Coast Guard's Use of Big Data in Aerial Patrol Enforcement Shows 2.5 Times Higher Effectiveness Compared to Average

The Korea Coast Guard is actively conducting aerial patrols using satellite imagery and big data collection and analysis information.

The Korea Coast Guard announced on the 31st that it has moved beyond simple maritime patrols by collecting and analyzing big data related to maritime security, such as vessel tracking information, satellite imagery, and various marine accident and illegal activity information, to conduct efficient aerial patrols.

As a result, the number of aerial patrol enforcement cases significantly increased in the first half of this year.

The Coast Guard is cracking down on fishing vessels that depart without reporting by using aerial patrols utilizing big data.
[Photo by Korea Coast Guard]

The Coast Guard detected a total of 46 cases, including 1 case of illegal whale hunting, 10 cases of fishing zone violations, 2 cases of unauthorized fishing, and 33 cases of safety-related offenses such as false reporting of crew members. This is 2.55 times the average enforcement record of 18 cases from the first half of 2020 to 2023.

Kim Jong-wook, Commissioner of the Korea Coast Guard, said, "Big data-based aerial patrols are proving effective," and added, "We will continue to strive for public safety through more proactive and efficient aerial missions."

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