Mokpo Coast Guard Takes 'Safety Measures' for 3 Drifting Vessels at Sea

A fishing boat drifted due to engine failure near Daenorokdo, Sinan County, and the coast guard is conducting safety management. / ⓒ Asia Economy

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Mokpo Maritime Police Station (Chief Im Jae-su) took prompt safety measures for three vessels drifting at sea.

According to the Maritime Police on the 12th, at around 4:20 PM on the 11th, a report was received that coastal composite fishing vessel A (9.77t, Mokpo-registered, 3 crew members) was drifting due to debris entangled in its screw while operating near the sea about 9.2 km northwest of Jaewon-do, Sinan-gun.

The Maritime Police dispatched patrol vessels and instructed all crew members to wear life jackets in preparation for any accidents.

Upon arrival at the scene, the Maritime Police took urgent safety measures including safety management and guidance broadcasts targeting nearby vessels navigating the area.

Earlier that day, at 10:57 AM, the Maritime Police received a report of an unknown cause engine failure on vessel B (oil tanker, 2178t, 11 crew members) navigating near the sea about 2 km southeast of Siha-do, Sinan-gun. The Maritime Police dispatched patrol vessels and promptly conducted safety management at the site to prevent secondary accidents.

Also, at 2:47 PM on the same day, a report was received that coastal gillnet fishing vessel C (2.86t, Muan-registered, 2 crew members) was unable to operate due to engine failure near the sea about 1.3 km west of Daenorok-do, Sinan-gun. The local police substation’s coastal rescue boat was dispatched and continuous safety management was conducted until the vessel safely entered port.

These accident vessels were safely brought into port through tugboats arranged by themselves while receiving prompt safety management from the Maritime Police.

A Mokpo Maritime Police official said, “Drifting vessels at sea pose a high risk of secondary accidents such as collisions with surrounding vessels,” and urged “vessel operators and related parties to thoroughly inspect equipment before departure for safe navigation.”

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