Mokpo Coast Guard Provides Customized Training for Beginner Operators of Water Leisure Equipment

Providing Safety Information and Engaging in Proactive Communication Activities

Mokpo Maritime Police Station (Chief Kim Hae-cheol) conducted customized water leisure communication training for novice operators to promote a safety culture in water leisure activities in preparation for the peak season.

Mokpo Coast Guard conducted customized training for beginner operators of water leisure equipment at the Jeonnam Western Pilot License Test Center on the 21st.
[Photo by Mokpo Coast Guard]

According to Mokpo Maritime Police on the 22nd, customized training was held twice on the 11th and 21st at locations including the Jeonnam Western Region Boating License Examination Center, targeting beginners who are starting water leisure activities for the first time.

The training covered △general status and accident cases/prevention methods of water leisure △major violation cases of the Water Leisure Safety Act △information on system changes following the partial enforcement of the Water Leisure Safety Act △practical exercises on reporting short-distance water leisure activities using mobile devices.

As the number of new licenses for operating powered water leisure equipment continues to increase, the Maritime Police plans to ensure the establishment of a safety culture by expanding communication and sharing safety information with water leisure participants and local safety education entrusted institutions.

A Mokpo Maritime Police official stated, “The Maritime Police will take the lead in spreading a marine safety culture so that all citizens can safely enjoy the sea.”

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