Seogwipo Coast Guard Conducts Education and Training for Marine Accident Preparedness

[Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Jeongpil] Seogwipo Maritime Police Station (Chief Hwang Junhyun) announced that on the 24th, starting from 10 a.m., it conducted a 'Field Department Fire Accident Response Capability Enhancement Education and Training' at Hwasun Port, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo City, to prepare for winter marine accidents.

The education and training on this day were conducted in collaboration with Jeju Western Fire Station Andeok 119 Center.

▲ Training focused on the use of fire suppression equipment such as self-contained breathing apparatus ▲ fire suppression methods ▲ onboard fire suppression practice, conducting field-centered training to respond to various situations that may occur during ship fire accidents.

A Seogwipo Maritime Police official said, "To prevent fire accidents, which have a high fatality rate in winter, and to improve response capabilities, the maritime police will continue education and training," and added, "We ask the public to familiarize themselves with initial response action guidelines in advance and to promptly report to relevant authorities in case of an accident."

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

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