Nationwide First in Port Construction! … BPA Introduces and Operates Its Own Precision Inspection Equipment for Port Facilities

Busan Port Authority has introduced advanced equipment such as total stations, rebar detectors, and rebound hardness testers.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Du-yeol] Busan Port Authority (BPA) will introduce advanced equipment capable of precisely inspecting and diagnosing port facilities and will begin full-scale operation starting this September.

The introduced equipment includes on-site measurement and non-destructive testing devices specified under the "Special Act on Safety and Maintenance of Facilities," totaling 15 items such as total stations, rebar detectors, and rebound hardness testers.

After acquiring the equipment in July, BPA plans to conduct usage training and field practice for qualified internal staff and, following a pilot application phase, will fully deploy the equipment for facility safety inspections starting in September.

Previously, during regular facility inspections, BPA conducted only visual checks according to relevant regulations and requested detailed inspections from specialized diagnostic companies if abnormalities were found. However, going forward, BPA will be able to quickly verify safety using its own specialized personnel and equipment.

The condition of facilities can also be precisely assessed, which is expected to improve efficiency and expertise, including budget savings, during repairs and reinforcements to ensure safety.

Min Byung-geun, Head of BPA Construction Headquarters, stated, “With the accelerated aging of Busan Port facilities, significant costs and efforts are being invested to ensure safety. By being the first among the four major port authorities to introduce advanced inspection equipment, we will further strengthen our status as a specialized institution for port construction and maintenance.”

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