Changwon Coast Guard, 14-Week Special Crackdown on Marine Safety Violators

Deployment of Special Task Force, Utilization of 100t-Class Criminal Patrol Boats

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] The Changwon Maritime Police Station in Gyeongnam will conduct a special crackdown on marine safety violations from April 20 to May 26.

Changwon Maritime Police announced on the 22nd that they will implement a 14-week special crackdown to raise public safety awareness and prevent marine accidents.

They will target ▲overloading and overcapacity ▲illegal modification and expansion of vessels ▲failure to undergo vessel inspection ▲unlicensed operation ▲drunk navigation ▲violation of securing guidelines ▲violation of navigation zones ▲violation of marine officer crewing standards, among others.

Gyeongnam Changwon Maritime Police Station.
Photo by Lee Seryeong

Previously, from February 20 to March 3, they planned to send text messages containing related information to fishermen and use promotional electronic billboards for awareness.

Special task forces will be deployed at major ports and harbors such as Masan, Jinhae, and Busan New Port, and the latest 100-ton criminal patrol boats will be actively utilized.

A Changwon Maritime Police official stated, “We will strictly enforce the law against violations directly related to public safety and provide guidance on-site for minor violations.”

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