Jeju Coast Guard Conducts On-Site Inspection for Spring Marine Accident Prevention

Jeju Coast Guard Station (Chief So Byung-yong) announced on the 25th that it will conduct a ‘Spring Marine Safety Management On-site Intensive Inspection’ to prevent marine accidents and identify vulnerable factors in preparation for the increasing demand for marine safety during the spring season.

Chief So Byung-yong, following the issuance of the ‘Special Marine Safety and Security Alert,’ which has strengthened the alert posture for marine safety, personally boarded the coastal rescue boat at Jeju Police Substation on the 23rd to inspect security elements in the northern waters of Jeju.

So Byung-yong, Chief of Jeju Coast Guard, is conducting on-site inspections to prevent marine accidents in preparation for the increasing demand for marine safety in spring.
[Photo by Jeju Coast Guard]

The main inspection items included ▲the distribution status of leisure equipment and fishing vessels in northern Jeju ▲inspection of safe navigation of fishing vessels in response to forecasts of adverse weather ▲inspection of the rescue response posture at Jeju Police Substation and encouragement of personnel.

In accordance with the special marine safety and security alert, Jeju Coast Guard has designated the period since the 15th as the spring marine safety management intensive inspection period, actively strengthening marine safety management through on-site inspections led by commanders and requesting improvements in cooperation with related organizations for identified vulnerabilities.

Furthermore, continuous on-site inspections will be conducted to ensure the safety of Jeju’s seas.

A Jeju Coast Guard official stated, “As the seasons change, with adverse weather such as agricultural fog and warming temperatures, we will thoroughly prevent marine accidents by proactively identifying vulnerabilities through inspections in response to increased coastal activities and demand for multi-use vessels.”

Jeju = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Hwang Jeong-pil baekok@asiae.co.kr