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Increase in the number of visitors and accidents due to the popularity of sea fishing
Fierce competition to get ahead of ‘Myungdang’ … safety accidents always exist
20,000 people show up on the weekends on the west coast of Chungnam
On the 31st of last month, a fishing boat crashed into the docks of the Wonsanan-myeon Bridge after carrying a fisherman. Provided by Chungnam-do
A fishing boat speeding through the sea at dawn in Taean, Chungcheongnam-do crashed into a bridge pier, killing 3 and injuring 19 people. All occupants wore life jackets and there was no violation of the law, such as excess capacity or alcohol consumption by the captain. Unreasonable competition to occupy the ‘Myongdang’ in the sea fishing season was analyzed as provoking anger.
According to the Coast Guard on day 1, around 5:40 am the previous day, the 9.77-ton fishing boat ‘Blue Sea 3’, which passed under the Wonsananmyeon bridge connecting Anmyeon-do in Taean-gun, Chungnam and Wonsan-do in Boryeong-si, collided with Pier No.
Three of the 22 people between the ages of 40 and 60, including Mr. A (62), died in the impact at the time of the accident. Another member of the crew is also being treated for loss of consciousness due to a serious head injury. A maritime administration official said: “In addition to 3 deaths, 4 serious injuries and 15 minor injuries, the entire crew was injured,” he said. “They are being distributed to 10 nearby hospitals for treatment.”
Unreasonable operation to worry ‘Myeongdang’
At the time of departure, the height of the wave was 1 m, and the sailing conditions were not bad because the fog was not too thick. However, the speed of the ship was fast. According to the Coast Guard, the sunken ship had a maximum speed of 18 knots (about 33 km / h). One official said: “It is common to operate at less than 10 knots around the bridge,” and said: “If I had a speed of 18 knots in the dark before dawn, it would be very fast.” Boryeong Haekyung is investigating the cause of the accident and the charges against Captain B for negligence and lethality.
A view of the Wonsananmyeon Bridge Pier where the fishing boat ‘Blue Sea 3’hit. Provided by Chungnam-do
The exact cause will come to light only after the investigation is complete, but it is common for the accident to have been caused by unreasonable competition to concern the famous match. According to local businesses, as fishing boats have rushed towards Taean recently, fishing boats have been forced to sail faster or speed up the launch time. Haekyung also confirmed this fact.
The history of fishing boats that carry out such an unreasonable operation is not unrelated to the boom in sea fishing. This is because the fishing population has increased due to the recent popularity of a full entertainment program with the theme of sea fishing, and due to the spread of a new coronavirus infection (Corona 19), you can enjoy it without overcrowded outdoors. An official from a fishing company in the port of Ocheon said: “The number of people going fishing in the sea has increased by more than 20% since transmission” and “There are many people who visit this place instead of a golf course”. In fact, many golfers are known to have switched to fishing when domestic golf courses become saturated due to overseas golf routes being blocked due to the spread of Corona 19.
The ‘boom in sea fishing’ drives competition
In addition to this, the fact that autumn is the peak season for sea fishing is also considered a background that generated competition between the boats. The port of Ocheon, where the crashed ship departed, as well as the nearby ports of Anheung and Samgilpo, are enjoying the high season thanks to the fishermen these days. A company from the port of Ocheon in Boryeong owns 15 fishing boats with a capacity of 22 people, but weekend bookings are full. It is difficult to board the jukkumi fishing boat in Samgilpo port, Seosan, unless you make a reservation 2 or 3 weeks in advance. At the end of last year, the number of fishing boats in Chungnam reached 1,110 and the number of visitors on weekends reached 20,000.
Fishing boat ‘Blue Sea 3’ Accident point. Provided by Chungnam-do
In coastal areas like Taean and Boryeong, jukkumi and cuttlefish are caught, and even if you don’t rent a boat, you can rent any equipment for a cost of 50,000 ~ 150,000 won, which is popular. You can also rent silver marlin off the Mokpo coast and jukkumi off the Incheon coast for 60,000 won. Captain Han said, “There are a lot of people looking for it because you can enjoy the sea by hanging out with a lot of people, and you can fish more than the cost of digging depending on the taste of your hands and the tide.”
The ship’s accidental fishermen also came to Boryeong in teams of 2-5 people from across the country after making reservations online to catch flatfish over the weekend. Some people came alone. An official with a fishing boat rental company on the West Coast said: “It is more profitable to bring fishermen around and turn the wheel than to go fishing.” Shellfish caught on fishing boats cannot be distributed.
The scenery of the silver marlin fishing boat off the coast of Mokpo, Jeollanam-do. You can enjoy fishing all night long if you pay 60,000 won per person, including equipment rental fees. Readers provided
There is a fishing population, but awareness and safety facilities …
The problem is that, although the national fishing population, which has three sides of the sea, is increasing rapidly, safety awareness is not keeping up. Many fishing boats go ahead of no-go places, speed up to secure clients and keep regulars, and there is a high risk of accidents as many boats congregate in certain places, but there are no adequate means of dissuading them.
An official from Gyeongbuk province, where there are many fishing boats like Pohang, said: “The fishing population is the most populated because autumn is the spawning season,” and said: “A fishing boat with a fishing permit it can be operated like a boat that welcomes fishermen just by reporting it to the local government. “
According to the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, the number of users of fishing boats increased by 1.4 times from 3.43 million in 2016 to 4.82 million in 2019. The accident also increased 1.6 times from 52 in 2016 to 83 in 2019. In particular, some mentioned the easing of the early morning departure ban due to complaints from fishermen, boat owners and local fishermen having to cope with the tide. Consequently, it is noted that warning signs, such as light signals or flashing lights, should be required on the docks to avoid accidents. No illuminated signs were installed under the Wonsananmyeon Bridge, completed at the end of last year.
A fishing rod built on a sea fishing boat on the west coast. There is no special equipment like fishing pole to catch jukkumi. Many people go fishing in the sea in the fall. Readers provided
Boryeong = Junho lee reporter [email protected]
Pohang = Jeonghye Kim reporter [email protected]
Mokpo = Park gyeon reporter [email protected]
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