Kim Hae-cheol, Chief of Mokpo Coast Guard, Inspects Nighttime Hairtail Fishing Site

Leading the Creation of a Safe Marine Culture and Prevention of Maritime Accidents

Kim Hae-cheol, Chief of the Mokpo Maritime Police Station, conducted an on-site inspection of night fishing vessels in the jurisdiction to promote a safe maritime culture and prevent marine accidents.

According to Mokpo Maritime Police on the 15th, Chief Kim used the coastal rescue boat from the local police substation on the 14th to inspect fishing vessels participating in the hairtail fishing event around Mokpo Peace Square and Yeongam Samho New Port.

Chief Kim Hae-cheol is conducting an on-site inspection of night fishing boats.
[Photo by Mokpo Maritime Police Station]

As the number of fishing participants in the hairtail fishing event in the Mokpo and Yeongam areas increases from the 21st of last month to December 10th, the Mokpo Maritime Police have established and are implementing special measures for fishing vessels from the 5th of this month to November 30th.

The Maritime Police are striving to create a safe maritime culture through “visiting fire prevention activities,” which involve daily safety inspections before fishing vessels depart, checking fire-prone areas such as engine room engine oil, wire insulation, and battery terminals at least once a day.

Chief Kim inspected safety management conditions at the hairtail fishing event sites around Mokpo South Port and Peace Square, which are among the ports and harbors where fishing vessels depart.

He also promoted safety rules such as prohibiting drinking on board and wearing life jackets to fishing vessel operators and passengers, working to proactively prevent marine accidents.

Chief Kim Hae-cheol stated, “We will strive to prevent accidents proactively by promoting safe fishing practices and a safe maritime culture,” and urged, “Fishing operators and users should strictly follow safety rules and pay special attention to preventing marine accidents.”

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