Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries: "Loading at Gamcheon Port East Side Piers 1, 2, and 3 Suspended Due to Russian Crew COVID-19 Cases... Operations to Resume After the 26th"

Frozen cargo ship A, of Russian nationality, docked at Gamcheon Port in Busan.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Jusangdon Joo] The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced on the 23rd that it has suspended cargo handling at East Pier 1 to 3 at Busan Gamcheon Port due to a large-scale outbreak of COVID-19 on a Russian vessel docked there.

Gamcheon Port consists of the West Pier, East Pier, and Central Pier, with a total of 67 vessels currently docked. Among the 23 vessels docked at East Pier 1 to 3, 11 are Russian refrigerated cargo ships, and 12 are vessels carrying general cargo.

A Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries official stated, "The dockworkers' union is demanding strong safety measures, and considering the expected rain on the 24th and 25th which makes cargo handling impossible, we plan to resume operations after the 26th once quarantine measures are implemented and safety is ensured."

The ministry will review the COVID-19 test results for 124 dockworkers and crew members conducted on the 24th and 25th to determine the number of personnel available for work. Additionally, to ensure worker safety on the 11 refrigerated cargo ships currently docked, further disinfection and boarding quarantine will be conducted. Furthermore, all future Russian refrigerated cargo ships arriving will undergo boarding quarantine as a priority.

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