South Korea to host 41st Maritime Accident Prevention Seminar in Busan

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries will host the 41st Maritime Accident Prevention Seminar in Busan on November 5. The event involves 19 maritime and fisheries organizations and institutions, including the Korea Shipping Association and the Korea Maritime Transportation Safety Authority.

The seminar focuses on strengthening maritime accident prevention and response capabilities. Key discussion topics include preventing battery fires in electric vehicles and electric-powered vessels, managing high-risk fishing vessels using risk assessment indices, the importance of decision-making on the navigation bridge, and establishing early warning systems for maritime transport in response to international geopolitical crises.

Since 1986, this annual seminar has served as a major platform for policy research and gathering field expertise to improve maritime safety. Experts from academia and industry will participate in discussions following the presentations.