Mokpo Coast Guard Conducts Nationwide Crackdown on Winter Maritime Drunk Driving
Blood Alcohol Concentration of 0.03% or Higher Subject to Drunk Driving Enforcement
[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Mokpo Maritime Police Station announced on the 21st that it will conduct a comprehensive crackdown on drunk navigation at sea to prevent maritime accidents caused by drunk navigation during the winter season.
This crackdown will target all vessels including fishing boats, passenger ships, fishing charter boats, and water leisure equipment. After a 9-day publicity and guidance period from December 20 to 28, the enforcement will be carried out simultaneously at vulnerable sea areas and times both at sea and on land on the 29th.
The Maritime Police plan to mobilize all available forces such as patrol vessels, police substations, and the Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) to conduct the crackdown, as maritime accidents caused by drunk navigation in winter could lead to large-scale casualties.
According to Mokpo Maritime Police, a total of 43 cases of drunk navigation were detected in the local waters over the past three years (11 cases in 2019, 21 cases in 2020, and 11 cases in 2021). This year, despite continuous guidance and enforcement activities at sea and on land, 11 cases have been detected.
A representative of Mokpo Maritime Police stated, "Drunk navigation at sea must be eradicated as it can lead to major accidents such as collisions between vessels or groundings," and added, "We ask for the voluntary practice and cooperation of vessel operators and passengers to establish a maritime safety culture."
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Meanwhile, the enforcement standard for drunk navigation at sea is a blood alcohol concentration of 0.03% or higher. If the blood alcohol concentration is 0.2% or higher, offenders may face imprisonment from 2 to 5 years or a fine ranging from 20 million to 30 million KRW.
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