[Analysis] Preventing fishing boat safety accidents during the spawning season, this is essential

Published Oct 14, 2025

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[Fisheries and Livestock Newspaper=Reporter Kim Dong-ho] As maritime safety accidents, which had been on a downward trend, have sharply increased since last year, the importance of efforts to reduce maritime accidents has become even greater. Last year, the number of casualties from maritime accidents reached 84, the highest in the past 10 years. This article examines the trend of maritime accidents and the precautions to prevent them. # Autumn, a peak season for fishing and boating... Marine accidents spike during autumn As the autumn peak fishing season begins, the number of fishing vessels and recreational boats on the water increases, raising the risk of accidents. According to the Port Comprehensive Information System of the Coast Guard, the number of fishing vessels leaving port during autumn over the past 5 years is 15

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Last year saw the highest number of maritime safety accidents in recent years, with accidents peaking in the fall. Maritime safety accidents were the highest in the past 10 years last year. Fishing vessel safety accidents have increased sharply since last year. Fishing and recreational boating are concentrated in the fall. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and KOMSA operate a special guidance period for wearing life jackets. 700 high-risk vessels are under concentrated management. Customized inspections and education are being strengthened. As fishing vessel safety accidents, which had been decreasing, have sharply increased since last year, the importance of efforts to reduce such accidents has become even greater. Last year, casualties from maritime safety accidents reached 84 people, the highest number in the past 10 years. We will look at the trends in fishing vessel safety accidents and the guidelines for accident prevention. # Fall, the peak season for fishing and ...

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