Seogwipo Coast Guard to Conduct 'Fishing Vessel Theme Inspection' Until the 19th of Next Month

[Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Jeongpil] Seogwipo Maritime Police Station (Chief Kim Jin-young) announced on the 19th that it will conduct a marine pollution prevention themed inspection targeting fishing vessels in the Seogwipo area until the 19th of next month.

Among the 21 marine pollution accidents that occurred in the jurisdiction over the past three years, 17 cases (80%) were caused by fishing vessels, with 6 cases (35%) occurring particularly in the summer season.

This fishing vessel themed inspection is an activity to prevent marine pollution accidents due to the increase in tourists during the summer season and adverse weather conditions such as typhoons. After a prior publicity period until the 22nd, the inspection will be conducted for four weeks starting from the 25th.

The key points include checking the proper disposal of pollutants generated by fishing vessels, the installation and operation of illegal pollutant discharge devices, and upcycling projects (returning bottled water). Through active publicity and guidance, voluntary participation of fishermen will be encouraged.

A Seogwipo Maritime Police official said, “We will conduct guidance and education on minor issues on-site and strictly punish illegal acts to encourage voluntary participation of fishermen.”

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

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