Mokpo Coast Guard Conducts 2021 Pollution Response Headquarters Operation Drill

Efforts to Strengthen On-Site Teamwork Among Relevant Agencies in Preparation for Large-Scale Marine Pollution Incidents

Mokpo Coast Guard conducted a training exercise for the operation of the Pollution Response Headquarters to enhance organic response capabilities in preparation for a large-scale marine pollution incident. (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 30th that it conducted the 2021 Pollution Control Headquarters Operation Drill to enhance organic response capabilities in preparation for large-scale marine pollution accidents in the conference room on the 3rd floor.

This drill was conducted in a tabletop exercise format with the participation of 40 people from 11 organizations including the West Sea Regional Maritime Police Agency, Korea Marine Environment Management Corporation, and local governments (32 from the maritime police, 8 external). External agency personnel related to COVID-19 prevention participated via non-face-to-face video conference.

The drill method involved assigning a hypothetical scenario message of a large-scale marine pollution accident, starting with the assembly of the Mokpo Maritime Police Station Situation Response Team, followed by initial emergency measures. Then, about 30 members of the Mokpo Pollution Control Headquarters, composed of internal and external personnel, practiced roles and response procedures by response team, checked step-by-step situation handling such as emergency salvage measures appropriate to the situation.

The pollution control strategies developed through this drill will be applied in future field exercises to secure on-site execution capabilities. At the same time, efforts will focus on minimizing oil pollution damage through prompt and rational pollution control measures in the event of a large-scale marine pollution accident.

A Mokpo maritime police official said, “Through this drill, we will take the lead in protecting the marine environment by minimizing pollution damage through efficient pollution control activities in the event of a large-scale marine pollution accident.”

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