Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority Initiates Establishment of Early Fire Response System

Fire Safety Management Agency, Implementation of Fire Facility Inspection Services

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority (President Park Seong-hyun, YGPA) announced on the 30th that it has signed a contract for 'Fire Safety Management Agency and Fire Facility Inspection Service' for fire facilities at hazardous material handling piers in Yeosu Gwangyang Port and will begin full-scale safety management.

The target facilities include fire facilities installed at the petrochemical pier, Jungheung pier, Nakpo pier, and the Marine Industry Cluster.

Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority building view [Photo by Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority]

YGPA plans to conduct fire safety management agency services for fire facilities, self-inspections, and maintenance, along with on-site education for safety managers at each pier regarding the status of fire facility installations and fire extinguishing procedures, as well as fire drills to prepare for fire situations.

A YGPA official stated, “This service is conducted not only for legal inspections under the ‘Fire Prevention Act and Fire Facilities Act’ but also to strengthen maintenance of fire facilities to enable initial suppression in case of fire and to establish an initial response system to prevent casualties and property damage,” adding, “We plan to secure a foundation for strengthening safety management of fire facilities within the port.”

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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