Mokpo Coast Guard Conducts Special Crackdown on Drunk Sailing During Chuseok Holiday

From the 8th to the 13th of next month, comprehensive sea and land inspections will be conducted on all vessels

Mokpo Coast Guard is conducting a breathalyzer test on the captain. Photo by Mokpo Coast Guard

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Mokpo Maritime Police Station announced on the 31st that it will conduct a special crackdown on drunk navigation in the local waters during the Chuseok holiday period.

This special crackdown will be carried out from the 8th to the 13th of next month, linking sea and land operations through patrol vessels, police substations, control rooms, and the Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) to conduct a comprehensive crackdown on drunk navigation at major ports and on the sea.

The targets of the crackdown include all vessels such as fishing boats, pilot boats, fishing charter boats, passenger ships, cargo ships, and water leisure equipment.

Prior to this, from September 1st to 7th, the maritime police will carry out publicity and guidance activities targeting maritime workers and the public to raise awareness of the dangers of drunk navigation and enhance safety consciousness.

A Mokpo Maritime Police official stated, “Drunk navigation is a criminal act that threatens the lives and property of others,” and added, “We will do our best to establish maritime traffic order so that the public can use the sea routes safely during the Chuseok holiday.”

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