Jeju Coast Guard Conducts Fire Prevention Campaign and AED Inspection at Hallim Port

Published 15 Dec.2023 15:21(KST)

Jeju Maritime Police Station (Chief So Byung-yong) conducted a fire prevention campaign targeting moored fishing vessels at Hallim Port and inspected AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) on board the vessels on the 15th.

According to Jeju Maritime Police on the 15th, this inspection was carried out to prevent fishing vessel fires after fire accidents occurred last July at Hallim Port and Seongsan Port, resulting in the total loss of six vessels and five casualties.

Jeju Coast Guard is conducting a fire prevention campaign targeting moored fishing vessels at Hallim Port on the 15th. <br>[Photo by Jeju Coast Guard]

Jeju Coast Guard is conducting a fire prevention campaign targeting moored fishing vessels at Hallim Port on the 15th.
[Photo by Jeju Coast Guard]

Jeju Maritime Police stated that as bad weather becomes more frequent during the winter season, there is a growing trend of fire accidents occurring on vessels moored in the port while work is being done onboard. Along with preventive inspections, proactive education and publicity on initial response in case of accidents and notifying local police stations before onboard work should be prioritized for captains and crew members.

Additionally, under the “Emergency Rescue Act,” vessels over 20 tons are required to be equipped with AEDs. Therefore, the possession status of AEDs on vessels in the jurisdiction will be checked, and for those without AEDs, local governments will be notified and support measures will be prepared.

A Jeju Maritime Police official said, “While pre-departure inspections are important for vessel fire accidents, the damage caused by chain fire accidents on moored vessels is very significant. Therefore, it is urgent for fishery workers to overcome safety complacency by operating a minimum crew watch system during sheltering in bad weather, notifying local police stations before onboard work while moored, and equipping fire extinguishers.”