Drinking, Unlicensed Operation, and Life Jacket Non-Compliance 'Crackdown'... Sacheon Coast Guard Eradicates 'Water Leisure Safety Violations'

Gyeongnam Sacheon Maritime Police are cracking down on unsafe water leisure activities on fishing vessels.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] The Sacheon Maritime Police Station in Gyeongnam will conduct a special crackdown on dangerous acts related to water leisure safety from the 19th until November 6.

This year, Sacheon Maritime Police, which detected 4 cases of not wearing life jackets, 3 cases of unlicensed operation, and 1 case of exceeding capacity, has intensified safety accident prevention activities as violations of the Water Leisure Safety Act have occurred due to the recent increase in leisure activities such as fishing using water leisure equipment.

The maritime police decided to carry out a special crackdown targeting major activity sites for leisure equipment such as harbors, ports, and slipways.

After a prior notice period from the 19th to the 24th, a focused crackdown period will begin from the 25th until November 6.

The maritime police plan to focus on confirming violations such as ▲unlicensed operation ▲drunk driving ▲not wearing safety equipment such as life jackets ▲non-compliance with navigation rules ▲failure to report long-distance activities ▲lack of equipment for night navigation.

A representative of Sacheon Maritime Police said, “To prevent marine accidents, create a safe water leisure environment, and spread marine safety culture, we will strongly crack down on chronic dangerous acts related to water leisure safety that frequently cause accidents,” and added, “Please be sure to wear safety equipment before engaging in water leisure activities and strictly follow safety rules and navigation regulations.”

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