During the Chuseok holiday, major ports across the country will continue to facilitate ship arrivals and departures as well as the handling of export and import cargo. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced on September 20 that it will implement special measures for port operations from September 24 to 27.
To support smooth ship operations during the holiday, the ministry will maintain the normal operation of the Port Logistics Information System (PORT-MIS). In preparation for emergencies such as system failures, management personnel will be on duty 24 hours a day, and essential port services, including pilotage, ship fuel, and supplies, will be provided without disruption.
Cargo handling will proceed normally, except on Chuseok day. On that day, emergency support will be available for the handling of essential resources critical to the national economy and industrial activities, should any requests arise.
Additionally, the ministry will conduct preemptive inspections to prevent port safety accidents. From September 14 to 23, a 'Special Safety Inspection Period' has been designated to assess safety management at each port. To prevent accidents due to decreased worker concentration during the holiday, the ministry will check whether safety meetings, known as Toolbox Meetings (TBM), are held before work begins and whether work procedures are followed.
Port security and safety operations will also continue as normal during the holiday. A cooperative system will be maintained among relevant agencies to prepare for security incidents, including unauthorized entry and terrorism.
Special situation rooms will be established at each port. The 11 regional maritime and fisheries offices, along with the port authorities of Busan, Incheon, Ulsan, and Yeosu-Gwangyang, will post contact information for port-related businesses on their websites to respond to emergencies or inconveniences.
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries plans to maintain a cooperative system with relevant agencies and the port industry to ensure that port operations proceed smoothly during the holiday. Kim Hye-jung, Director of the Shipping and Logistics Bureau at the ministry, expressed gratitude to all port workers for their efforts in ensuring safety and smooth operations during the Chuseok holiday, stating, 'We will do our utmost to ensure that the public and businesses can use the ports safely and conveniently during the holiday.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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