Tag: fishing vessel
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“A Wake-Up Call for Maritime Safety: Lessons from the South Korean Fishing Vessel Fire”
Fishing Vessel Fire in South Korea: An Urgent Call for Maritime Safety Reforms Overview of the Incident Details of the Fire On February 13, 2025, a 34-ton fishing vessel caught fire near Buan, a coastal city located 204 kilometers southwest of Seoul, South Korea. The fire broke out at approximately 8:39 a.m. According to initial…
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Navigating Challenges: The Italian Coast Guard’s Response to Maritime Incidents
Maritime Safety in Italian Waters: The Role of the Italian Coast Guard The Italian Coast Guard has been actively responding to two grounding incidents in the Mediterranean Sea, highlighting the ongoing challenges they face in managing maritime safety and incidents in Italian waters. This article delves into the details of these incidents, the response by…