Mokpo Coast Guard Conducts Tabletop Exercise for Operation of Spill Response Headquarters

Strengthening the Implementation of Marine Pollution Response for Hazardous Substances

Mokpo Maritime Police Station (Chief Kwon Oseong) announced on the 3rd that a tabletop exercise for the Regional Response Headquarters was conducted in the small conference room on the 2nd to ensure prompt and efficient response measures in the event of a large-scale marine pollution accident.

This exercise involved Mokpo Maritime Police, Mokpo Regional Office of Oceans and Fisheries, Korea Marine Environment Management Corporation, and local governments.

Mokpo Regional Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Office, Korea Marine Environment Management Corporation, and local governments are participating in a tabletop exercise for the operation of the spill response headquarters. Photo by Mokpo Maritime Police Station

The exercise simulated a large-scale oil and HNS (Hazardous and Noxious Substances) spill caused by a vessel collision, and proceeded in the following order: ▲ receiving marine pollution reports and taking initial response actions ▲ deciding on the operation of the response headquarters through a situation assessment meeting ▲ establishing response strategies for prompt countermeasures.

In particular, the focus was on strengthening the expertise of the response headquarters personnel and enhancing the cooperation system among related agencies, with a simulated implementation of marine pollution response procedures.

A Mokpo Maritime Police official stated, "The Mokpo area has many islands and a high concentration of aquaculture farms, making prompt response to marine pollution accidents essential," and added, "We will continue to strengthen our response capabilities to marine pollution through ongoing training."