[Yang Nak-gyu's Defence Club photo] Training of the Navy's Strongest SSU in the Frozen Sea

[Asia Economy Reporter Yang Nak-gyu] Deep-sea divers (SSU) belonging to the Navy Special Warfare Flotilla’s Maritime Rescue Unit conducted cold-weather endurance training around the Jinhae naval port area.

During the training held from the 14th to the 16th, about 70 SSU members carried out 'SCUBA' training, which involves navigating underwater to a target point using only a compass, 1 km rubber boat paddling, 3 km barefoot running and fin/mask swimming in the afternoon, and cooperative aerial rescue drills. The aerial rescue training involves boarding a Navy maritime maneuver helicopter (UH-60), entering the sea at the accident site, and rescuing distressed persons. On the final day of training, the 16th, maritime life-saving training is scheduled. The deep-sea divers form teams of two to conduct drills rescuing drowning victims in the sea.

Established in 1950 as the Navy Maritime Operations Unit, the Maritime Rescue Unit has been deployed not only for military operations but also to various maritime accident sites. The Navy explained that this training was organized to maintain the highest level of rescue operation readiness capable of performing missions under any circumstances and to enhance the physical and mental capabilities of the deep-sea divers.

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