Mokpo Coast Guard Issues 'Advisory' for Hazard Warning System in the Southern West Sea

Coastal Safety Accident Prevention Following the Issuance of a Wind and Wave Advisory

Mokpo Maritime Police Station (Chief Kwon Oh-seong) issued a safety accident risk forecast system "Advisory" on the 26th at 1 a.m., as a storm warning was issued for the waters off the southern West Sea, raising the risk of coastal safety accidents until the weather advisory is lifted.

The coast guard vessel is navigating in deteriorated weather conditions. Photo by Mokpo Coast Guard Station

The safety accident risk forecast system is a system that informs the public in advance of the risk of safety accidents occurring in coastal waters due to bad weather or natural disasters during specific periods. It is issued in three stages according to severity: Interest, Advisory, and Warning.

According to the Maritime Police, the currently issued "Advisory" stage is a forecast level issued when there is concern about the occurrence of safety accidents and the spread of damage in coastal waters due to bad weather or natural disasters.

In response to the increased risk of coastal accidents such as falling into the sea due to bad weather, the Maritime Police are providing real-time publicity and safety information using electronic signboards of local governments and branch offices. During the advisory period, they are strengthening sea and land patrols focusing on vulnerable coastal accident sites such as ports, harbors, and rocky shores, making every effort to prevent coastal safety accidents.

A Mokpo Maritime Police official said, "We continuously urge careful attention to prevent marine accidents in the vicinity during bad weather."