Mokpo Coast Guard Intensifies Safety Management for Passenger and Cargo Ships in Winter

Inspection of Safety Management Status with Related Agencies and Real-Time Provision of Safety Information, etc.

Mokpo Coast Guard is conducting safety inspections of fire extinguishing equipment on guided vessels in the jurisdiction. Photo by Mokpo Coast Guard

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Mokpo Maritime Police Station announced that it will strengthen safety management of winter passenger and ferry vessels from the 21st to December 31st due to the increased risk of maritime accidents caused by frequent bad weather during the winter season.

According to the Maritime Police, the winter season increases the likelihood of maritime accidents due to factors such as gusts and high waves causing poor marine weather conditions, and there is a risk of large-scale fires on vessels caused by the use of heating devices, requiring special safety management.

Accordingly, Mokpo Maritime Police plans to establish and implement a "Winter Passenger and Ferry Vessel Safety Management Enhancement Plan" to focus all efforts on proactive prevention activities against maritime accidents.

First, inspection teams will be formed together with local governments and the Korea Maritime Safety Authority (KOMSA) to conduct focused inspections on navigation, engine, and firefighting equipment for six passenger and ferry vessels and six major piers in the jurisdiction.

Next, safety information such as weather warnings, low visibility, and navigation obstacles will be provided in real-time to vessels in transit, and departures will be controlled during bad weather. At the same time, safety patrols will be conducted at major piers and routes to maintain an emergency rescue posture.

A Mokpo Maritime Police official stated, "Due to frequent bad weather and low water temperatures in winter, maritime accidents are highly likely to result in casualties," and urged, "Vessel operators should thoroughly inspect equipment before departure, and passengers should comply with safety rules."

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