Mokpo Coast Guard Holds Meeting on Response to Electric Vehicle Fire Onboard

Discussion on Electric Vehicle Fire Response Measures on Road Lanes

The Amtae Police Substation, affiliated with Mokpo Maritime Police Station (Chief Kim Hae-cheol), recently held a meeting with related organizations to discuss countermeasures in response to the increasing cases of electric vehicle fires on ships.

Mokpo Coast Guard is holding a meeting to respond to electric vehicle fires on board.
[Photo by Mokpo Coast Guard]

According to Mokpo Maritime Police on the 7th, the meeting was held with a total of 17 participants, including officials from the Sinan 119 Safety Center within the jurisdiction of the Amtae Police Substation, ferry companies (Bigeum, Docho, Daeheung), and navigation managers.

The discussion topics included △separating internal combustion engine vehicles and electric vehicles when loading electric cars △installing fire extinguishing facilities in electric vehicle-only parking areas △frequent checks on whether electric vehicles are started after loading △moving any remaining passengers in vehicles to cabins, sharing various opinions.

Jung Jae-woo, head of the Amtae Police Substation, stated, “With the increase in electric vehicle users, we will take the lead in minimizing human and property damage by promptly responding to emergencies such as electric vehicle fires on board.”

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