Jeonnam 'Guardians of the Sea' Fisheries Patrol Vessels Launch Two Ships

[Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Two newly constructed fishery patrol vessels have been commissioned to protect fishery resources and establish fishery order in Jeonnam Province. They are expected to serve as guardians of the sea and a protective barrier for fishermen.

According to Jeonnam Province on the 10th, about 80 people attended the commissioning ceremony held at Yeosu Expo Port, including Jeonnam Governor Kim Young-rok, provincial council members, the mayor of Yeosu, the head of the Namhae Fishery Management Unit, the chief of Yeosu Coast Guard Station, and heads of local fisheries cooperatives, as well as officials from marine and fisheries organizations.

The event proceeded with a construction progress report by the head of the Fisheries Resources Division, followed by the presentation of the naming plaque by Governor Kim Young-rok, the awarding of appreciation plaques to construction personnel, a commemorative ribbon-cutting ceremony, and a tour of the Jeonnam 210 fishery patrol vessel.

After the official ceremony, a patrol of the Yeosu coastal waters was conducted, during which attendees pledged to maintain maritime boundaries to protect Jeonnam’s fishery resources and safeguard the rights and interests of coastal fishermen.

Governor Kim said, “I hope the fishery patrol vessels will become a reliable shield for fishermen as guardians of Jeonnam’s seas,” and added, “Starting from this commissioning ceremony, I wish that not a single casualty will occur due to fishing vessel safety accidents.”

The newly commissioned vessels, Jeonnam 204 (118 tons) and Jeonnam 210 (136 tons), were constructed at a cost of 15 billion KRW since 2019 to replace aging fishery patrol vessels (33 tons and 60 tons) that were over 26 years old.

They will undertake various missions including illegal fishing monitoring and enforcement, safety guidance for coastal fishing vessels, response to maritime accidents, and red tide surveillance activities.

The hulls of the two new fishery patrol vessels are constructed with steel below the waterline and aluminum above, ensuring durability, stability, and lightness simultaneously. They are powered by waterjet propulsion systems, enabling a maximum speed of up to 25 knots.

In particular, they are equipped with state-of-the-art navigation and communication equipment, high-performance infrared and thermal imaging cameras capable of detecting illegal fishing activities day and night, and an 8.5-meter high-speed rigid inflatable boat (maximum speed 45 knots), enhancing mobility and operational response capabilities.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.