Korea Hovercraft (www.koreahovercraft.co.kr), which specializes in manufacturing hovercrafts, showcased the KORHOV-6 at the 2nd Coast Guard Safety & Equipment Show 2015 (CGS 2015 for short), which was held for three days from Wednesday the 17th to Friday the 19th at Incheon Songdo ConvensiA.

The KORHOV-6 is a six-seat hovercraft that can traverse shallow waters, mud, deep snow, broken ice, slopes, crevices, and rapids. With its stability and mobility, the product has received an international design patent (No. 2097231).

The craft can use an emergency stop function on solid surfaces, and maintain pressure of the air cushion skirt in low temperatures.

The KORHOV-10 is the most popular product in foreign markets. This is a 10-seat hovercraft that has the same functions as the KORHOV-6.

A hovercraft, also known as an air-cushion vehicle, produces air pressure below the hull and onto a surface in order to float.

Korea Hovercraft's air-cushion vehicle was created based on Hyundai's Seasall engine. With its high performance, the product has made waves in countries that have high technology in hovercraft manufacturing, such as England, Canada, the U.S., and Russia. Also, because of its competitive pricing, the engine does not depend on imports.

After the creation of the Ministry of Public Safety and Security, CGS 2015 was held to prevent maritime accidents by expanding maritime security culture. Moreover, the exhibition supports the development of domestic marine industry, and boosts the local economy through public/private cooperation, all under the theme of "New Business on the Sea.”

The exhibition’s booths has six themes: Shipbuilding, Voyage and Communication Equipment, Aviation, Safety and Leisure, Special Equipment, and Marine Environment Prevention. Also taking part were the Industry-University Cooperation Booth and the Incheon Local Business Promotion Booth.

Moreover, equipment buyers of maritime security institutes from foreign countries were invited, and one-on-one export counseling and consultations with domestic companies were actively held.

In addition, a variety of events were held for citizens and teenagers to promote maritime security culture. They included maritime pollution prevention, search and rescue, marine photo exhibit, and a lifejacket-wearing campaign. There were also conferences related to maritime safety.

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(Video: 2nd Coast Guard Safety & Equipment Show 2015 Live Sketch)