Korea to expand 3,000-ton Coast Guard patrol fleet in West Sea to 17 by 2030
The government will expand its fleet of 3,000-ton-class patrol vessels to 17 from the current 11 by 2030 in the West Sea as it moves to strengthen maritime sovereignty in key areas and step up efforts to counter illegal foreign fishing vessels, the Ministry of Planning and Budget said Monday. The ministry said the budget proposal for the Coast Guard for next year, which includes the fleet…
The Korean government plans to expand its 3,000-ton-class Coast Guard patrol fleet from 11 vessels to 17 by 2030 in the West Sea, according to the Ministry of Planning and Budget. This expansion aims to strengthen maritime sovereignty and combat illegal foreign fishing activities in key areas. The budget proposal for the Coast Guard next year stands at 2.23 trillion won, representing a 6.7 percent increase from this year's allocation of 2.09 trillion won.
The fleet expansion is intended to enable the Coast Guard to conduct longer-range and longer-duration patrols in wider waters of the West Sea, as well as other regions with disputed maritime boundaries, such as the Korea-China Provisional Measures Zone. While the government has typically focused on replacing aging vessels when adding large patrol ships, the current plan emphasizes enhancing operational capabilities to protect maritime security and national sovereignty. The budget for next year includes 51.2 billion won allocated to launch cons.
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