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http://dx.doi.org/10.7837/kosomes.2018.24.6.686

A Study on Mass Rescue Operation Utilizing an Oil Boom  

Jeong, Bong Hun (Korea Coast Guard)
Choi, Hyun Kue (Seogwipo Coast Guard Station)
Park, Gap Jun (South Regional Coast Guard)
Ha, Seung Young (Ulsan Coast Guard Station)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety / v.24, no.6, 2018 , pp. 686-693 More about this Journal
Abstract
After the Sewol ferry-sinking incident in 2014, the public interest in safety at sea increased. In order to save and secure the initial response time required for sea rescues, not only the rescue organization, but also the victim needs to save and maintain golden time to secure the necessary time for rescue personnel. The purpose of this study was to investigate ways to maintain the psychological stability of victims during their rescue in the case of a mass rescue operation by using the oil boom installed on board oil spill response vessels. Through buoyancy tests and the development of oil booms in sea areas, it confirmed the buoyancy of two adults weighing 70 kg each per meter of oil boom could be maintained when a lifeline was installed on the side of the oil boom, and that it was possible to keep afloat four persons weighing 70 kg each on both sides of the oil boom. It also confirmed the buoyancy for three adults weighting 70 kg each per eight meters was maintained when riding on the top of the oil boom. As a method of rescue, it was found that the fastest and most accurate way to rescue victims was a rescue boat held at the rear end of the oil boom to lead to victims. In conclusion, the rescue team could utilize the oil boom installed on board the oil spill response vessel located near the marine accident site to save and secure the initial response time required for the rescue team to arrive. The victims in distress holding onto the lifeline or riding on the top of oil boom kept afloat at sea could maintain their psychological stability until the mass rescue operation initiated.
Keywords
Golden time; Victim; Oil boom; Oil spill response vessel; Buoyancy;
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