 ▲ 20일 양종타 인천해양경찰서장이 대규모 화확물질 유출 상황 대비 해양오염사고 대응 도상훈련을 실시했다.(사진제공:인천해양경찰서) © 박상도 기자 |
(브레이크뉴스인천 박상도 기자) 인천해양경찰서가 지난 20일 청사 지역구조본부실에서 대규모 해양오염사고 발생에 대비한 대응체계 점검과 관계기관 협력 강화를 위한 도상훈련을 실시했다고 밝혔다.
인천해경에 따르면, 이번 훈련은 해상에서 위험·유해화학물질 유출 사고 발생 시 신속하고 효율적인 방제대응체계를 구축하기 위해 마련됐으며, 지역방제대책본부 운영을 중심으로 진행됐다.
훈련에는 지역방제대책본부 본부장인 양종타 인천해양경찰서장을 비롯해 인천해수청, 인천시, 인천항만공사, 해양환경공단, 인천119특수대응단 등 관련 지자체와 시흥화학재난합동방재센터, 한국예선업협동조합 등 관계기관 인사들이 참석했다.
훈련은 북항-내항 사이 인근 해상에서 8천톤급 케미컬선과 5천톤급 화물선이 충돌하여 케미컬선에 적재된 위험·유해화학물질(파라자일렌)이 화재·폭발 후 유출되는 상황을 가정해 진행됐다.
특히, 지역방제대책본부를 가동한 가운데 각 대응부·반에 편성된 요의 임무에 따른 역할 수행 여부를 중점 점검했다.
지역방제대책본부는 지속성 기름 10~50㎘, 비지속성 기름 또는 위험·유해물질 100~300㎘이 유출되거나 유출될 우려가 있을 때 관계기관과 합동으로 구성된다.
인천해양경찰서 양종타 서장은 “해양오염사고는 초기 대응이 피해 규모를 결정짓는 핵심인 만큼 이번 훈련을 통해 도출된 문제점은 매뉴얼에 반영하고 현장에서 즉시 작동할 수 있도록 방제 대응 역량을 강화하겠다”고 말했다.
 ▲ 21일 영흥파출소 경찰관들이 김양식장에 걸린 카약을 구조중이다.(사진제공:인천해양경찰서) © 박상도 기자 |
또한, 인천해양경찰서가 지난 21일, 영흥도 인근 해상에서 카약이 양식장 시설에 걸리는 사고가 발생했으나 신속한 대응으로 고립된 2명을 무사히 구조했다고 밝혔다.
인천해경에 따르면, 이날 오후 4시 29분께 인천 옹진군 진두항에서 출항한 카약 4척(4명)이 풍도 인근 해상에서 돌아오던 중 김 양식장 시설에 걸렸다는 신고가 접수됐다.
해경 현장 확인 결과 4척 중 2척(2명)은 자력으로 이탈했으며, 나머지 2척(2명)은 양식장에 고립된 상태로 확인됐다.
이에 영흥파출소 소속 구조대원들이 현장에 투입돼 60대 A씨와 B씨를 모두 안전하게 구조했다.
특히, 구조 당시 카약 2척은 양식장 한가운데 고립돼 있었으며, 구조대원들은 거센 조류를 거슬러 약 200m를 직접 수영해 접근하는 등 긴급 구조를 실시했다.
이 과정에서 A씨는 스스로 양식장을 벗어나려다 중심을 잃고 바다에 빠졌다가 가까스로 카약에 다시 올라탄 것으로 확인됐으며, 저체온 증세를 호소하였으나 건강 상태는 양호한 것으로 파악됐다.
구조된 2명은 연안구조정으로 옮겨 진두항으로 이송된 뒤 소방당국에 인계됐으며, 운항이 어려운 카약 2척은 예인 조치 후 진두항으로 안전하게 입항시켰다.
인천해경 관계자는 “출항 후 입항 과정에서 양식장을 인지하지 못해 진입한 것으로 보인다”며, “날씨가 따뜻해지면서 레저 활동이 증가하는 만큼, 출항 전 기상과 물때를 반드시 확인하고 주변 양식장 등 장애물을 사전에 파악하는 등 안전에 각별히 유의해 달라”고 당부했다.
