BPA-published Busan Port Cruise COVID-19 Response Quarantine Manual.

BPA-published Busan Port Cruise COVID-19 Response Quarantine Manual.

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Trainee Reporter Hwang Du-yeol] Busan Port Authority has published a quarantine manual in preparation for the resumption of cruise ship arrivals at Busan Port.


On the 19th, Busan Port Authority announced the publication of the "Busan Port Cruise COVID-19 Response Quarantine Manual."


The manual is the first domestic cruise quarantine and safety standards manual, created with input from cruise industry experts, and is available in Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese.


The main contents include cruise tourism trends and prospects for resuming operations, current quarantine and safety standards, COVID-19 infection prevention measures, and response plans by situation and target. The manual also includes behavioral guidelines for terminal managers, staff, and cruise passengers, as well as facility operation and hygiene management standards.


Upon approval of cruise ship arrivals, the quarantine authorities' guidelines and the manual will be applied on-site, with continuous improvements and additions being made.


The manual has been distributed to shipping companies, port authorities, CIQ agencies, Busan City, and the Tourism Organization, and is also available in the resource section of the Busan Port Authority website.



Kang Jun-seok, President of Busan Port Authority, stated, "We will do our best to ensure that cruise ships and tourists visiting Busan Port can embark, disembark, and sail in a safe environment."


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