Gyeongnam Fisheries Safety Technology Institute, Get Free Fishing Boat Repairs and Inspections!

Year-Round Tour of Over 300 Fishing Villages in 7 Cities and Counties

Gyeongnam Fisheries Safety Technology Institute will promote the 2022 Fishing Vessel Mobile Repair Shop Operation Project.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] The Gyeongsangnam-do Fisheries Safety Technology Institute will officially launch the "Fishing Vessel Mobile Repair Shop Operation Project" this year.

The Fisheries Safety Technology Institute will invest a budget of 370 million KRW from March to December to prevent maritime accidents among fishermen in vulnerable island and remote fishing villages and to support safe fishing operations.

This year, 13 specialized repair teams for engines, electrical systems, and fishing equipment will be formed targeting island fishing communities, visiting fishing sites directly to provide free inspections and repairs.

After a public announcement in February, specialized repair companies within the province were recruited, agreements on project operations were made with representatives of fishing communities, and the project will be carried out year-round by touring about 300 fishing villages in seven coastal cities and counties including Tongyeong, Masan, Sacheon, Geoje, and Namhae.

The project targets vessels registered under fishing business entities and offers free repair and inspection of fishing vessel engines, fishing equipment, and aquaculture equipment, as well as small-scale parts replacement up to 100,000 KRW per person, twice a year.

Since its inception in 2009, the Fishing Vessel Mobile Repair Shop Operation Project conducted 9,075 free inspections and repairs and 6,092 parts replacements last year for 3,119 registered fishing vessels in the province.

An official stated, "Fishermen are very satisfied because they can receive high-quality services from professional mechanics directly at fishing sites without having to visit repair shops on the mainland."

Director Lee Cheolsu said, "We hope fishermen, who are struggling due to recent poor catches and the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, will actively participate in this project that enhances safety in fishing operations and reduces economic burdens."

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