Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries Masan Regional Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Office promotes fall marine accident prevention measures

The Masan Regional Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Office of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced on the 5th that it will promote 'autumn marine accident prevention measures' from this month to November in preparation for the period when marine activities such as fishing and tourism increase.

During this period, the Masan Coast Guard first focuses on managing vulnerable vessels with a history of accidents.

In order to prevent the line connecting the ship and the port from bursting or jumping when docked, the line maintenance status and replacement cycle are checked, and safety equipment is inspected for ships with a history of fall accidents.

We plan to examine whether the fishing boat that caused casualties was overloaded to reduce the risk of capsizing and sinking.

In response to the increase in visitors to the island during the Chuseok holiday, passenger safety management will also be strengthened, including inspecting passenger ships and terminal berthing facilities and improving convenience facilities.

From the 23rd to the 27th, the ‘Special Traffic Response Team’ will be activated.

It is planned to increase the number of coastal passenger ships operating on 13 routes in the Gyeongnam region by 3 from 15 to 18, and increase the number of flights by 134 from 484 to 618.

To prevent fires on board, guidelines for battery baggage, such as electric mobility devices, have been created, prohibiting large-capacity batteries from being brought on international flights, and guiding coastal ships to store them separately after prior notification.

In addition, in case of bad weather, major port infrastructure inspections, such as early evacuation manuals for ships, navigation markings, and hazardous material unloading facilities, will be conducted in parallel.

Choi Kook-il, head of the Masan Seawater Administration, said, “Fall is a time when fishing and marine tourism increase, so the risk of accidents is high,” and added, “We will implement safety administration so that the public can use the sea with peace of mind through thorough on-site inspections and customized safety management.”