Mokpo VTS of West Sea Coast Guard Holds Meeting to Prevent Maritime Accidents

Discussion on Measures to Improve Factors Hindering Maritime Traffic Safety

The Mokpo Regional Maritime Traffic Service Center of the West Sea Regional Coast Guard (Chief Lee Myungjun) announced on the 4th that it held a meeting with VTS users at the center located in Mokpo City on the 3rd to prevent maritime accidents in the spring season.

The meeting, held to discuss measures for preventing maritime accidents and strengthening cooperation among related organizations, was attended by 17 participants, including Mokpo Port pilots, shipyard representatives, and shipping company officials.

The Mokpo Metropolitan Maritime Traffic Control Center is holding a meeting with officials to prevent maritime accidents in spring. Photo by West Sea Regional Coast Guard Headquarters

During the meeting, Mokpo VTS urged participants to take an active interest in maritime safety, emphasizing that many maritime accidents occur every year during the spring excursion season and the foggy season.

In particular, discussions were held on strengthening maritime traffic control in preparation for the foggy season, identifying improvements to ensure both maritime traffic safety and port operation efficiency in each sea area, and addressing issues such as vessel passage methods, obstacles in navigation routes, and illegal fishing activities that hinder maritime traffic safety.

Shim Kyubeom, head of the Mokpo VTS Center, stated, "We will continue to strengthen the organic cooperation system between Mokpo Regional VTS and its users, and do our utmost to prevent maritime accidents by identifying, discovering, and improving risk factors within our jurisdiction."