Mokpo Coast Guard Holds Appointment Ceremony for Coastal Safety Keepers

14 Local Residents Assigned to 7 Coastal Accident Risk Zones in the Jurisdiction

Mokpo Maritime Police Station (Chief Kim Hae-cheol) announced on the 3rd that it held the '2023 Coastal Safety Keeper' appointment ceremony in the auditorium on the 5th floor of the building.

A total of 14 Coastal Safety Keepers were appointed this time. They were selected from local residents who are well acquainted with the characteristics of the coastal waters through document screening, physical fitness, and interview evaluations following the recruitment announcement in March.

Mokpo Maritime Police Station held the 2023 Coastal Safety Keeper Appointment Ceremony.
[Photo by Mokpo Maritime Police]

On the day of the ceremony, Mokpo Maritime Police Station presented appointment certificates, provided necessary supplies for the Coastal Safety Keepers' activities, and conducted preliminary training covering main duties, service compliance, and patrol area information.

The Coastal Safety Keepers will be deployed in pairs to seven high-risk coastal accident areas from May to October, engaging in various activities such as inspecting safety facilities and foot patrols to prevent coastal accidents.

A representative of Mokpo Maritime Police Station stated, "We expect the activities of the Coastal Safety Keepers to greatly contribute to the prevention of coastal accidents," and added, "Along with the successful hosting of the 'National Sports Festival' held in Mokpo this year, the Maritime Police will take the lead with the Coastal Safety Keepers to provide visitors to Mokpo with a safer and cleaner sea."

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