Mokpo Coast Guard Establishes Comprehensive and Systematic Safety System for Shinan Island Areas

Securing Marine Safety Services for Island Residents with Deployment of New Coastal Rescue Boat (S-28)

A tape-cutting ceremony is being held in front of the Sinan Police Substation coastal rescue boat. (Photo by Mokpo Coast Guard)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Seo Young-seo] Mokpo Maritime Police Station (Chief Jeong Young-jin) announced on the 21st that it held the plaque unveiling ceremony for Sinan Police Substation, the seventh substation, and the naming ceremony for the new coastal rescue boat (S-28) at 10:30 a.m. on the 20th.

Sinan Police Substation, which opened on the 1st of last month, held the plaque unveiling ceremony on this day, and the naming ceremony for the new coastal rescue boat was conducted with a minimal number of attendees without inviting outsiders due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

On this day, Chief Jeong Young-jin took delivery of the new coastal rescue boat and awarded certificates of appreciation to the police officers who have made efforts so far and to Choi Seung-young, the head of Bigeum Nonghyup Cooperative.

The coastal rescue boat (S-28) named at the ceremony is 14.4 meters long, 4.3 meters wide, with a draft of 0.9 meters, and a displacement tonnage of 18 tons. It is equipped with two MTU S60750 horsepower engines, waterjet propulsion, a maximum speed of 38 knots, and can carry 8 people on board.

Additionally, it has a ‘self-righting system’ that allows it to restore itself in case of capsizing in an emergency, can move horizontally sideways, and is equipped with a 3-axis autopilot system that enables free and precise maneuvering.

Sinan Police Substation is responsible for maritime safety and security in the island areas of Sinan-gun, known as the “Angel Islands,” and has been fully operational since the 1st of last month, establishing a comprehensive and systematic safety system for the Sinan island region and serving as an advanced base.

In particular, it is responsible for the coastal waters and safety and security demands of tourists in the Sinan islands of Jaeun, Amtae, Palgeum, Anjwa, Bigeum, and Dochon (collectively known as the Sinan Diamond Islands, approximately 1120.8 km²).

Kim Kyung-soo (43, Police Inspector), head of Sinan Police Substation, said, “We will respond more carefully to the safety and security of the residents of the Sinan islands,” and added, “As a dedicated maritime safety agency, we will do our best to ensure preventive patrols and flawless maritime security.”

Meanwhile, it is known that Assemblyman Seo Sam-seok actively promoted the establishment of a police substation in the central Sinan area last March to provide better maritime safety services, protect the lives and property of island residents, and offer improved civil services, following the increase in visitors to the Sinan island area after the opening of the Cheonsa Bridge in April last year.

Currently, the temporary Sinan Police Substation building is 60㎡, with a new site of 660㎡ and mooring facilities of 120㎡. To alleviate inconveniences for residents and staff, a budget proposal for the completion of the main building will be submitted to the government.

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