National Water Life Saving Association Republic of China

National Water Life Saving Association (NWLSA), also known as Chinese Taipei Water Life Saving Association (CTWLSA) (Chinese: 中華民國水上救生協會), is the major lifesaving organization in Taiwan.

N.W.L.S.A runs as the major authority certifying lifesaving training and licensing throughout Taiwan.

The Association was first launched in 1970 in Taipei with the aid of Surf Life Saving Australia (S.L.S.A) introduced by Douglas Darby.

It is one of several non-Olympic sports associations recognized by the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee.

[4] The organization mission as follow: The Vision of the Association is to promote water safety, popularize lifesavers, provide essential trainings, prevent drowning and maintain a safe and comfortable environment as a service.