The Cabinet of Ministers has rescinded the suspension of the head of the Maritime Administration

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine closed the disciplinary proceedings against Serhiy Gursky, head of the State Service for Maritime and Inland Water Transport and Navigation. The government also revoked his suspension from office, which had been in effect since September 2026.

The decisions were formalized in two orders. In Document No. 1189-r, the Cabinet of Ministers terminated the disciplinary proceedings against Gursky, and in Order No. 1190-r, it revoked the previous decision to suspend him from his duties as head of the service.

On September 8, the government initiated disciplinary proceedings against Serhiy Gursky and suspended him from his post. Serhiy Maksimov was then appointed to perform the duties of head of the Shipping Administration.

The proceedings were initiated based on statements by People’s Deputy Anna Skorokhod. She accused the head of the service of possible corruption. In particular, she claimed that bribes ranging from 30,000 to 50,000 dollars were allegedly demanded in exchange for a spot in the queue for ships entering the Danube.

The MP also alleged irregularities in the processing of seafarers’ documents.

In addition, Skorokhod alleged that budget funds may have been used for Gursky’s personal trips.

Serhiy Gursky himself rejected the accusations. He stated that the lawmaker’s claims were untrue and were damaging to his professional reputation and personal life.

Gursky also reported that he had voluntarily requested to be suspended pending the investigation and asked the relevant authorities to verify the information regarding his activities.

After the disciplinary proceedings were closed, the government revoked the decision to suspend him.

Ірина Глухова