Officials check emergency patient transport conditions and maritime accident response readiness on island routes
The West Sea Regional Coast Guard conducted on-site maritime safety inspections Thursday across waters and island areas in Gunsan, checking safety management conditions and accident response readiness.
The inspection was prompted by an anticipated rise in tourists following the opening of the Gunsan Seomitgil island trail on Oct. 27, with officials examining coastal safety management and emergency patient rescue and transport conditions.
Commissioner Baek Hak-seon visited the Saemangeum Coast Guard substation to review accident preparedness and encourage field personnel, then assessed safety management in areas prone to isolation incidents, including waters north of Sonyudo Island.
Baek then traveled to island trail sites including Bangchukdo to inspect rescue and transport arrangements for medical emergencies, inter-agency coordination systems, and response readiness for winter maritime accidents.
During the visit, Baek met with field personnel to hear their concerns and feedback, urging them to "do their utmost to maintain field-centered safety management and swift response readiness so that the public can visit the islands and the sea with peace of mind."
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