Jeju Fire Headquarters Conducts Emergency Safety Inspections at Ports and Harbors in the Province

[Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Jeongpil] The Jeju Fire Safety Headquarters (Chief Park Geun-oh) announced on the 15th that it is conducting an urgent safety inspection of all fire-fighting facilities installed in ports and harbors across the province following consecutive ship fires at Seongsan Port and Hallim Port.

The Jeju Fire Safety Headquarters has formed a joint inspection team with related organizations to conduct a full survey of all fire-fighting facilities and equipment installed at 109 ports and harbors in the province until the 12th of next month.

So far, inspections have been prioritized at six locations including Jeju Port, and inspections of the remaining 103 locations are planned to be completed by the 12th of next month.

This joint inspection focuses on the proper maintenance of various safety facilities, checking for abnormalities in components, and the overall condition of the facilities. Any deficiencies or faults will be immediately reported to the installation agencies for prompt reinforcement and supplementation.

Park Geun-oh, Chief of the Fire Safety Headquarters, stated, “In response to the recent consecutive ship fires, we will promptly inspect fire-fighting facilities and equipment at ports and harbors and immediately address any deficiencies to ensure thorough management. We will also make every effort to strengthen ship fire response capabilities through regular joint fire drills.”

Meanwhile, Oh Young-hoon, Governor of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, issued Special Request No. 1 on the 7th, ordering urgent safety inspections of all ships in the province and a full survey of fire-fighting facilities and equipment at each port and harbor to establish measures to prevent recurrence.

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

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