A Total of 95 Marine Accidents Occurred in Yeosu Coast Guard Jurisdiction in Q3

Published 05 Nov.2021 16:35(KST)

48 More Marine Accidents Compared to Same Month Last Year, Caused by Navigational Negligence and Poor Maintenance

A Total of 95 Marine Accidents Occurred in Yeosu Coast Guard Jurisdiction in Q3

[Yeosu=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Sim Kyung-taek] An analysis of marine accidents in the jurisdiction of the Jeonnam Yeosu Coast Guard Station for the third quarter revealed that a total of 95 vessel accidents occurred, but no casualties were reported.

According to Yeosu Coast Guard, a total of 95 marine accidents occurred in the jurisdiction during the third quarter, an increase of 48 vessels compared to the previous year. The main causes of accidents were operator negligence accounting for 42 vessels (44.2%), followed by poor maintenance at 30 vessels (31.6%).

By vessel type, fishing vessel accidents accounted for 45 vessels (47.4%), followed by leisure vessels with 23 vessels (24.2%).

Additionally, 45 vessel accidents occurred in the third quarter involving the six major marine accident types (collision, grounding, capsizing, fire, sinking, flooding), representing 47.4% of all marine accidents in the third quarter. This proportion is higher than the West Sea Regional Headquarters average of 28.9%, indicating a higher share of these six major accidents in Yeosu.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic last year, leisure activities decreased and marine accidents also declined. This year, with the gradual recovery to normal life amid COVID-19 and the continuous increase in leisure activities, special attention to operators' safety awareness is required as the winter season approaches.

A Yeosu Coast Guard official stated, “Through analysis and evaluation of marine accidents, we plan to strengthen preparedness and response to marine accidents by proactively addressing accident-prone areas and vulnerable vessels, and by enhancing specialized training capabilities.”