Seogwipo Coast Guard Issues 'Attention' Alert for Coastal Safety Accident Risk Forecast System

Published 15 Mar.2023 10:21(KST)

Seogwipo Coast Guard announced on the 15th that it will issue the coastal safety accident risk forecast system at the 'Interest' level from the 15th to June 30th in response to the agricultural fog season when dense fog frequently occurs.

Seogwipo Maritime Police Station Building Exterior<br>[Photo by Seogwipo Maritime Police]

Seogwipo Maritime Police Station Building Exterior
[Photo by Seogwipo Maritime Police]

The coastal safety accident risk forecast system is issued to inform the public in advance of the risk when there is a concern or occurrence of repeated or continuous safety accidents of the same type due to weather deterioration or natural disasters at dangerous locations or zones in coastal waters during specific periods, in order to prevent safety accidents. It is classified into 'Interest', 'Advisory', and 'Warning' levels.

Fog at sea is characterized by the temperature difference between the atmosphere and the sea surface, accompanied by low visibility where the maximum distance to clearly identify a target is limited.

During the agricultural fog season, low visibility in the jurisdiction of Seogwipo Coast Guard has been recorded an average of six times over the past three years, and this year is expected to be similar to the average.

Seogwipo Coast Guard stated, “During the risk forecast period, we plan to strengthen patrols in coastal waters and enhance publicity and safety guidance activities through our website, outdoor electronic billboards, and sending risk notification messages to ship owners and captains.” They added, “We ask everyone to strictly follow safety rules when engaging in activities along the coast.”