Mokpo Coast Guard Conducts Free Inspection of Water Leisure Equipment
On the Morning of the 16th, Engine Oil and Battery Inspections Conducted at Samho Small Fishing Boat Wharf in Yeongam-gun
[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Mokpo Coast Guard announced that out of a total of 123 water leisure accidents that occurred in the jurisdiction over the past three years, 77 cases (62%) were simple breakdowns caused mainly by operators' negligence in equipment inspection, such as poor maintenance and engine failure.
According to Mokpo Maritime Police Station on the 7th, free inspections of powered water leisure equipment will be conducted to prevent water leisure safety accidents.
After the winter season, secondary accidents such as drifting due to equipment failure or collisions with other vessels frequently occur because water leisure equipment that has been left unused for a long time is used without inspection, so caution is required.
Accordingly, Mokpo Coast Guard, together with the Korea Maritime Safety Authority (KOMSA) and inspection companies, will conduct free inspections of powered water leisure equipment (checking engine oil, fuel filters, batteries, coolant, etc.) and provide education on equipment management methods.
In addition, on the day of the inspection, a safety campaign will be held targeting water leisure participants, including wearing life jackets and reporting close-range activities.
This free inspection will take place on the 16th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the small fishing boat dock in Samho, Yeongam-gun. Those who wish to have their equipment inspected should make a reservation in advance with the Mokpo Maritime Police Station Water Leisure Division and visit at the designated date and place.
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A Mokpo Coast Guard official said, "Since water leisure equipment failures, drifting, and other accidents can lead to major accidents such as collisions and capsizing, equipment inspection before departure is essential," and added, "We hope that through free inspections, accident prevention and a safe water leisure culture will be established."
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