Jeju Coast Guard to Conduct Special Marine Pollution Prevention Inspection Until the 18th of Next Month

Published 17 Jul.2023 16:23(KST)

Jeju Maritime Police Station (Chief So Byung-yong) announced on the 17th that it will conduct special inspections and intensive crackdowns on marine pollution targeting fishing vessels in the jurisdiction until the 18th of next month to prevent marine pollution accidents.

In the Jeju area, a total of 37 marine pollution accidents have occurred over the past five years, with 28 accidents caused by fishing vessels, accounting for 75%.

Jeju Maritime Police Station will conduct special inspections and intensive marine pollution crackdowns targeting fishing vessels in the jurisdiction until the 18th of next month to prevent marine pollution accidents.
[Photo by Jeju Maritime Police]

Most of the accidents involved minor spills of diesel oil and bilge water, but to prevent marine environmental damage caused by small amounts of oil film and to raise awareness through marine pollution prevention inspections, a themed inspection has been implemented to eradicate marine pollution such as the dumping of discarded fishing gear and household waste during fishing operations.

Through this themed inspection, Jeju Maritime Police will check ▲ proper disposal of waste oil, bilge water, and waste (discarded fishing gear, feces, etc.) generated from vessels ▲ proper installation and operation of pollution prevention facilities and whether illegal discharge devices such as diving pumps are installed and operating ▲ prevention activities for spill accidents caused by carelessness or damage during oil transfer operations ▲ and the disposal status of fishing waste such as discarded fishing gear and household waste.

A Jeju Maritime Police official said, "This marine pollution themed inspection targeting fishing vessels aims to raise awareness among marine workers and prevent marine pollution caused by marine waste and bilge water generated during fishing operations," adding, "We ask fishermen to voluntarily participate in preventive measures to prevent marine pollution."