Kim Hae-cheol, Chief of Mokpo Coast Guard, Conducts On-site Inspection of Passenger Ships

Increase in Passengers Expected on Multi-Use Vessels Including Ferries During Chuseok Holiday

Kim Hae-cheol, Chief of the Mokpo Coast Guard, conducted a special on-site inspection on the 27th to prevent accidents involving multi-use vessels such as ferries during the Chuseok holiday period.

According to the Mokpo Coast Guard, this year, with the six-day holiday and the full lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, an increase in passengers using multi-use vessels such as ferries and passenger ships for hometown visits and tourism is expected.

(The second from the right) Kim Hae-cheol, Chief of Mokpo Coast Guard, is inspecting multi-use vessels in preparation for the Chuseok holiday. Photo by Mokpo Coast Guard

Accordingly, Chief Kim visited Seomang Port and Swimi Port areas in Jindo-gun within the jurisdiction, thoroughly inspecting coastal safety management facilities and the preparedness of rescue forces, while encouraging the efforts of on-site staff.

Chief Kim Hae-cheol stated, “During the holiday period, we will thoroughly manage situations such as vessel control and prevent accidents involving coastal passenger ships and fishing boats, doing our best to maintain a state of immediate response. We also ask multi-use vessel workers to ensure complete coastal safety.”

Meanwhile, during the Chuseok holiday, Chief Kim plans to visit the Mokpo Passenger Terminal, Samhakdo Cruise, and Sinwol Dock in Muan-gun sequentially to ensure thorough prevention of vessel accidents.

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