Mokpo Coast Guard Takes Restoration Measures for Fishing Vessel Caught in Illegal Expansion and Renovation

Notification to Relevant Agencies and Order for Restoration of 10 Detected Fishing Vessels

Mokpo Maritime Police Station (Chief Kim Hae-cheol) has been conducting a special crackdown on illegal activities such as unauthorized expansion and modification of fishing vessels to proactively prevent marine accidents including capsizing since the 7th.

Mokpo Maritime Police Station Exterior

According to Mokpo Maritime Police on the 26th, illegal expansion and modification of fishing vessels interfere with the vessel's stability, which allows it to return to its original position when tilted on the water surface, acting as a direct or indirect cause of capsizing accidents. This illegal activity poses a significant threat to the safety of both the vessels and fishermen.

The Maritime Police recently notified relevant agencies regarding 10 trap fishing vessels that were caught illegally expanding crew quarters inside the trap storage space, and measures were taken to restore them to their original state.

Illegal expansion and modification vessels must comply with the restoration obligation and pass a temporary inspection following the departure suspension order from relevant agencies before they can resume fishing operations.

A representative from Mokpo Maritime Police stated, “We plan to continuously carry out preventive activities that encourage safe fishing operations through swift restoration measures along with crackdowns on illegal activities that undermine vessel stability such as unauthorized expansion and modification.”

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