This study aims to examine the current status of information sharing in maritime accident response operations and to analyze Korea Coast Guard practitioners’ perceptions of information transmission methods and system improvement needs, thereby deriv...
This study aims to examine the current status of information sharing in maritime accident response operations and to analyze Korea Coast Guard practitioners’ perceptions of information transmission methods and system improvement needs, thereby deriving policy implications. To this end, a survey was conducted with 100 Korea Coast Guard officers who have experience in maritime rescue operations. The survey items focused on information-sharing channels, the relative importance of information types, the perceived impact of information sharing on rescue performance, and the limitations and improvement needs in the information transmission process.
The results indicate that the Disaster Safety Communication Network is the most frequently used transmission channel; however, voice-based methods such as telephone communication are also widely utilized. Information sharing was perceived as providing practical support for situational awareness and pre-response preparation. In addition, the most critical information for rescue operations was identified as vessel condition, accident location, and the number of persons on board. The findings further reveal that the timeliness of information transmission, as well as the quality and appropriateness of shared information, are regarded as key factors influencing the effectiveness of rescue response.
This study is significant in that it empirically confirms the importance of information sharing in maritime accident response. The findings are expected to serve as foundational data for enhancing rescue response capacity through improvements in information transmission methods and the quality of shared information.