해상교통안전확보 방안 연구

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to recognize the importance of maritime transportation safety and to propose measures to ensure it. Maritime transportation is a key pillar of national economies and logistics, playing an important role in supporting international trade and regional economic development. However, maritime accidents cause enormous social costs in terms of loss of life, property damage, and environmental pollution, and remain a challenge that must be addressed by countries and the international community. Especially in Korea, accidents occurring in coastal routes and major ports are frequently reported, raising the need for preventive measures and systematic management. To address these issues, this study analyzes how to strengthen maritime traffic safety, focusing on three main approaches: improving the legal system, strengthening education and training, and expanding international cooperation. In terms of improving the legal system, the study emphasized the need to introduce prevention-oriented laws and regulations, mandate safety management assessments, and strengthen the ship operating license system, and proposed specific measures to strengthen the accident prevention and response system. In terms of strengthening education and training, mandatory safety training for ship operators and seafarers and the systematic introduction of accident response training programs were discussed. In addition, the need to strengthen cooperation with neighboring countries and international organizations through expanding international cooperation and establishing a maritime traffic accident information sharing platform was emphasized to create a globally integrated and efficient accident response system. The policy implications derived from the analysis of domestic and international cases focus on improving the effectiveness of the legal framework and management system for maritime traffic safety. The study identified prevention-oriented legislation, strengthening the ship operating license system, developing professional training programs, and establishing an international cooperation system as key challenges for enhancing maritime traffic safety. This study provides a policy foundation for the systematic management and sustainable development of maritime traffic safety, and is expected to make practical contributions to the formulation of relevant policies and institutional improvements in the future.