December 1, 2004
Ching Fu Shipbuilding today signed a new contract to build for a Korean Owner, a 2200 CBM Tuna Purse Seiner.

November 2004
Congratulation to Fong Kuo Shipbuilding for winning the Taiwan ROC Navy's tender and thus being selected as the exclusive repairer of their "Jing Chiang Class" vessel, 500T patrol boats.

November 01, 2004
Fong Kuo Shipbuilding laid the keel of Hull no. S403, a 550T freezing tuna long liner.

October 20, 2004
Fong Kuo Shipbuilding laid the keel of Hull no. S400, a 1100T purse seiner.

October 2004

Ching Fu was featured again in this month's issue of "Fishing News International." This article is about the design of the factory freezer Clam ship presently under construction for Clearwater Fine Foods. To read this article please press here.

September 23, 2004
Fong Kuo Shipbuilding started the Steel Cutting today for their Hull No. 403, a 550T freezing tuna long liner.

August 2004
Congratulations to Fong Kuo on the signing of a new contract with Ying Rong Ocean Enterprises. The fishing company has ordered a new 550 Ton Purse Seiner which is to be delivered around the middle of 2005. This ship will be Fong Kuo's Hull no. 403.

August 15, 2004
Ching Fu successfully launched their H050, a 2100 CBM Purse Seiner being built for a Dutch Owner. The "Friesland" is scheduled to be delivered by the end of this year.

August 10, 2004
Today Fong Kuo Shipyard launched her Hull no. 398, a 500T Long Liner being built for a Taiwanese Owner.

August 2004
Fong Kuo/Ching Fu Shipyards are featured this month in the fishing industry publication, "Fishing News International." This article is about the recent order of a factory freezer Clam ship from a Clearwater Fine Foods. To view the article please press here.

July 24, 2004
Fong Kuo's Hull No. 402 began her steel cutting today. This vessel is a 550 Ton Purse Seiner, the second in a series of two ships ordered by a Taiwanese Owner.

July 23, 2004
Steel Cutting was begun today on Fong Kuo's Hull no. 400, the second in a series of two 1100 Ton Purse Seiners being built for Koo's Fishing Company.

June 30, 2004
Ching Fu signed a contract today with Clearwater Fine Foods Inc. of Nova Scotia, Canada to build a 2700T Clam Harvesting and Processing Vessel. This 75.8 meter vessel is set to be delivered in the first half of 2006.

June 28, 2004
The first of a series of two 550 Ton Purse Seiners being built for a Taiwanese Owner at Fong Kuo shipyard began her steel cutting today. Fong Kuo's Hull no. 401 is scheduled to be delivered at the end of this year.

June 17, 2004
Fong Kuo Shipyard started the Steel Cutting today for their Hull No. 399, a 1100 Ton Purse Seiner ordered by Koo's Fishing Company.

May 28, 2004
Congratulations to the staff and the crew of our oil tanker "Fong Seong 888"! Today they successfully passed the International Code for the Security of Ships and of Port Facilities (ISPS) inspection of compliance with the ISPS code. The company was awarded today with the International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC). DNV Classification Society carried out our inspection today. The company and vessel are now in compliance with International Maritime Organization's (IMO) ISPS Code well ahead of the mandatory compliance deadline of July 1, 2004. This concludes almost one year of hard work by both the staff and crew compiling, writing and implementing a Ship Security Plan for our oil tanker.

May 25, 2004
H051 set sail today on her maiden voyage for the fishing grounds around Papua New Guinea. We wish her a safe and smooth journey and good luck for a full load.

May 22, 2004
Today Fong Kuo/Ching Fu Shipyards were honored by a visit by the President of the Marshall Islands, His Excellency President Kessai Note. President Note was accompanied by his wife, First Lady Mary Note and their daughter Ms. Marissa Note. The delegation also included the Marshall Island's Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honorable Gerald Zackios, his wife Mrs. Joti Zachios, Marshall Island's Ambassador to Taiwan, the Honorable Alex Bing, and his wife Mrs. Althea Bing and Taiwan's Ambassador to the Marshall Islands, Mr. and his wife, Mrs. . After a visit to the office, the President and his delegation toured both shipyards and boarded the newly completed tuna purse seiner vessel, H051 for a quick look around. President Note expressed a wish to form closer ties with the Taiwanese Fishing Industry and was very impressed with our vessel.

His Excellency President Note touring our yard flanked by our General Manager Mr. Woody Lin (left) and by our Vice-General Manager Mr. John Chen (right).

May 15, 2004
Ching Fu Shipbuilding delivered their Hull no. 51 today, a 2100 CBM Tuna Purse Seiner, to her owner the second in a series of two ships for this company. She will stay in port for another week or two, waiting for the visit of the President of Marshall Islands before departing for the high seas.

May 11&12, 2004
H051 successfully completed her net trials on these two days.

May 8, 2004
Today H051 proudly took part in the parade of ships at the 140 Anniversary celebration of the opening of Kaohsiung Harbor.

H051 sailing in the Kaohsiung Harbor's 140 Year Anniversary Parade of Ships

May 6, 2004
Today the staff of Ching Fu Shipbuilding gave tuna purse seiner, H051 her sea trial in Kaohsiung Harbor.

February 18, 2004
Fong Kuo Shipyard began the steel cutting on their Hull no. 398, a freezing tuna long-liner which is set to be delivered around September later this year.

February 15, 2004
WeeLee International Tourism Management signed a contract today with the Kaohsiung City Government to begin secondary studies on the BOT Cross Harbor Cablecar Project.

Signing of Cableway contract: To the left, WeeLee Group CEO Mr. Ching Nan Chen
to the right, WeeLee ITM President Mr. Steve Chen