Incheon Port Authority Allocates Additional 2 Billion KRW Budget for Safe Incheon Port

Incheon Port Authority Headquarters

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] Incheon Port Authority announced on the 30th that it held the 221st Port Committee meeting and approved an additional safety budget investment of 2 billion KRW to strengthen disaster response capabilities at Incheon Port and enhance the safety of port users.

The budget will be allocated to reinforce safety at citizen-adjacent facilities such as the coastal wharf auxiliary pier and quay, Namhang West Pier, and the international passenger terminal. It will also be used to improve road and traffic systems at the New Port Road and inner port intersections to ensure the safety of cargo truck drivers, as well as to enhance nighttime lighting conditions at port cargo handling sites.

In particular, safety railings to prevent falls will be installed at the coastal wharf auxiliary pier facilities, which are frequently accessed by citizens. Safety ladders and lifebuoys will be installed to prevent drowning accidents, and outdated CCTVs will be replaced.

At the passenger terminal, anti-slip facilities, safety railings, and signs will be installed to ensure pedestrian safety. Access doors will be created to restrict entry to dangerous areas such as Namhang West Pier and the Cheongwonseon railroad crossing.

Additionally, lighting fixtures in the inner port will be replaced to provide a safer working environment for port workers during nighttime. For safe driving of cargo trucks, median barriers and lane markings will be maintained on New Port Road, and vehicle guidance lines will be installed at inner port intersections.

Choi Jeongcheol, Vice President of the Management Division at Incheon Port Authority, stated, "This additional investment is a proactive measure focused on the safety of the public, including port workers and cargo truck drivers working at Incheon Port, alongside the existing safety infrastructure expansion projects."

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