Seogwipo Coast Guard Raises Coastal Safety Accident Risk Forecast System to 'Advisory' Level

Measures in Response to the Recent Spread of Safety Accident Damages

[Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Jeongpil] The Seogwipo Coast Guard has raised the summer coastal safety accident risk forecast to the "Advisory" level.

On the 23rd, the Seogwipo Maritime Police announced that the coastal safety accident risk forecast system, initially issued at the "Interest" level from July 5 to September 5 during the peak summer season, has been elevated one step to the "Advisory" level starting from the 21st.

This elevation was a measure to prevent the spread of damage by raising awareness following a series of safety accidents occurring recently in the coastal waters under its jurisdiction.

The coastal safety accident risk forecast system is issued in three stages?"Interest," "Advisory," and "Warning"?to inform the public in advance about the risk of repeated or continuous safety accidents occurring at dangerous locations or zones in coastal waters during specific periods, thereby preventing accidents.

While the "Interest" level issued on the 5th signified preliminary preparation, the newly elevated "Advisory" level is issued when there is a high risk of safety accidents or concerns about the spread of damage.

The Seogwipo Coast Guard plans to strengthen patrols of dangerous and vulnerable areas such as coastal swimming zones, water and underwater leisure activity sites, and rocky shores, as well as to promote and educate visitors on compliance with safety rules.

Meanwhile, in Seogwipo, a man in his 20s who went missing after falling while fishing on the 20th was found dead two days later, and on the 22nd, a fishing boat ran aground near Udo Island, resulting in the rescue of eight crew members.

A Seogwipo Coast Guard official stated, "Recently, unfortunate accidents have occurred consecutively in the coastal waters under our jurisdiction, so we urge visitors to exercise special caution. To ensure safe activities, please be sure to check weather information and comply with safety rules such as wearing life jackets."

Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Jeongpil panax33@asiae.co.kr

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