Seogwipo Coast Guard Conducts Joint Inspection to Prevent Fire Accidents at Moseulpo Port

[Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Jeongpil] Seogwipo Maritime Police Station (Chief Kim Jin-young) announced on the 23rd that it conducted a joint inspection and publicity campaign with related organizations at Moseulpo Port, Daejeong-eup, to prevent fishing vessel fire accidents during the winter season.

This year, Seogwipo Maritime Police, together with related organizations such as the Korea Maritime Safety Authority (KOMSA) and the Fisheries Cooperative, has been promoting a total of four joint inspections and publicity campaigns (in March, June, September, and November) to prevent fishing vessel fire accidents, and conducted the 4th inspection at Moseulpo Port on this day.

The main inspection items included checking for engine room oil leaks, LPG gas cylinders, ventilation and protective covers for batteries, the condition of distribution panels, life jackets, and the presence and condition of automatic unmanned fire extinguishers in the engine room.

In addition, they provided guidance on the pre-departure safety inspection (V-PASS) method and fire response procedures, and distributed promotional materials such as ship fire extinguishers and pamphlets.

A Seogwipo Maritime Police official stated, "Since the incidence of maritime accidents is higher in winter than in other seasons, fishermen themselves must thoroughly inspect their vessels before departure and strive to prevent safety accidents."

Meanwhile, in the past three years, a total of 12 ship fire accidents have occurred within the Seogwipo jurisdiction, with causes including negligence in 8 cases, poor maintenance in 3 cases, and unknown causes in 1 case.

Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Jeongpil baekok@asiae.co.kr

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