Wando Coast Guard Conducts Comprehensive Crackdown on Unreported Changes in Fishing Vessel Crew Members

Inspection Conducted to Prevent Confusion and Ensure Prompt Rescue of Lives in Case of Accidents

[Wando=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Kyung-pil] The Wando Maritime Police Station announced that it will conduct a comprehensive crackdown on vessels that fail to report changes in crew members on board fishing vessels by the 31st, in order to prevent confusion at rescue sites and ensure prompt life-saving in case of accidents such as fishing vessel collisions or capsizing.

According to the Fishing Vessel Safety Operation Act, all fishing vessels except fishery guidance vessels, distant-water fishing vessels, and inland water fishing vessels must visit a nearby police substation or branch office, report via mobile, or use the V-Pass automatic reporting system if there are any changes in the crew list or the details of entry and exit reports.

The Wando Maritime Police plans to distribute related promotional materials at major ports and harbors where vessel entry and exit are frequent, and simultaneously conduct enforcement activities linking substations and patrol vessels to prevent unreported changes in fishing vessel crew members and raise awareness among workers.

A Wando Maritime Police official stated, “Accurate reporting of crew members and crew lists are very important data used during search and rescue operations,” and urged, “Please strictly comply with related regulations for safety.”

Wando=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Kyung-pil alwatros@asiae.co.kr

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