"Protecting the Golden Time in Han River Water Accidents" ... Joint On-Site Response Drill on the 27th

Si Hang River Project Headquarters - Private Sector - 119 Rescue Team Prepare for Ship Fires and Breakdowns

2019 Hangang Water Accident On-Site Response Training Scene

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] The Seoul Metropolitan Government's Hangang Project Headquarters announced that it will conduct a Hangang water accident response drill near Wonhyo Bridge at 2:30 p.m. on the 27th.

The water accident response drill is held annually to strengthen initial response capabilities and secure the golden time for life rescue when accidents such as fires, breakdowns, or oil spills occur on the Hangang cruise ships or other watercraft. This year, the drill will be conducted as a joint exercise involving the Hangang Project Headquarters, the 119 Water Rescue Team, and the private sector (E-Land Cruise), mobilizing about 80 personnel and 11 vessels.

The drill assumes a situation where a fire breaks out and engine failure occurs during cruise operation, rendering the vessel uncontrollable, and proceeds in the order of ▲ accident occurrence (situation transmission) ▲ life rescue ▲ fire suppression ▲ oil spill prevention ▲ vessel towing. To prevent COVID-19, all personnel will wear masks and strictly follow quarantine rules, and the training locations will be separated to minimize contact between personnel.

From the 29th to the 4th of next month, water safety education will also be conducted for about 200 private and public sector personnel, including ferry operators. This education consists of practical theory and practice on safe vessel operation, first aid and equipment use, ferry laws, and water safety-related regulations. To prevent COVID-19, it will be conducted through online education and group training with fewer than 50 attendees per day.

Song Young-min, Operations Director of the Seoul Metropolitan Government Hangang Project Headquarters, said, "We are making every effort to prepare for accidents through the annual Hangang water accident response drill," and added, "We will establish a cooperative system with related organizations to maximize the safety of citizens using Hangang Park."

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