Yeongdeok County Forms Joint Inspection Team to Strengthen Marine Safety

Detailed Equipment Inspection of 20 Fishing and Recreational Vessels
Promoting Safety Awareness

Yeongdeok County in North Gyeongsang Province recently organized a joint inspection team with relevant agencies and conducted safety inspections on fishing boats and recreational fishing vessels on the 12th, in response to an increase in maritime accidents caused by strong seasonal winds and high waves.

Yeongdeok County Forms Joint Inspection Team to Strengthen Maritime Safety. Provided by Yeongdeok County

The inspection team, which included Yeongdeok County, Uljin Maritime Police Station, Korea Maritime Transportation Safety Authority, and Uljin Fishing Vessel Safety Operation Office, carried out detailed inspections of the equipment status of 20 fishing boats and recreational fishing vessels docked at major ports and harbors in the area.

The main inspection points were: △ Whether the fishing boat was properly equipped and the condition of its facilities △ Whether the vessel’s position transmitter was being intentionally disabled △ Possible fire hazards and the condition of firefighting equipment. The focus was on ensuring thorough preemptive measures for accident prevention.

On the same day, the inspection team also conducted education and promotional activities for fishermen and vessel crew members, covering essential safety rules such as: △ Proper use of the position transmitter (SOS) button in case of distress △ Wearing life jackets at all times while working △ Maintaining strict vigilance during navigation.

Jung Jehun, head of the Marine and Fisheries Division of Yeongdeok County, emphasized, “Carefully inspecting the hull, engine, and communication equipment before departure is fundamental to accident prevention,” and added, “I urge everyone to maintain strict vigilance during operation and always follow essential safety rules such as wearing life jackets to ensure accident-free fishing operations.”

Yeongdeok County plans to conduct regular inspections in cooperation with related agencies to prevent maritime accidents and raise safety awareness, starting with this joint inspection.

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