Mokpo Coast Guard, Emergency Patient Transport in Island Areas

Safety Measures for Disabled Vessels... Playing a Key Role as the Sea's Troubleshooter

An emergency patient complaining of facial paralysis symptoms is being urgently transported from Sogijeomdo, Sinan-gun. (Photo by Mokpo Maritime Police Station)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] An emergency patient in their 70s from an island area and a vessel with navigation obstruction caused by debris entangled in the propeller during sailing were urgently transported and secured with the help of the Coast Guard.

According to Mokpo Coast Guard Station on the 16th, at 9:19 PM on the 14th, an emergency patient, Ms. A (70, female), who complained of facial paralysis symptoms on Sogijeomdo Island, Sinan-gun, was urgently transported using the coastal rescue boat of the local police station and safely handed over to 119 emergency services.

It was confirmed that emergency patient Ms. A is currently receiving treatment at a hospital located in Mokpo.

On the same day at 10:48 PM, a report was received that debris was entangled in the propeller of Tugboat B (147 tons, Busan-registered, 3 crew members) sailing near Bigeumdo Island, Sinan-gun, causing navigation obstruction. A patrol vessel was urgently dispatched to the scene, and emergency safety management was conducted until the debris removal operation was completed, with all crew members wearing life jackets.

Mokpo Coast Guard has transported 83 emergency patients from island areas this year and is making every effort to minimize human and property damage by promptly mobilizing available personnel and equipment in the event of various incidents and accidents at sea.

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