Daesun Shipbuilding Builds Large Ferry 'Hanil Gold Stella'

Naming Ceremony at Busan Yeongdo Shipyard on the 18th... Second Delivery Supported by MOF Modernization Fund

The large ferry ship Hanil Gold Stella, built by Daesun Shipbuilding.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kim Yong-woo] On the 18th, a naming ceremony was held for the large ferry "Hanil Gold Stella," which operates between Yeosu and Jeju, at Daesun Shipbuilding's Busan Yeongdo Shipyard.

The event was attended by Hanil Express, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Segyero Ship Finance, Yeosu Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Office, Yeosu Port Authority, and Korean Register, where the name was given to the 160-meter-class coastal passenger ship.

Hanil Gold Stella is scheduled to operate on the Yeosu-Jeju route and is the second large ferry built by Daesun Shipbuilding with support from the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries' Coastal Passenger Ship Modernization Fund for Hanil Express.

Measuring 160 meters in length and 24.8 meters in width, it is the same size as the Silver Cloud currently operating on the Wando-Jeju route, but the passenger capacity has been reduced by about 200. Instead, various cabin designs, a large convenience store, game room, playroom, as well as additional VR room, pet room for enjoying with pets, and a spacious restaurant connected to an outdoor terrace have been added to enhance passenger amenities. The use of high-end interior materials and the display of works by local artists will also provide diverse attractions.

Daesun Shipbuilding, which has achieved operating profits for two consecutive years and is currently undergoing a corporate sale process, has secured its position as a ferry-specialized shipyard by winning orders for 4 out of 6 large ferries commissioned by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries' Coastal Passenger Ship Modernization Fund and delivering 2 of them.

Hanil Express, which will operate the new "Hanil Gold Stella," currently operates four ferries themed Gold, Silver, Blue, and Red. Among them, Gold Stella is the flagship large ferry of Hanil Express, with an interior decorated in gold tones to enhance its luxury.

Gold Stella is scheduled to make its maiden voyage from Yeosu Port to Jeju Port on the 29th, attracting attention from travelers during the summer peak season.

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