Jeju Coast Guard Conducts Joint Drill to Prepare for Disaster Accidents Involving Passenger and Ferry Vessels

Published 13 Dec.2021 16:44(KST)

[Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Jeongpil] Jeju Maritime Police Station (Chief Jo Yoonman) announced on the 13th that it recently conducted a joint disaster accident drill with three guided boats in the jurisdiction to strengthen response capabilities in case of ship accidents, as the number of passengers using three guided and ferry boats increased at Hallim Port, Jeju City.

The Hallim Police Substation of Jeju Maritime Police conducted a total of 10 joint drills with two ferries (Je2 Cheonnyeonho, Biyangdoho) and a guided boat (Venusta 3) operating at Hallim Port, Jeju City, to improve the prompt and appropriate response capabilities of guided and ferry boat staff in accordance with the Ferry and Guided Boat Business Act.

The training included ▲ understanding individual roles and response methods in case of an accident ▲ knowing evacuation locations and guiding passengers ▲ usage of rescue equipment on guided and ferry boats ▲ response methods in case of oil spills, along with situation-appropriate training and education.

Additionally, for passengers unfamiliar with ships and regulations, life jacket wearing education and distribution of promotional materials were conducted to raise passenger safety awareness, contributing to the zero marine accidents of guided boats in 2021 and leading efforts to prevent marine accidents.

A Jeju Maritime Police official said, “Through joint civil-government drills, we prevent situations that could lead to large-scale accidents with multiple casualties, and we will continue to make efforts to protect the precious lives and safety of the people through accident prevention efforts in the jurisdiction.”