Gyeongsangnam-do Ensures Resident Safety on Sea Routes During Lunar New Year Holiday

Comprehensive Measures for Maritime Traffic and Port Sector During Lunar New Year Holiday on the 13th
Focused Pre-Inspection of Safety in 5 Detailed Areas

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Son Taeseok] Gyeongsangnam-do announced on the 14th that it will establish and implement a comprehensive plan for maritime transportation and port sectors ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday.

From the 6th to the 27th, over 22 days, five key areas will be inspected: ▲safety inspections of passenger ships for island residents ▲safety inspections of small ferries ▲smooth operation of trade ports managed by the province ▲inspection of port facilities, construction site safety, and workers' wage payments ▲inspection of marine oil and hazardous liquid storage facilities.

Additionally, support will be provided to ensure that vessels entering and leaving the seven trade ports managed by Gyeongsangnam-do (Jinhae Port, Tongyeong Port, Samcheonpo Port, Gohyeon Port, Okpo Port, Jangseungpo Port, Hadong Port) can properly load and unload major and urgent cargo. To facilitate swift processing of vessels during the holiday period, berth assignments for the holiday will be collectively implemented on the day before the holiday begins, the 23rd.

A Gyeongnam provincial official stated, “We plan to operate a situation room to ensure that visitors to Gyeongnam can safely visit island areas and that the seven trade ports operate as usual during the holiday.” He added, “We will conduct pre-inspections of multi-use facilities such as Tongyeong Passenger Terminal, ports, and marine facilities to do our best so that residents can have a safe Lunar New Year holiday.”

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