Yangyang County to Conduct Joint Inspection with Related Agencies to Prevent Fishing Vessel Accidents in Autumn

One-Month Safety Inspection of Fishing Vessels in October
Promotion of Mandatory Life Jacket Use

Yangyang County in Gangwon Province will conduct a joint inspection with related agencies for one month from October 1 to 31, considering the increased risk of marine accidents due to frequent weather instability caused by autumn typhoons, sea fog, and high waves.

Yangyang County will conduct a joint inspection with related agencies for one month from October 1 to 31, considering the increased risk of marine accidents due to frequent weather instability caused by autumn typhoons, sea fog, and high waves. Photo by Yangyang County

This inspection will be carried out in cooperation with Yangyang County, the Korea Maritime Transportation Safety Authority, the Fishing Vessel Safety Operation Bureau, and the Korea Coast Guard, targeting 20 local fishing vessels, including those used for fishing tours.

The inspection will closely check the presence and operational status of key safety equipment such as engines, electrical systems, lifesaving devices, firefighting equipment, and radios, with a particular focus on vulnerable areas.

In addition, fishermen and passengers will be educated and informed about safety rules, including the habitual wearing of life jackets, the use of the SOS distress button, and the importance of heightened vigilance during operation. The authorities will also actively encourage applications for the inflatable life jacket distribution program.

Notably, starting October 19, 2025, it will become mandatory for all fishing vessels with two or fewer people on board to wear life jackets. Violations will result in fines of 900,000 won for the first offense, 1.5 million won for the second, and up to 3 million won for the third, making strict compliance with safety regulations essential.

For any issues identified during the inspection, corrective actions will be requested, and thorough follow-up management will be maintained until all deficiencies are addressed and improvements are completed.

An official from Yangyang County stated, "Since autumn is a season of severe weather changes and high risk of marine accidents, we will do our utmost to eliminate safety blind spots and raise safety awareness among fishermen through this joint inspection to prevent accidents. In particular, we will actively promote the habitual wearing of life jackets among all fishermen and passengers in preparation for the mandatory life jacket regulation."

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