Mokpo Coast Guard Catches Vessels Engaged in Illegal Fishing Boat Operations

False Crew List Created with Fishermen as Crew Members

Mokpo Maritime Police Station (Chief Kim Hae-cheol) has apprehended vessel A (9.77t, registered in Sinan, coastal composite) for violations including illegal fishing boat operations under the Fishing Management and Promotion Act.

Mokpo Coast Guard is cracking down on vessel A for illegal fishing boat operations and other offenses.
[Photo by Mokpo Coast Guard Station]

According to Mokpo Maritime Police on the 8th, B (in his 50s), the owner and captain of vessel A, is accused of falsely preparing and reporting the crew list before departing from the North Port dock in Mokpo City at 2:23 a.m. on the 5th.

In particular, after departure, vessel A is suspected of adding three unidentified persons on board without following the official reporting procedures.

Mokpo Maritime Police conducted an inspection of the vessel for safety management of multi-use ships, apprehended vessel A, and plans to investigate B (owner and captain of vessel A) and other related parties to confirm the violations.

Vessel A, which was apprehended this time, had been under investigation by Mokpo Maritime Police in May for overloading by carrying one more fishing passenger than allowed. The recent apprehension raises concerns about widespread illegal activities on multi-use vessels and highlights the urgent need for eradication measures.

Accordingly, Mokpo Maritime Police will continue to carry out marine accident prevention activities by emphasizing compliance with relevant laws, focused crackdowns, and strict punishment of violations through education and meetings targeting maritime workers, especially those involved with fishing boats, passenger ships, and other multi-use vessels.

A Mokpo Maritime Police official stated, “With the recent increase in fishing boat users, we are intensively cracking down on violations such as overloading,” adding, “We will do our best to ensure safe and enjoyable marine activities by enforcing regulations such as mandatory life jacket wearing.”

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