Kwon Oseong, Head of Mokpo Coast Guard, Conducts Safety Inspection for 'Seonsang Haemaji Festival'

Large Crowds Expected... Proactive Management Initiated

Chief Kwon Oseong of the Mokpo Maritime Police Station conducted an on-site inspection of passenger vessels to prevent safety accidents in preparation for the 'Eulsanyeon Sunrise Festival'.

According to the Mokpo Maritime Police on the 24th, Chief Kwon visited the Samhakdo passenger terminal in Mokpo the previous day to thoroughly inspect the lifesaving and fire extinguishing equipment and their management status on the vessels, ensuring passenger safety. In addition, to prevent accidents, he emphasized strict adherence to safety guidelines for fireworks events, including the launch distance and angle of fireworks, to business operators and staff, and called for thorough safety management.

Chief Kwon Oseong is checking the status of the wired safety inspection. Provided by Mokpo Coast Guard Station

Meanwhile, for this sunrise event, an event vessel capable of carrying about 500 passengers will depart from the Samhakdo dock, operate near the Mokpo New Port, and offer a variety of attractions.

The Mokpo Maritime Police plans to maintain a seamless maritime safety management system by actively sharing information between sea and land, including police substations, patrol vessels, and VTS, in preparation for large crowds visiting the site, and by maintaining an emergency response system.

A Mokpo Maritime Police official said, "We will be fully prepared and on duty to ensure that visitors who come to the sunrise event with excitement can welcome the year 2025, Eulsanyeon, safely and joyfully, by maintaining a readiness posture against safety accidents."