Yeosu Coast Guard Secures 1st and 2nd Place in Comprehensive Maritime Training Exercise

1st Place for 508 Ship in Medium-Sized Vessels, 2nd Place for P-08 and P-76 Boats in Small-Sized Vessels

[Yeosu=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Sim Kyung-taek] The Yeosu Coast Guard Station in Jeollanam-do ranked first in the medium-sized vessel category and second in the small-sized vessel category among 60 patrol vessels under the West Sea Regional Coast Guard during the comprehensive maritime training conducted to strengthen specialized response capabilities for maritime accidents.

According to Yeosu Coast Guard, from August 30 to October 21, the second half comprehensive maritime training was conducted under the supervision of the West Sea Regional Coast Guard, with 63 teams from 60 patrol vessels belonging to five police stations (Yeosu, Gunsan, Buan, Mokpo, Wando) participating and being evaluated.

Among the 14 patrol vessels of the Yeosu Coast Guard Station that underwent training evaluation, the 508 vessel ranked first in the medium-sized vessel category of 250 tons or more, and the P-08 and P-76 vessels tied for second place in the small-sized vessel category under 250 tons among the 60 patrol vessels of the West Sea Regional Coast Guard.

This comprehensive maritime vessel training was field-centered and included a total of 11 training events in 7 categories such as ▲life rescue and maritime search ▲boarding and escape guidance ▲firefighting on other vessels ▲response to marine pollution accidents ▲comprehensive situation problem solving, conducted as realistic drills.

A Yeosu Coast Guard official said, “This achievement was the result of the united teamwork of the vessel crew and continuous training,” and added, “We will do our best to protect the precious lives and property of the people through continuous education and training to establish a strong foundation for the Coast Guard in the field.”

Yeosu=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Sim Kyung-taek simkt7@asiae.co.kr

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