhibition is the result of efforts by then-Deputy Mayor Lee Yung-te and Information Bureau Director Lai Jui-lung, among others.2023/12/27 09:41 -
Kaohsiung landmarks to light up in yellow
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai announced that the Kaohsiung Music Center and the Eye of Gangshan will be illuminated with therapeutic yellow lights every evening from 6 p.m. to midnight, starting on December 25, 2023, until January 26, 2024. Speculation has arisen online about the return of the yellow rubber duck exhibition to Kaohsiung, as "yellow circles" have been spotted around the city. The giant floating duck was initially displayed in 2013 and drew approximately 3.9 million visitors in a single month, boosting the city’s economy by generating nearly NT$1 billion in business opportunities. Mayor Chen has not confirmed the duck’s return but expressed the municipal team’s commitment to bringing progress and joy to the citizens.2023/12/26 11:17 -
New police boat launched to boost Kaohsiung Harbor security
The Kaohsiung Harbor Police Department held a blessing ceremony for its new police boat, the "Kao P65," to enhance maritime security at Kaohsiung Harbor. The NT$5.52 million vessel was designed to patrol harbor waters more effectively and deter criminal activities. Equipped with two 250-horsepower engines, a four-in-one GPS navigation system, and European inverter air conditioners, the Kao P65 boasts a fresh and optimized interior design and can reach a top speed of 42 knots. The department’s General Commander, Liang Tung-shan, emphasized the need for increased security with the opening of the Kaohsiung Port Cruise Terminal and the operation of nearly 4,000 hazardous material ship voyages through the port area this year. To meet the growing demand for law enforcement services, the department aims to replace older police vessels annually.2023/12/12 21:32 -
DUI pilot crashed container ship into Kaohsiung Harbor pier
A Cyprus-flagged container ship, the Hyundai Tokyo, crashed into Pier 77 at Kaohsiung Harbor at a high speed and a 90-degree angle on Monday (March 20).2023/03/22 18:42