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http://dx.doi.org/10.7837/kosomes.2020.26.2.149

The Current Status of Domestic Marine Salvage Industry and Measures for its Promotion  

An, Kwang (Division of Navigation and Information Systems, Mokpo National Maritime University)
Jeong, Jung-Sik (Division of Maritime Transportation, Mokpo National Maritime University)
Kim, In-Chul (Division of Navigation and Information Systems, Mokpo National Maritime University)
Kim, Deuk-Bong (Division of Navigation and Information Systems, Mokpo National Maritime University)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety / v.26, no.2, 2020 , pp. 149-155 More about this Journal
Abstract
Since marine accidents cause large-scale damage to human lives and the marine environment, prompt response measures are crucial including salvage operations for ships and cargoes along with lifesaving operations. In Korea, marine salvage operations are mainly dependent on global salvage companies in case of large-scale marine accidents due to lack of national capacity for marine salvage. The purpose of this study was to suggest public measures for the promotion of the private salvage industry by identifying the current situation and problems in the domestic marine salvage industry. As a result of the study, the measures of setting up a dedicated agency to support the domestic salvage industry and the function of the dedicated agency were identified and presented. In addition, the main points of the bill of "Law on the Promotion of the Domestic Salvage Industry" were presented to support and promote the salvage industry. To prepare the draft bill of law, relevant domestic laws and international conventions were examined to define the terms and regulations. Based on the legislation enacted as a result of this study, relevant ministries should focus on the legislative process. Legislation can be pursued by competent ministries in cooperation with the private sector and academia. It is expected that this study will help in the development of the domestic marine salvage industry and enhance the national response capacity for marine accidents in Korea.
Keywords
Marine accident; Rescue; Marine salvage; Salvage industry; Dedicated agency;
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