Seohae Coast Guard Agency Holds Award Ceremony for Best Ship and Police Substation Selection

Comprehensive Evaluation Results: P-98 Ship and Yeosu Sea Police Substation Selected in Yeosu

The West Sea Regional Coast Guard Agency (Commissioner Kim Inchang) announced on the 1st that the P-98 patrol vessel and Yeosu Sea Police Substation, both affiliated with the Yeosu Coast Guard Station, were selected as the 'Best Patrol Vessel and Substation of 2023,' respectively, and held an award ceremony accordingly.

The West Sea Coast Guard Agency conducted a comprehensive evaluation targeting 59 patrol vessels and 25 substations under the Gunsan, Buan, Mokpo, Wando, and Yeosu Coast Guard Stations to secure professional expertise in duty performance. The evaluation included on-site department maritime comprehensive training and achievements in rescue and arrest operations.

Yeosu Maritime Police Station's P-98 ship and Yeosu Sea Police Substation were selected as the best ship and substation of 2023, holding an award ceremony and taking commemorative photos.
[Photo by Seohae Regional Maritime Police Agency]

As a result of the evaluation, one best patrol vessel, three excellent patrol vessels, one best substation, and one excellent substation were selected, and awards and plaques were presented to these vessels and substations.

The P-98 patrol vessel, selected as the best patrol vessel, was recognized for actively responding to changes in the maritime security environment by strengthening the comprehensive safety network in vulnerable coastal areas through the operation of a patrol vessel drone team.

Yeosu Sea Police Substation, where about 1,000 vessels pass daily and approximately 500 vessels are densely anchored within the ports and harbors, a place with a very high possibility of maritime accidents, was selected as the best substation for its great efforts to protect citizens' lives and property by establishing a comprehensive safety network for long-term moored vessels.

Kim Inchang, Commissioner of the West Sea Coast Guard Agency, expressed gratitude for the hard work of the employees who did their best on-site to prevent maritime accidents, stating, "I hope that all employees of the West Sea Coast Guard Agency will continue to prioritize being 'a maritime police force faithful to the basics and strong on the front lines for the people' and faithfully carry out their assigned duties."