The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries is moving to integrate the Korea Maritime Traffic Safety Authority and the Korea Lighthouse Technology Institute as part of its public institution reform plan announced on September 3.
According to the ministry, the maritime safety management functions of its public institutions are currently divided between the two agencies. The authority is responsible for vessel inspections and passenger ship operations, while the institute manages navigational aids such as lighthouses and buoys.
This integration aims to enhance efficiency and strengthen field-centered maritime traffic services by consolidating vessel and operational management along with navigational safety facilities under one organization. The ministry plans to improve the effectiveness of national maritime traffic policies by integrating policies related to route designation, vessel traffic management, and the installation and management of navigational facilities using advanced technologies.
Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Hwang Jong-woo stated, "We expect that this integration will consolidate the expertise of both agencies and further strengthen the maritime traffic safety management system."
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