Even Long Distances in an Instant... Changwon Coast Guard Enhances Maritime Safety with 'Light Aircraft'

Sungwoo Aerospace Supports Search and Rescue Equipment and Facilities, Joins Civilian Marine Rescue Team

The Changwon Maritime Police Station in Gyeongnam signed a business agreement with the private aviation company Seongwoo Aviation Industry to establish a public-private collaborative aerial patrol system.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] The maritime safety and rescue operations of the Changwon Coast Guard in Gyeongnam are set to take flight.

On the 27th, Changwon Coast Guard signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the private aviation company Seongwoo Aviation Industry to collaborate on information gathering, search and rescue activities using private light aircraft, and marine pollution monitoring.

Under this agreement, Seongwoo Aviation Industry will become a private marine rescue team member under Changwon Coast Guard, providing support with search and rescue equipment and facilities. Together with the Coast Guard, they will join forces in security, safety, and containment activities such as maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, and marine pollution monitoring.

Changwon Coast Guard stated that until now, they have been entirely dependent on a limited number of aircraft belonging to the regional Coast Guard headquarters when distant maritime accidents occurred.

Through this agreement, they expect to expand available aviation resources, enabling faster search and rescue operations.

The Coast Guard plans to involve the private light aircraft in regular training and meetings, including basic disaster preparedness training and maritime containment drills, to maintain rescue capabilities and cooperative relationships.

Chief Ryu Yonghwan said, “Cooperation with private organizations during maritime accidents is a crucial factor influencing rapid rescue,” adding, “We will continuously expand the rescue cooperation governance by forming private cooperation partners from various human resource sectors.”

CEO Choi Jeong expressed, “We are very pleased to establish a mutual cooperation system with Changwon Coast Guard,” and said, “We will actively cooperate in activities to create a safer sea.”

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