Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority Receives Prime Minister's Commendation for National Disaster Management Excellence

Achieving Zero Fatalities and COVID-19 Infections through Systematic Disaster Safety Management and Life-Saving Response System Implementation

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority (President Cha Min-sik, hereinafter referred to as the Authority) announced on the 2nd that it received the Prime Minister's Commendation for National Disaster Management Merit in 2021 for its contribution to early recovery from natural and social disasters and achieving zero fatalities and zero COVID-19 confirmed cases through the establishment of a systematic disaster safety management system.

The Authority contributed to reducing industrial accident fatalities in public institutions by more than 50% through the certification of the Safety and Health Management System (KOSHA-MS) in 2019, and in 2020, it became the first public institution under the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries to obtain certification as an Excellent Disaster Mitigation Company, achieving continuous operation of Yeosu Gwangyang Port without shutdowns due to COVID-19.

Additionally, by operating government joint temporary living facilities and special quarantine facilities for foreign seafarers, the Authority established a perfect inspection and quarantine system, preventing the inflow of COVID-19 through Yeosu and Gwangyang ports and maintaining zero community transmission.

Furthermore, to prepare a life-saving response system, a rapid communication network with emergency rescue agencies was established, and in collaboration with disaster management responsible agencies, education and inspections were conducted to support vulnerable groups, contributing to the protection of citizens' lives and improvement of living standards.

President Cha stated, “We will not be complacent with our past efforts and achievements. In line with government innovation, we will set more challenging goals such as developing innovative disaster safety technologies based on the 4th industrial revolution, obtaining ISO (International Organization for Standardization) certification, and supporting subsidiary companies in acquiring safety and health management system certifications, aiming to become a safe Yeosu Gwangyang Port trusted not only domestically but also internationally,” expressing his award acceptance remarks.

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