Yeosu Maritime Police to Offer Free Inspection Service for Water Leisure Equipment on August 8

by Heo Seonsik

Published 29 Jul.2025 11:29(KST)

Inspection of Engines and Batteries for Yachts and Motorboats

Jeonnam Yeosu Maritime Police Station (Chief Kim Kiyong) announced on July 29 that a free inspection service for powered water leisure equipment and a safety culture promotion campaign will be held at Woongcheon Yi Sunshin Marina in Yeosu on August 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to prevent water leisure safety accidents.

This inspection will be conducted jointly with the Korea Maritime Transportation Safety Authority (KOMSA) and professional repair companies. Free inspection services will be provided for major equipment such as engines and batteries on powered water leisure equipment, including yachts and motorboats. Anyone can participate by making a reservation in advance or by registering on-site.

Yeosu Coast Guard will conduct a free inspection of powered water leisure equipment and a safety culture promotion campaign on August 8 at Isunsin Marina in Ungcheon, Yeosu City to prevent water leisure safety accidents. Photo by Yeosu Coast Guard.

According to Yeosu Maritime Police, there have been a total of 137 water leisure equipment-related accidents over the past three years. Of these, approximately 86%, or 118 cases, were found to be caused by engine failure or drifting due to insufficient equipment inspection. Such primary accidents can lead to secondary major accidents such as collisions, groundings, or capsizing, highlighting the need for regular equipment inspections.

Accordingly, Yeosu Maritime Police plans to provide education on safety inspection procedures, especially for beginners and the general public who are not familiar with equipment checks, in order to enhance practical safety capabilities.

A Yeosu Maritime Police official stated, "The importance of equipment inspection increases during the summer, when water leisure activities become more popular," and urged, "In addition to regular equipment inspections, please practice basic safety awareness by reporting nearby water leisure activities and complying with safety regulations."