*아래는 위 기사를 ‘구글 번역’으로 번역한 영문 기사의 [전문]입니다.‘구글번역’은 이해도 높이기를 노력하고 있습니다. 영문 번역에 오류가 있을 수 있음을 전제로 합니다.<*Below is the [full text] of the English version of the article above, translated using 'Google Translate'. 'Google Translate' strives to improve comprehension. It is assumed that there may be errors in the English translation.>
Incheon Coast Guard Conducts Tabletop Exercise for Marine Pollution Accident Response and Rescues 2 People from Offshore Kayak Entanglement at Fish Farm
-Break News Incheon Park Sang-do Reporter
The Incheon Coast Guard announced that on the 20th, it conducted a tabletop exercise at the Regional Rescue Headquarters in its headquarters to inspect the response system in preparation for large-scale marine pollution accidents and to strengthen cooperation with related agencies.
According to the Incheon Coast Guard, this exercise was organized to establish a rapid and efficient pollution control response system in the event of a spill of dangerous or hazardous chemicals at sea, and was conducted with a focus on the operation of the Regional Pollution Control Headquarters.
The drill was attended by officials from relevant local governments, including Incheon Coast Guard Chief Yang Jong-ta, who serves as the Head of the Regional Disaster Response Headquarters, as well as representatives from the Incheon Regional Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Office, Incheon City, Incheon Port Authority, Korea Marine Environment Management Corporation, and Incheon 119 Special Response Team, along with officials from related agencies such as the Siheung Chemical Disaster Joint Response Center and the Korea Tugboat Operators Cooperative.
The drill was conducted under the assumption that an 8,000-ton chemical tanker and a 5,000-ton cargo ship collided in the waters near the North Port and Inner Port, resulting in a fire, explosion, and subsequent leakage of hazardous chemicals (paraxylene) loaded on the chemical tanker.
In particular, with the Regional Disaster Response Headquarters activated, the drill focused on verifying whether each response unit and team performed their assigned roles according to their specific missions. The Regional Disaster Response Headquarters is established jointly with relevant agencies when 10 to 50 kiloliters of persistent oil, or 100 to 300 kiloliters of non-persistent oil or hazardous/toxic substances are spilled or there is a risk of spillage.
Yang Jong-ta, Head of the Incheon Coast Guard, stated, "Since initial response is the key factor in determining the scale of damage in marine pollution accidents, we will incorporate the issues identified during this training into the manual and strengthen our response capabilities to ensure immediate operation in the field."
Additionally, the Incheon Coast Guard announced that on the 21st, an accident occurred in which a kayak became entangled in aquaculture facilities in the waters near Yeongheungdo, but two isolated individuals were safely rescued through a swift response.
According to the Incheon Coast Guard, at approximately 4:29 PM on that day, a report was received that four kayaks (carrying four people) that had departed from Jindoo Port in Ongjin-gun, Incheon, had become entangled in seaweed farm facilities while returning from waters near Pungdo.
According to an on-site inspection by the Coast Guard, two of the four vessels (carrying two people) managed to escape under their own power, while the remaining two vessels (carrying two people) were confirmed to be isolated within the fish farm.
Respondingly, rescue workers from the Yeongheung Police Station were dispatched to the scene and safely rescued both individuals, Mr. A and Mr. B, who are in their 60s.
Notably, at the time of the rescue, the two kayaks were isolated in the middle of the fish farm. The rescue team carried out an emergency rescue operation, including swimming approximately 200 meters against strong currents to reach them.
During this process, it was confirmed that Mr. A lost his balance and fell into the sea while attempting to escape the farm on his own, but managed to climb back onto his kayak. Although he complained of symptoms of hypothermia, his health condition was assessed as good.
The two rescued individuals were transferred to a coastal rescue boat and transported to Jindoo Port, where they were handed over to the fire department. The two kayaks, which were difficult to navigate, were towed and safely brought into Jindoo Port.
On-site inspection by the Coast Guard confirmed that two of the four vessels had escaped under their own power. An official from the Incheon Coast Guard stated, "It appears they entered the aquaculture farm without noticing it during the return process after departure," and urged, "As leisure activities increase with the warmer weather, please pay special attention to safety by checking weather and tides before departure and identifying obstacles such as nearby aquaculture farms in advance."
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