Mokpo Coast Guard Conducts Safety Training for Pilot Boat Operators and Workers

Safety Training Conducted for Approximately 60 Maritime Workers

The Mokpo Maritime Police Station (Chief Kwon Oh-seong) conducted a safety training session on the 20th for about 60 personnel, including pilot boat operators, to acquire knowledge on maritime traffic safety and emergency response procedures.

According to Mokpo Maritime Police on the 21st, pilot boat operators and related personnel are required by the "Pilot Boat and Ferry Business Act" to receive safety training of up to 8 hours annually. Violations of this regulation are punishable by imprisonment of up to one year or a fine of up to 10 million KRW.

Safety training was conducted for about 60 workers, including pilot operators, to acquire knowledge on maritime traffic safety and emergency response procedures.
[Photo by Mokpo Maritime Police Station]

This safety training covered △ understanding the Pilot Boat Business Act and fostering a mindset of autonomous safety management △ annual pilot boat safety management initiatives and policy directions △ pilot boat navigation rules △ survival skills, first aid, and the use of lifesaving equipment.

A Mokpo Maritime Police official stated, “Through this training, we aim to raise maritime safety awareness among pilot boat operators and personnel, and we will do our best to strengthen maritime accident response capabilities by providing on-site guidance during pilot boat drills in preparation for future emergencies.”

Meanwhile, there are 16 pilot boats (7 pilot boats and 9 ferries) operating within the jurisdiction of the Mokpo Maritime Police Station. The average annual number of passengers over the past three years is approximately 171,000, and in 2023, the number of pilot boat passengers reached about 201,000, showing a gradual increase. The station plans to continue responding to the rising public safety awareness.

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