Mokpo Coast Guard Chief Inspects Maritime Security in Sinan Waters

Strengthening the Maritime Safety Response System
Through Consecutive On-Site Inspections

Kwon Oseong, Chief of Mokpo Coast Guard (Senior Superintendent), visited the waters of Shinan and the Jido Police Substation on the 1st to inspect the security situation on site.

According to the Mokpo Coast Guard on the 3rd, due to the recent increase in maritime accidents caused by strong seasonal winds, high waves, and abnormal weather conditions, a "Special Maritime Safety Alert" period has been designated from the 13th of last month until the 15th of this month, and the maritime safety response system is being strengthened.

Kwon Oseong, Chief of Mokpo Coast Guard, is visiting the Jido Police Substation and having a meeting with the staff. Photo by Mokpo Coast Guard

This on-site security inspection followed the inspection of the Jindo area on the 21st of last month and was conducted to check the maritime security situation in the Shinan-gun area.

Chief Kwon boarded a patrol vessel to inspect the jurisdictional waters, moved to the Jido Police Substation to encourage staff, and once again emphasized the establishment of a robust on-site rescue response posture.

Chief Kwon Oseong said, "Through continuous on-site inspections, we will establish a solid rescue response posture and do our best to ensure a safe sea by responding swiftly in the event of an accident."

Meanwhile, during the Special Maritime Safety Alert period, the Mokpo Coast Guard is implementing various policies such as increasing the deployment of patrol vessels, strengthening monitoring during fishing vessel departures and arrivals, conducting SOS button training for fishing vessel operators equipped with V-PASS, and promoting the wearing of life jackets.