Mokpo Coast Guard Joint Inspection to Prevent Fishing Boat Accidents

Formation of Fishing Culture and Prevention of Maritime Accidents

Mokpo Maritime Police Station (Chief Kim Hae-cheol) has launched on-site inspections to promote a safe fishing culture and prevent maritime accidents as the number of fishing boat users increases with the arrival of the peak holiday season.

A joint safety inspection is being conducted on fishing boats moored at Mokpo North Port.
[Photo by Mokpo Maritime Police Station]

According to Mokpo Maritime Police on the 4th, the inspection was conducted jointly with 10 officials from four related organizations, including Mokpo City Hall and the Korea Maritime Transportation Safety Authority, targeting about 10 fishing boats moored at Bukhang, Mokpo City, on the 3rd.

The main inspection items included △ management status of life-saving equipment and fire extinguishers △ confirmation of fishing boat business registration certificates and posting of passenger compliance notices △ compliance with entry and exit reporting △ operation status of wireless equipment △ completion of specialized training, among others.

The Maritime Police emphasized the prohibition of chronic violations such as overloading, drunk operation, and failure to wear life jackets to fishing boat operators and workers, and urged the designation of non-smoking areas on fishing boats with 16 or more seats, as well as the prohibition of marine dumping of waste and garbage.

A Mokpo Maritime Police official said, “Through continuous inspections, the Maritime Police will take the lead in preventing fishing boat maritime accidents and ensuring that the public can enjoy safe maritime activities.”

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