DFO Recognised at Team Ocean Awards - Chinese White Dolphin Conservation and Seagrass Recovery and Pilot Restoration Project
On 11 November 2026, Dong Fang Offshore (DFO) was recognised at the Team Ocean – Ocean Sustainability Action Awards, organised by the Ocean Conservation Administration (OCA) under Taiwan's Ocean Affairs Council. DFO Chairman Po-Lin Chen attended the ceremony and accepted the recognised on behalf of the company. The recognition highlights DFO's Chinese white dolphin conservation efforts and the Fan-shaped Salt Fields Seagrass Ecological Survey and Pilot Restoration Project. These initiatives demonstrate DFO's commitment to advancing marine conservation and sustainable development through responsible operations and cross-sector collaboration.
DFO has extensive experience in offshore wind and marine engineering. Its vessels regularly operate between ports along Taiwan's western coast and offshore wind project sites, with some routes passing through important habitats of the Chinese white dolphin. To protect marine ecosystems, the Company implements environmental management measures across its fleet and strengthens marine mammal observation and early-warning procedures in these waters, integrating marine wildlife conservation into its daily operations.
DFO's conservation efforts also focus on marine carbon sinks and biodiversity. In 2026, through the OCA's Team Ocean marine conservation ESG initiative, DFO partnered with the Taiwan Environment & Planning Association (TEPA) on the seagrass survey and pilot restoration project. Working with specialists from the Tainan Hydraulics Laboratory at National Cheng Kung University, DFO began seagrass ecological surveys and pilot restoration work at the Fan-shaped Salt Fields in Qingkunshen, Jiangjun District, Tainan.
On 12 October 2026, DFO signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on marine conservation with the OCA and TEPA. DFO also arranged for employees to take participate in seagrass ecology education and restoration activities. Guided by specialists, employees took part in seagrass surveys, water quality testing and hands-on restoration work, gaining a deeper understanding of the role of seagrass meadows in supporting marine biodiversity and acting as natural carbon sinks.
Looking ahead, DFO will continue its marine conservation efforts and assess opportunities for further monitoring and closer collaboration based on the findings of the seagrass surveys and restoration work. The Company will continue working with government agencies, academic and research institutions, and civil society organisations to support the long-term sustainability of Taiwan's marine environment.
