Feel Secure by Checking in Advance! ... Changwon Coast Guard Provides Vessel Safety Inspection Service

Joint Electrical Equipment Inspection by Korea Maritime Transportation Safety Authority

Gyeongnam Changwon Maritime Police are conducting safety inspections in the electrical equipment sector on board ships.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] The Changwon Coast Guard in Gyeongnam will provide ship safety inspection services in the electrical equipment sector until the 21st.

This year, Changwon Coast Guard conducted a full survey of 697 vessels with onboard engines in the Changwon area to prevent ship fires, carried out joint inspections with the Korea Maritime Transportation Safety Authority on the surveyed vessels, and sent educational materials and recommendation letters to the captains of 46 vessels identified as having potential fire risks.

To intensify fire prevention efforts, the Coast Guard decided to provide ship safety inspection services focused on electrical fire risks primarily for small-scale fishermen by selecting harbors and ports with frequent accidents in cooperation with the Changwon and Busan branches of the Korea Maritime Transportation Safety Authority.

The inspections will be conducted at five harbors and ports: Masan Sujeong Port, Annyeong Port, Jinhae Sokcheon Port, Busan Cheonseong Port, and Daehang Port. Electrical equipment experts will be invited to focus on batteries and onboard wiring, which are the main causes of fires.

During the inspections, worn battery terminals and onboard wiring will be replaced and checked on-site.

Safety education for captains will also be conducted, and portable powder fire extinguishers will be distributed and required to be kept onboard.

Chief Ryu Yonghwan stated, “We will strive to establish a safe maritime culture through continuous ship inspections and publicity to prevent ship fire accidents.”

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