기후위기 대응과 탄소중립 실현을 위한 전략으로 해상풍력발전이 주목받고 있 으며, 한국 정부도 이를 국가 에너지 정책의 핵심 축으로 삼아 대규모 확대를 추진 중이다. 그러나 해상풍력은 어업, 환경, 지역사회 등 다양한 해양 이용 주 체들과의 이해 충돌 속에서 추진되고 있으며 이로 인한 갈등은 사업 지연 또는 무산으로 이어지는 사례가 늘고 있다. 본 연구는 해상풍력 발전과 관련된 법 적·사회적 갈등 중에서도 어업손실 보상제도에 초점을 맞추어 현행 제도의 문제점을 분석하고 제도 개선 방향을 제시하였다. 연구 결과 현재의 어업손실 보상제도는 법적 근거가 미흡하고 보상 대상 범위 가 제한적이며, 손실 산정 기준 역시 현실과 괴리가 크다는 문제가 확인되었다. 특히 민간사업자의 경우 법적 보상 협의 의무가 명확하지 않아 사업자와 어민 간 갈등이 장기화되고 있다. 해외 주요국 사례(영국, 대만, 덴마크)를 분석한 결 과 이들 국가는 제도화된 협의 절차, 어민 참여형 평가 시스템, 정교한 피해 산정 기준을 통해 갈등을 최소화하고 있었다. 이에 본 논문은 해상풍력 어업손실 보상제도의 법제화, 현실적 산정 기준 마련, 어업 증빙을 위한 정보화 기반 구축을 핵심 과제로 제안한다. 이는 단순한 보 상을 넘어 지역사회와의 상생과 지속가능한 해상풍력 확산을 위한 제도적 기 반이 될 수 있다.

This study aimed to enhance the operational efficiency and safety of offshore eel trap fisheries by developing six types of automated fishing equipment: a bait crusher, bait cutter, main line arranging device, trap cleaning device, eel sorting device, and fish pump system. Sea trials demonstrated that the bait crusher and bait cutter significantly reduced manual labor and processing time while maintaining bait quality. The main line arranging device improved productivity and safety by automating the sorting of looped cords. The trap cleaning device effectively removed fouling organisms using high-pressure water and rotating brushes. The eel sorting device enabled automatic size-based selection, improving resource management and operational efficiency. The fish pump system transferred eels rapidly with minimal physical damage, reducing unloading time by over 80% and decreasing labor requirements. A satisfaction survey of fishery participants confirmed that all developed devices were highly effective in reducing workload, enhancing safety, and improving operational performance. The automated equipment developed in this study is expected to contribute to the sustainable management of offshore eel trap fisheries and to offer potential applicability to other coastal and offshore fisheries.

This study examined the offshore eel trap fishing process using one year of fishing logs and fishermen’s insights to identify key operational challenges and propose equipment improvement for greater efficiency and safety. Conger eel catches varied significantly by season, depth, and temperature, peaking in winter at 85–90 m and 23°C. The western waters of Jeju Island were identified as a major fishing ground, with the highest catch recorded in November and the lowest in July, reflecting seasonal trends. Each fishing operation deployed about 10,000 traps, with an average loss of 38 traps, posing economic concerns. The process involved intensive manual labor in bait preparation, trap retrieval, catch separation, line loading, and unloading, leading to high physical demands and safety risks. To address these issues, the study proposed automation through the development of a line loading device, trap cleaning device, bait processing machine, and automatic catch separator. These innovations could reduce the labor force required by one to two workers per process, alleviate workloads, and enhance resource management. By integrating quantitative logbook analysis with field-based knowledge, this study offers practical value. Further research is recommended on automation development, cost-effectiveness, and field validation to support safer and more sustainable eel trap fisheries.

This study evaluates the occupational accident risks of anchovy boat seine fishery in Korea. Using Bayesian network modeling within the framework of the Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) proposed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), data from 508 accident compensation claims between 2018 and 2022 were analyzed. Accidents were categorized into processes (sailing, fishing, maintenance, loading/unloading, and catch processing) and risk factors (hull and working environment, fishing gear and equipment, machinery and equipment, weather and external conditions, and processing equipment). The analysis revealed significant risks associated with fishing processes and hull-related factors. Fishing accounted for 36.42% of all accidents with trips/slips being the most frequent type (29.13%). Bayesian network analysis showed that trips/slips accidents during fishing posed the highest risks (0.001100). The risk of fishing operations was 4.60 times higher than sailing and 30.00 times higher than loading/unloading. The findings indicate that risks vary significantly depending on the processes and risk factors involved. As risk assessments mandated by the 2025 revision of Korean fishing safety laws are expected to remain simple and qualitative, this study underscores the necessity of incorporating quantitative approaches to enhance the reliability and effectiveness of safety management practices.

