Jeju Coast Guard Conducts Joint Drill for Ship Fire Preparedness at Hallim Port

Published 15 Jun.2023 15:40(KST)

Jeju Maritime Police Station (Chief So Byeong-yong) announced on the 15th that it conducted a joint fire suppression drill with related organizations such as the fire department at Hallim Port, assuming a fire of unknown cause occurred on multiple docked fishing vessels due to bad weather, to prepare for the spread of material and human damage caused by fire.

Coastal Rescue Boat <br> Photo by Jeju Coast Guard

Coastal Rescue Boat
Photo by Jeju Coast Guard

In July last year, six fishing vessels were completely destroyed and five people were injured or killed in fires on docked vessels at Hallim Port and Seongsan Port. As fire accidents on docked vessels have been continuously occurring, the drill was conducted assuming an actual fire to strengthen cooperation with related organizations and ensure rapid response in case of an accident.

This drill assigned roles by organization: the Maritime Police handled fire suppression at sea, the fire department handled fire suppression on land, and the Hallim Shipowners Association took charge of emergency contact measures and fire suppression support for docked vessels. The drill concluded with a meeting to share points for improvement among participating forces and discuss response plans.

The Maritime Police conducted fire preparedness training for docked vessels, including fire suppression at sea using fire monitors on patrol vessels and coastal rescue boats, separation of vessels, maritime rescue, and safety management of vessels entering and leaving the port.

A Jeju Maritime Police official stated, “Since many fishing vessels are connected and docked at ports and harbors during bad weather, large-scale damage can occur in case of fire. Therefore, rapid initial response is very important, and we will continue joint drills to do our best to protect the precious lives and property of the public.”