Kim Hae-cheol, Chief of Mokpo Coast Guard, Inspects Local Security Sites

"Maintain Immediate Response Readiness for Rapid Rescue in Various Situations"

Kim Hae-cheol, Chief of Mokpo Maritime Police Station, visited local security sites on the 10th to inspect various situations and listen to opinions.

(On the left) Chief Kim Hae-cheol is inspecting security at Seomang Port in Jindo. [Photo by Mokpo Coast Guard]

According to Mokpo Maritime Police on the 11th, after paying respects at the Sewol Ferry Memorial Hall in Jindo Paengmok Port, Chief Kim closely examined the safety management status of vulnerable maritime areas by visiting Seomang Port, fishing ports, and accident-prone waters.

He then visited Jindo Police Substation and Supum Branch Office to inspect safety accident prevention during the holiday season and the management status of lifesaving equipment, emphasizing the maintenance of a prompt rescue response system for various situations. He encouraged the staff for their hard work and listened to their difficulties and opinions.

In particular, he awarded certificates of appreciation to two civilian marine rescue vessels that supported the maritime police's rescue activities and repeatedly expressed gratitude for their active cooperation in search and rescue operations.

The civilian vessel 102 Gwangjeongho (Captain Han Deok-yul), which received a certificate of appreciation, reported a fire on the aquaculture management vessel A (13 tons, Jindo-registered, 3 crew members) about 8 km southeast off Jindo at 2:29 a.m. on the 8th. The Blue Fishing (Captain Choi Young-guk / Civilian Marine Rescue Team) actively supported the maritime police's search and rescue operations during a missing person incident on the coast of Nokjin, Jindo County, on the 20th of last month.

Chief Kim Hae-cheol stated, “In cases of ship fires and various situations, prompt and efficient measures through cooperation among fire departments, local governments, civilian marine rescue teams, and military-civilian collaboration are crucial.” He urged, “Please analyze security issues within the substation’s jurisdiction and actively work on solutions on-site.”

The Jindo Maritime Police Substation is located at Seomang Port, Jindo County, Jeollanam-do, and performs thorough maritime safety and security duties, including coastal safety management and vessel entry and exit control.

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