Mokpo Coast Guard Special Crackdown on Maritime Drunk Driving During Summer Peak Season

Comprehensive Sea and Land Integrated Crackdown Conducted on All Vessels

Mokpo Maritime Police Station (Chief Kim Hae-cheol) will conduct a special crackdown on drunk navigation during the summer peak season.

According to Mokpo Maritime Police on the 19th, from next month 1st to August 31st, a 62-day intensive crackdown on drunk navigation will be carried out targeting major ports and seas in the jurisdiction by linking sea and land operations such as patrol vessels, sub-stations, control rooms, and the Vessel Traffic Service (VTS).

Exterior view of Mokpo Maritime Police Station building
[Photo by Mokpo Maritime Police Station]

Mokpo Maritime Police plans to conduct a special crackdown on drunk navigation during the summer peak season, targeting all vessels including fishing boats, ferries, fishing charter boats, passenger ships, cargo ships, and water leisure equipment, which are heavily used by water recreation users.

Analysis of drunk navigation crackdown cases in the jurisdiction over the past three years shows that the number of drunk navigation cases detected during the summer peak season (July to August) was 14, accounting for about 33% of the total 43 cases.

A Mokpo Maritime Police official said, “Drunk navigation is a criminal act that threatens the lives and property of others,” and added, “We will do our best to establish maritime traffic order so that the public can safely enjoy the sea during the summer peak season.”

Meanwhile, prior to this special crackdown, from the 19th to the 30th, the maritime police will carry out publicity and guidance activities targeting maritime workers and the public to raise awareness of the dangers of drunk navigation and increase vigilance.