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title: "Cabinet of Ministers closes disciplinary proceedings against Shipping Administration head Gurskyi"
description: "On November 11, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine closed the disciplinary proceedings against the head of the Shipping Administration, Serhii Gurskyi, and canceled the order to suspend him from duty."
date: 2026-11-13T16:22:53.341Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/cabinet-closes-disciplinary-proceedings-gurskyi
tags: [ukraine, maritime-administration, gursky, cabinet-of-ministers, shipping, discipline-proceeding]
author: "Alexander Buran"
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Cabinet of Ministers closes disciplinary proceedings against Shipping Administration head Gurskyi

![Serhii Gurskyi at a meeting at a conference table in a business suit](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/13/kabmin-zakryl-disciplinarnoe-proizvodstvo-protiv-gurskogo/kabmin-zakryl-disciplinarnoe-proizvodstvo-protiv-gurskogo-1.webp)

## Key Points

- On November 11, 2026, the Cabinet, by Decree No. 1190-r, lifted Gurskyi's suspension and, by Decree No. 1189-r, closed the disciplinary proceedings
- The suspension was in effect from September 9, 2026, during the investigation
- The basis for the proceedings was public statements by MP Anna Skorokhod regarding possible violations
- Gurskyi announced his intention to continue reforms: transparency, services for seafarers, trust in the Ukrainian flag

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has concluded disciplinary proceedings against the head of the State Shipping Administration, Serhii Gurskyi, and lifted the previously imposed restriction of suspension from official duties. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing relevant government decrees adopted on November 11, 2026.

### What exactly did the Cabinet of Ministers decide?

By Decree No. 1190-r dated November 11, the government declared the previous decision of September 9, 2026, by which Serhii Gurskyi was suspended from the duties of the head of the Shipping Administration, as null and void. The suspension was in effect during the disciplinary proceedings. By a separate act — Decree No. 1189-r of the same date — the Cabinet closed these proceedings. Thus, all restrictions related to Gurskyi's suspension were officially lifted, and he is returning to the performance of his duties.

### Gurskyi's own reaction

Commenting on the government's decision, Serhii Gurskyi stated that he had been interested in a complete and impartial investigation from the beginning. "My principled position was not to avoid answering any questions, but on the contrary — to ensure the verification of all circumstances in order to prove my lack of involvement in the accusations spread against me on social networks," he noted. Gurskyi also thanked the participants of the audit for their objectivity and impartiality, and representatives of the maritime industry, public associations, and seafarers for their support throughout the suspension period.

### How the situation developed before this

The basis for the disciplinary proceedings was public statements by MP Anna Skorokhod regarding possible corruption violations in the Shipping Administration, particularly in the area of shipping on the Danube and the processing of seafarer documents. In September 2026, the government suspended Serhii Gurskyi from his duties while an investigation was ongoing. Following the review of materials, the proceedings were closed, and the suspension was lifted.

### Priorities after returning to work

Upon returning to work, Serhii Gurskyi stated his intention to continue changes within the Shipping Administration. Among the identified priorities, he named increasing process transparency, improving services for seafarers, strengthening the institution's capacity, and bolstering trust in the Ukrainian flag. "This period should become not only the result of the investigation but also a starting point for further work," emphasized Gurskyi. The Shipping Administration itself confirmed that they will continue working on the priorities of developing Ukraine's maritime and inland water transport.

### Context for the industry

The Cabinet's decision comes against the backdrop of an ongoing discussion in the maritime industry about trust in port infrastructure and the sustainability of export logistics. Previously, industry participants pointed out positive changes in the work of the Shipping Administration and also discussed challenges such as the blockade of Great Odesa ports and their transformation into a factor of shipping development. Closing the disciplinary proceedings and Gurskyi's return to duties are viewed as a signal of stabilizing the management situation within the agency.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [Гурский снова возглавит Администрацию судоходства: Кабмин закрыл дисциплинарное производство](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/gurskiy-znovu-ocholit-administratsiyu-sudnoplavstva-1794578690.html) - Primary source: Cabinet Decrees No. 1190-r and No. 1189-r dated 11.11.2026, cancellation of suspension from 09.09.2026, Gurskyi's statements, basis for proceedings — statements by MP Skorokhod.

## FAQ

### What did the Cabinet of Ministers decide on November 11, 2026?

The Cabinet closed the disciplinary proceedings against Shipping Administration head Serhii Gurskyi (Decree No. 1189-r) and declared the September 9, 2026 decision on his suspension null and void (Decree No. 1190-r).

### What prompted Gurskyi's suspension?

The basis for the disciplinary proceedings was public statements by MP Anna Skorokhod regarding possible corruption violations in the Shipping Administration, particularly regarding shipping on the Danube and seafarer document processing.

### What priorities does Gurskyi name after returning to work?

Increasing process transparency, improving services for seafarers, strengthening the institution's capacity, and bolstering trust in the Ukrainian flag.