"Mobile Phones Usable Even 100km Offshore" ... Wireless Communication Support for Fishing Boats in Coastal Waters of Gyeongnam

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Woo-kwon] Gyeongsangnam-do announced on the 30th that it will promote the 'Nearshore Fishing Vessel Wireless Communication Network Facility Pilot Support Project,' which supports the installation of wireless communication network repeaters (LTE routers) that enable mobile phone and internet use from land up to 100 km at sea to ensure the safety of distant fishing vessels.

This project increases the existing maritime communication range, which was possible up to 30 km, by 3.3 times. Under normal circumstances, it will be used to report vessel locations, fishing status, and improve crew welfare. In emergencies, any crew member can quickly request emergency rescue through various channels on their personal mobile phones.

This is one of the 'Fishing Vessel Safety Response Management Strengthening Measures' actively promoted by Gyeongnam Province following the accidents involving the Tongyeong-registered Daeseongho and 707 Changjinro fishing vessels in the Jeju waters last year. Along with this project, the province plans to respond to fishing vessel accidents by newly implementing the 'Coastal Fishing Vessel Safety Equipment Support Project' this year, which distributes customized safety equipment for fishermen.

Kim Chun-geun, Director of the Marine and Fisheries Bureau of Gyeongsangnam-do, emphasized, "Although our province is implementing comprehensive countermeasures to prevent fishing vessel accidents, above all, the safety awareness of the fishermen themselves is crucial."

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