Photo caption: Beam-raising ceremony of the OAC joint office building in 2026Premier Cho Jung-Tai of the Executive Yuan presided over the beam-raising ceremony for the joint office building of OAC, the Ocean Conservation Administration, and the National Academy of Marine Research on January 19, 2026. The blessing ceremony was both solemn and innovative. The Premier outlined long-term strategic directions in marine security, marine technology, and ocean sustainability, while emphasizing the importance of marine biodiversity conservation to leverage Taiwan’s strengths as a maritime nation and to advance the vision of the National Project of Hope: Ocean Nation. With the completion of the joint office building approaching, OAC continues to integrate organizational capacity, institutional frameworks, and professional talent. Moving forward, through enhanced ocean governance, marine exploration, and sustainable development, Taiwan will further strengthen and refine its national maritime strategy. Upon completion, the facility is expected to serve as a key operational hub for enhancing national ocean resilience, contributing to a stronger nation and safer maritime domain.
