Kim Hong-hee, Chief of Namhae Coast Guard, Inspects Ulsan Crude Oil Buoy Accident Site

Thorough Safety Management Urged to Prepare for Pollution Accidents

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Yoseop] On the 3rd, Kim Honghee, Commissioner of the Namhae Maritime Police Agency, visited the site of the S-Oil crude oil buoy spill accident near Ulsan Ganjeolgot to inspect and assess the situation.

According to the Namhae Maritime Police, on the 29th of last month, a buoy, which is an offshore crude oil transfer facility of S-Oil, was damaged in the sea near Ulsan Ganjeolgot, causing an oil spill. With the mobilization of 44 units including the Ulsan Maritime Police Rescue Team and oil spill response vessels, an emergency response was launched, and the spill was contained within about five hours without major damage.

Commissioner Kim, who boarded a patrol vessel to inspect the accident site that day, stated, "In the case of a crude oil buoy spill accident, it can escalate into a major incident threatening not only the marine ecosystem but also the livelihoods of fishermen," and added, "Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the staff, the accident was managed early," encouraging the employees for their hard work.

Commissioner Kim also met with S-Oil officials to discuss the urgent repair of the damaged crude oil buoy and safety management plans.

Commissioner Kim stated, "Going forward, the Namhae Maritime Police will do its best to prevent damage caused by large-scale marine pollution through proactive safety management and full-scale response."

Kim Hong-hee, Chief of Namhae Maritime Police Agency (left), and Im Myung-gil, Chief of Ulsan Maritime Police Station, visited the Ulsan SK crude oil buoy accident recovery site on the afternoon of the 3rd to assess the situation. (Photo by Namhae Maritime Police)

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