Yeosu Coast Guard Conducts 'Pilot Boat Safety Training' Remotely

Coast Guard Provides Educational Materials, Notifies Results After Voluntary Implementation by Operators

[Yeosu=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Yeosu Maritime Police Station (Chief Song Min-woong) announced on the 8th that it will conduct ‘pilot boat safety education’ non-face-to-face to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and community infection.

According to Yeosu Maritime Police, the change in the education method was considered due to the increasing concern of additional spread of infectious diseases caused by group education.

The non-face-to-face education will be conducted by the business operators autonomously using materials provided by the Korea Coast Guard, and they will notify the maritime police afterward.

The curriculum consists of the same subjects as face-to-face education: △ Navigation rules (safety of water traffic) △ Survival skills and first aid △ Use of lifesaving equipment △ Other subjects necessary for the safe operation of pilot boats.

Meanwhile, according to the Ferry and Pilot Boat Business Act, pilot boat business operators, crew members, and other workers must complete safety education within 8 hours annually. Those who fail to complete the education face imprisonment for up to one year or a fine of up to 10 million won. The total number of education targets under the jurisdiction of Yeosu Maritime Police Station is 120.

A Yeosu Maritime Police official stated, “Reflecting the serious social atmosphere due to COVID-19, we have switched group education to non-face-to-face education, and we will deliver educational materials as soon as possible to ensure substantial education.”

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