Kwon Ohsung, Mokpo Coast Guard Chief, Conducts Special Inspection of Field Equipment

Strengthening Immediate Rescue Readiness
in Response to Increased Safety Demands During Excursion Season

On the 24th and 26th, Kwon Oseong, Chief of the Mokpo Coast Guard, visited the Mokpo Coast Guard exclusive pier over two days to conduct a special on-site inspection of medium-sized patrol vessel equipment to ensure readiness for emergency rescue operations.

Kwon Oseong, Chief of Mokpo Coast Guard, is inspecting equipment on a medium-sized patrol vessel. Provided by Mokpo Coast Guard.

According to the Mokpo Coast Guard, this on-site inspection was carried out to check the condition of equipment that has been intensively deployed during the special maritime safety alert period, and to strengthen emergency rescue readiness in anticipation of increased safety management demand during the spring excursion season.

Chief Kwon visited four medium-sized patrol vessels, including Vessel 508, encouraged the staff, and inspected equipment directly used in rescue missions, urging, "Please continue to manage the equipment with a sense of responsibility."

A Mokpo Coast Guard official stated, "We will thoroughly manage and maintain our equipment to ensure there are no disruptions in performing our duties, and we will become a Coast Guard that protects the safety of the public by preparing for maritime accidents."

Meanwhile, the Mokpo Coast Guard has designated the period from the 26th of last month to the 31st of this month as the 'Special On-Site Equipment Inspection Period for Maintaining Emergency Rescue Readiness,' during which they are intensively inspecting and maintaining equipment conditions.

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