Hong Nampyo, Changwon Special City Mayor, "Efforts to Emerge as a Marine City through Environmental Conservation"

Accelerating Marine Debris Collection Caused by Typhoon

"We will do our best to minimize citizen inconvenience and damage to fishermen by promptly collecting floating debris through continuous maritime patrols. We will strive to further advance as a marine city through marine environment conservation."

Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, Gyeongnam, made these remarks on the afternoon of the 16th while participating in the collection of marine debris caused by the typhoon 'Khanun.'

Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, Gyeongnam, is collecting floating debris.

The marine debris generated by the typhoon is estimated to be about 100 tons and is scattered around Gusan-myeon in Masanhappo-gu, Sokcheon Port in Jinhae-gu, and the Samgui coastline in Seongsan-gu. Most of the debris consists of river-inflow vegetation, which, depending on ocean currents, washes ashore along the coast. If not collected promptly, this vegetation can cause inconvenience to residents and marine pollution, making swift collection and disposal essential.

Accordingly, Changwon City has mobilized about 100 people, including public officials, marine environment guardians, and fishermen, since the 10th, renting various equipment such as cranes and small fishing boats to collect debris along the coast. Simultaneously, approximately 70 tons of debris have been collected through maritime collection using the Nubiho vessel.

Additionally, the Nubiho has continuously monitored the inflow of floating debris and promptly collected it to ensure that fishing vessel navigation and operations are not disrupted.

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