[Fisheries and Marine Products Safety Authority Newspaper=Reporter Kim Dong-ho] The Korea Maritime and Port Authority (KOMSA, President Kim Jun-seok) held a ceremony for the 2026 commencement at its Sejong headquarters on the 2nd and announced this year's five key strategic areas. The Authority's five key strategic areas for the new year include △developing ship safety standards and ship designs suitable for the changed operational environment △expanding the national hub infrastructure for the safety and health system of seafarers △enhancing the quality of maritime safety services through the transition to artificial intelligence (AI) △expanding the digital transition of ship inspections △strengthening the safety and convenience services for national passenger ships. First, the Authority will newly revise ship safety standards suitable for the changing operational environment and develop environmentally friendly yet efficient ship designs.