Marine Accidents Continue with Rocky Shore Fishing Stranded in Jeju and Others

Over the weekend, a series of maritime accidents occurred in Jeju, including the grounding of a fishing boat near Biyangdo and the isolation of rock fishing enthusiasts.

According to the Jeju Coast Guard on the 21st, a report was received that at around 5:30 PM the previous day, fishing boat A (8.55 tons, coastal composite, registered in Seogwipo, with 3 crew members), which had departed from Hallim Port, ran aground about 500 meters north of Biyangdo.

The Jeju Coast Guard dispatched two patrol vessels, the Hallim Police Station coastal rescue boat, and a rescue team to the scene, and two civilian fishing boats were also mobilized for the rescue operation.

Jeju Coast Guard is rescuing an angler stranded on the rocky shore.
[Photo by Jeju Coast Guard]

Upon arrival at the grounding site of boat A, the Coast Guard checked the safety status of the crew. After confirming the rocky reef terrain beneath the hull, they carried out preliminary work for refloating by installing lift bags at the bow and stern. At around 9:43 PM, the boat was refloated under its own power and safely entered Hallim Port.

Additionally, at around 9:40 PM the previous day, a report was received that two people were stranded on the rocky shore along the coastal road in Aewol, Jeju City, prompting the Jeju Coast Guard to respond to the scene.

The stranded individuals, Mr. B and Mr. C, had disembarked onto the rocky shore for fishing at 7:16 PM the same day via a fishing boat. However, due to an unknown cause of engine failure, the boat was unable to operate, preventing their return to land, which led to the report.

Upon arrival, officers from the Hallim Police Station confirmed that Mr. B and Mr. C were wearing life jackets and requesting rescue on the rocky shore. Two rescue team members entered the water and safely rescued the two anglers to land. Both Mr. B and Mr. C were in good health and were advised on safety before being sent home.

A Jeju Coast Guard official stated, “We will continue to do our best to create a sea where the public can safely enjoy and have a happy weekend.” He added, “When navigating fishing boats, please be sure to check for reefs and shallow areas, and when engaging in coastal activities such as fishing, always wear a life jacket to ensure safety.”

Jeju = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Hwang Jeongpil baekok@asiae.co.kr

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