Kim Hae-cheol, Chief of Mokpo Coast Guard, Inspects Weekend Fishing Boat Operations Site

Increased Autumn Fishing Volume and Weekend Anglers... Proactive Maritime Safety Management

The Mokpo Maritime Police Agency announced that it has launched inspections of fishing boat operations to proactively manage maritime safety in response to increased fishing activity and weekend anglers during the autumn season.

On the 23rd, Kim Hae-cheol, Chief of the Mokpo Maritime Police, used a coastal rescue boat from the local police station to directly inspect major fishing ports and operation sites, traveling through Bukhang in Mokpo City, Jangjwa-do, and the waters around Mujigaedeung and Aphae-do.

(Center) Kim Hae-cheol, Chief of Mokpo Coast Guard, is inspecting the weekend fishing boat operation site. [Photo by Mokpo Coast Guard]

Chief Kim checked whether fishing boat operators were managing safety voluntarily and whether anglers were wearing life jackets, while promoting safety measures such as the prohibition of drunk driving, conducting proactive prevention activities.

Kim Hae-cheol stated, “The maritime police will do their best to foster a healthy fishing culture and prevent maritime accidents,” adding, “As an increase in anglers is expected during the Chuseok holiday, active cooperation from fishing boat operators in adhering to safety rules is necessary.”

Meanwhile, the maritime police conduct “fire prevention activities on the go,” inspecting fire-prone areas such as engine oil in the engine room, wire insulation, and battery terminals at least once daily before fishing boats depart, striving to create a safe maritime culture.

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