Changwon Coast Guard Recruiting Safety Guardians to Prevent Coastal Accidents

Activities at Masan Guhang, Jinhaeru~Sokcheonhang, and Saebaji Port

The Changwon Coast Guard Station in Gyeongnam is appointing six local residents who are well acquainted with three coastal danger zones in the area as 'Coastal Safety Keepers' to prevent coastal accidents.

According to Changwon Coast Guard, Coastal Safety Keepers perform duties such as ▲accident prevention guidance ▲facility inspection ▲situation communication in case of emergencies ▲initial response, in accordance with the Coastal Accident Prevention Act within the coastal danger zones.

The coastal danger zones under Changwon Coast Guard jurisdiction are Masan Old Port, Jinhaeru to Sokcheon Port, and Saebaji Port.

Gyeongnam Changwon Maritime Police Station.
Photo by Lee Seryeong

The local residents selected as Coastal Safety Keepers will be active for six months from May 5 to October 31.

They will be assigned in pairs to each danger zone and work 3 to 4 hours on 11 weekdays and 4 weekend days each month.

The recruitment for Coastal Safety Keepers will take place from March 20 to April 7, with selection through document screening, physical fitness test, and interview.

Applications can be submitted by visiting the Changwon Coast Guard Station or nearby Coast Guard sub-stations to fill out and submit the application form.

Detailed information can be found on the Changwon Coast Guard website under the Notices section in the Announcements and Public Notices board.

Chief Jang Daewoon said, “The activities of Coastal Safety Keepers have been a great help in reducing coastal accidents,” and added, “We look forward to active applications from those passionate about coastal accident prevention activities.”

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