The pioneering effort of Korea's distant water fisheries can be traced back to 1957 when Jinam-ho, affiliated with Jedong Industry Co., embarked on a tuna longline sea trial in the Indian Ocean. The success of this sea trial holds significant importance as it laid the groundwork for Korea to venture into the Pacific tuna fishing grounds, which were predominantly dominated by the United States and Japan at that time. The Korean distant water fisheries experienced remarkable growth in a short period, from the inception period in the 1950s, the pioneering period in the 1960s, the growth period in the 1970s, and the development period in the 1980s. However, a series of changes in the international situation, including the global oil crises of 1973 and 1978, the declaration of 200-nautical-mile zones by coastal states in 1977, and the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) in 1982 and the United Nations Fish Stocks Agreement (UNFSA) in 1995, made a significant transformation in the Korean distant water fisheries inevitable. In particular, UNFSA grants the authority to conserve and manage fisheries resources to the Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs), and stipulates that coastal states and fishing nations cooperate with each other through RFMOs. In order to reclaim the once vast fishing grounds and secure maritime territories, it is imperative to have both the keen attention of the fishing industries and the strategic support of the government. In addition, to secure competitiveness in the international community, we should faithfully fulfill the role as a responsible fishing nation and contribute to RFMOs by strengthening scientific activities.

This study analyzed the Conservation and Management Measures (CMMs) related to fishing operations using Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) among the measures implemented by Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs) overseeing tuna purse seine fisheries. Additionally, we analyzed the FADs fishing status by sea area and examined the sustainable tuna purse seine fishing using FADs. Significant variations were observed in the number, materials, structure, and timing of FADs deployments, which were influenced by the fishing ground environment and methods in each ocean. These variations resulted in corresponding differences in the CMMs. However, all oceans required the use of non-entangling FADs and recommended biodegradable materials to mitigate marine pollution and bycatch of protected species. An analysis of FADs usage based on field interviews revealed that the total number of FADs deployed across all oceans in 2023 reached 142,020 sets, an increase of approximately 18% compared to 120,680 sets in 2013, despite the enforcement of CMMs by each RFMOs aimed at gradually reducing FADs fishing to promote sustainable fisheries. Each RFMOs aims to gradually reduce FADs fishing rates and ultimately achieve sustainable fisheries. Therefore, to achieve sustainable tuna purse seine fisheries using FADs, prioritizing research on the biodegradable materials used in FADs construction is essential. Furthermore, strict adherence to principles concerning the quantitative use and retrieval of FADs is deemed necessary.

본 연구는 2024년 11월 제주 해상에서 발생한 금성 135호 침몰 사고를 중심으로 고등어 대형선망 어업에서의 침몰 사고 원인을 분석하고, 안전성 강화를 위한 개선 방안을 제시하고자한다. 국내 대형선망 어업은 대규모 어획 작업의 특성상 어획물 이동과 복원력 감 소의 위험이 내재되어 있으며, 이는 선박 침몰 사고의 주요 원인으로 작용할 수 있다. 금성 135호 사고는 대량 어획 작업 중 어획물 이동 과 복원력 상실이 복합적으로 작용했을 가능성이 제기되며, 사고 원인이 아직 명확히 규명되지 않았음에도 초기 정황과 분석을 통해 주 요 위험 요소를 파악할 수 있었다. 본 연구는 등선 위치 조정, 자동 장력 조절 장치 및 실시간 하중 모니터링 시스템 도입, 그리고 복원성 기준 개선과 같은 구체적인 개선 방안을 제안한다. 이러한 방안은 하중 이동과 복원력 저하로 인한 사고 위험을 효과적으로 줄이고, 대량 어획 작업의 안정성과 안전성을 동시에 강화할 수 있다. 결론적으로, 금성 135호 사고는 대형선망 어업의 특수성을 반영한 안전 기준 마 련과 기술적 개선의 필요성을 시사하며, 본 연구에서 제시한 개선 방안은 유사 사고를 예방하고 어업 현장의 안전성을 높이는 데 기여할 것으로 기대된다. 본 연구는 대형선망 어업의 작업 안정성을 향상시키기 위한 실질적인 정책적·기술적 대응책 마련에 중요한 자료를 제 공한다.