Mokpo Coast Guard Strengthens Safety Inspections of Harbors and Ports in Preparation for Bad Weather

Employees of the Mokpo Coast Guard substation are conducting focused patrols of major harbors and fishing ports due to heavy snow and strong winds. (Photo by Mokpo Coast Guard Station)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Mokpo Maritime Police Station (Chief Im Jae-su) announced on the 18th that it has strengthened safety inspections of patrol vessels for rapid departure in case of emergencies and intensified patrols at vulnerable locations in the jurisdiction due to heavy snow and strong winds.

Seven police substations and nine branch offices in the jurisdiction, including Seosan Police Substation, conducted patrols to prevent safety accidents such as flooding and sinking of fishing boats docked at ports and harbors, and falls along the coastline, thoroughly preparing for adverse weather conditions.

In particular, for long-term moored vessels at the piers, they confirmed mooring status to prevent drifting and established a full preparedness system for immediate rescue operations in case of isolation situations such as mudflats.

On patrol vessels, they started removing ice from the docks and snow removal work on the decks, and repeatedly inspected various rescue equipment and devices to ensure rapid departure and safe and efficient mission execution in case of maritime emergencies.

Lee Hyun-gwan, Head of the Patrol and Rescue Division at Mokpo Maritime Police, said, “As various maritime accidents increase frequently during winter with continuous heavy snow and strong winds, safety must be emphasized even more as the weather worsens.”

Meanwhile, the Korea Meteorological Administration issued a storm warning for the southern offshore waters of the West Sea at 2 a.m. on the 17th and a strong wind warning for Heuksando and Hongdo.

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