Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences

The Korean Society of Fisheries and Aquatic Science (한국수산과학회)
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Risk assessment of gillnet fishing vessels in South Korea: a statistical analysis of occupational accidents 2016-2020

  • Yoo-Won Lee (Division of Marine Production System Management, Pukyoung National University) ;
  • Kyung-Jin Ryu (Training Ship, Pukyoung National University) ;
  • Su-Hyung Kim (Training Ship, Pukyoung National University) ;
  • Hyungju Kim (Department of Maritime operations, University of South-Eastern Norway) ;
  • Kwi Yeon Koo (Department of Microsystems, University of South-Eastern Norway) ;
  • Chaegil Lee (Department of Cooperation Division, National Institute of Fisheries Science) ;
  • Seonghun Kim (Division of Marine Production System Management, Pukyoung National University)
  • Received : 2023.09.15
  • Accepted : 2023.10.30
  • Published : 2024.01.30
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Abstract

Fishing is considered one of the most dangerous industries alongside mining that needs further efforts to improve safety. In this study, we have investigated safety management of the gillnet fishing industry in South Korea through identifying safety level and classifying common accident types from the statements of accident com-pensation insurance payments for the last 5 years (2016-2020). There were in total 3,895 accidents and 159 fatalities with an average accident frequency of 5.34 × 10-2 per year per fisher and an average fatality of 2.18 × 10-3 fishers per year. We have also identified that 62.4% of the accidents occurred during Fishing (FS), and the most common and the most severe accident type is Slips and Trips (ST) and Other (OT) marine accidents such as collision and capsizing, respectively. The hand was most frequently injured. Finally, the risk assessment indicated that most of the accident types of gillnet fishing in South Korea have unacceptable levels of risks, and it is urgent to implement improved safety measures to reduce accidents during gillnet fishing operation. The findings of this study are expected to provide valuable data to create a safer working environment for fishers working on gillnet fishing vessels.

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Acknowledgement

This research was supported by National Institute of Fisheries Science in Korea (No. P2021029).

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