Enhancing Nautical Charts for West Sea Routes

The West Sea Marine Survey Office of the National Institute of Maritime Fisheries Science announced on the 20th that it has completed coastal route surveys for 12 harbors including Mokpo, Daehuksanseom Island, and Hongdo Port in the southern waters of the West Sea.

This survey focused on areas near the southwestern sea including Mokpo, Daehuksanseom Island, and Hongdo Port, where trade, fishing, and harbor construction and expansion projects are active. The survey was conducted over October of this year using satellite positioning systems (GPS) and hydrographic survey vessels.

The survey revealed significant changes in existing coastlines at Uido Port, Hongdo Port, and Songgong Port in Sinan County, South Jeolla Province due to harbor construction projects, and notable changes in navigation safety information including tidal currents, breakwaters, and place names around Biado Island where reefs are located.

An official from the West Sea Marine Survey Office stated, "The survey results will be reflected in the West Sea route guide by year-end, and nautical charts will be corrected and supplemented. Through navigational notices and the National Institute of Maritime Fisheries Science website (www.khoa.go.kr), we expect to contribute to safe navigation for all vessels operating in areas surrounding these routes."