Mokpo Coast Guard Promotes Creating Clean Islands Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Analysis of Marine Debris Inflow Routes and Distribution Using Aerial Patrol

Mokpo Coast Guard is preparing for aerial patrols using unmanned aerial vehicles. (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 3rd that it conducted extensive aerial patrols using unmanned aerial vehicles with the aim of creating clean islands free of marine debris.

Using an unmanned aerial vehicle (length 1.44m, width 1.80m, speed 50?80 km/h, maximum flight time 90 minutes) introduced and operated since last year, Mokpo Maritime Police patrolled the Hwawon Peninsula area in Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do on the 2nd to identify the distribution status of marine debris.

Additionally, based on the analysis results of debris distribution and inflow routes captured by the unmanned aerial vehicle, a "Marine Debris Information Map" will be created to promote continuous monitoring and coordinate with the relevant local governments for marine debris collection activities.

A representative of Mokpo Maritime Police stated, “We will actively utilize unmanned aerial vehicles to establish a coastal marine pollution monitoring system and promptly conduct cleanup activities to lead the creation of a clean marine environment.”

Meanwhile, on the 24th of last month, an MOU was signed with Chodang University to promote drone and light aircraft pilot training and certification acquisition, which greatly contribute to maritime traffic safety management, maritime security maintenance, and marine pollution prevention by the maritime police.

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