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South Korean maritime passenger vessel safety inspections

Overview

South Korean maritime authorities have initiated safety inspections for passenger vessels to address different operational needs.

In late May, the Korea Maritime Transportation Safety Authority (KOMSA) announced inspections of 12 state-funded passenger ships across 11 routes in regions including Incheon, Daesan, and Gunsan. These inspections serve as preparatory measures for a transition to publicly operated maritime routes scheduled for 2027, focusing on hulls, engines, safety equipment, and amenities.

Following this, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries launched a broader 12-day special safety inspection of 141 coastal passenger ferries. This initiative, running from August 31 to September 11, aims to manage a predicted 2.8% increase in daily ferry users during the Chuseok holiday. The inspection involves a joint team from the Korea Coast Guard and local governments to verify hull integrity, life-saving equipment, and crew adherence to safety protocols.

Entities

Korea Maritime Transportation Safety Authority · Korea Coast Guard · Ahn Young-cheol · Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries

Timeline

  1. 22 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    South Korea inspects 141 passenger ferries ahead of Chuseok holiday

    South Korea is conducting safety inspections on 141 coastal ferries ahead of the Chuseok holiday, as daily passenger numbers are expected to rise by 2.8% to an average of 77,000 people.

  2. 28 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    KOMSA to inspect 12 state-funded passenger ships for public route transition

    KOMSA will inspect 12 state-funded passenger ships across 11 routes in South Korea to prepare for the transition to publicly operated maritime routes in 2027.

Sources

biz.heraldcorp.com · monthlymaritimekorea.com · namdonews.com · newstomato.com · shippingvoice.kr