저시정 시 선박사고 방지를 위한 법제 개선과 순찰용 드론 활용 연구

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

The Korea Coast Guard(KCG) has annually established coastal accident prevention plans to enhance safety management in coastal waters. Nevertheless, the number of maritime incidents occurring in coastal and nearshore areas continues to rise, indicating the limited effectiveness of the current preventive measures. To address this ongoing increase in vessel-related accidents, the KCG has sought to develop more comprehensive safety management strategies tailored to coastal environments. The purpose of this study is to examine the growing risk of vessel collisions caused by sea fog and low-visibility conditions, which have been occurring with increasing frequency in recent years. Strengthening safety management in such conditions requires improvements in the existing legal framework, as well as the establishment of objective methods for measuring visibility. In particular, the study highlights the need to utilize maritime drones
capable of assessing visibility distance, thereby providing a legal basis for implementing preemptive vessel control measures under fog conditions. This research analyzes maritime traffic patterns and accident data during the fog season based on coastal accident statistics and relevant regulations compiled by the KCG over the past five years (2019–2023). The months from March to July represent a period characterized by increased vessel activity and a heightened probability of fog-induced maritime accidents. During this five-year fog season, a total of 1,417 low-visibility alerts were issued, 58.3% of which occurred in June and July. A regional analysis reveals that the Central Regional Headquarters and the West Sea Regional Headquarters accounted for 65.6% (966 cases) of all low-visibility alerts, reflecting a significantly higher frequency compared to other jurisdictions and demonstrating a consistent upward trend. Furthermore, vessel accidents during the fog season increased substantially over the last two years, rising from 1,461 cases in 2022 to 1,738 cases in 2023, an increase of 35%. Data from the past five years indicate that the primary causes of collision accidents are human error and negligent navigation. Based on these findings, this study analyzes the major causes and patterns of maritime accidents during the fog season and identifies shortcomings in the existing regulatory framework governing fishing vessel control under low-visibility conditions. The results underscore the need for legislative improvements, particularly with regard to clarifying visibility measurement tandards for Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) centers and coastal police substations. To meet these needs, the study proposes the nationwide introduction of maritime patrol drones to support objective visibility.