First Voyage of 'Sunrise Jeju' from Goheung Nokdong to Jeju Seongsan

July 16 Inauguration Ceremony, Expected Boost to Local Economy During Summer Peak Season

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Goheung-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 13th that the passenger ship "Sunrise Jeju," connecting Nokdong Port in Goheung and Seongsan-eup in Seogwipo City, Jeju, will be launched on the 16th.

The Sunrise Jeju will operate on the new route between Goheung Nokdong Port and Jeju Seongsanpo Port. It is a vessel ordered following the "Silver Cloud" and "Gold Stella," which were delivered to Hanil Express in 2018 under the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries' "Coastal Passenger Ship Modernization Fund."

The Sunrise Jeju is a 15,000-ton class ferry capable of carrying approximately 630 passengers and simultaneously loading 170 vehicles, including passenger cars, trucks, and live fish trucks. It is a coastal passenger ship designed with the characteristics of ferry operation in mind, featuring a driver’s lounge, reclining seats for sleeping, and various cabin arrangements with meticulous and luxurious interior design.

The operating company, H Shipping Co., Ltd., will hold the launching ceremony at 3 p.m. on the 16th at Goheung Nokdong New Port, with County Governor Song Gwigeun and officials from the Yeosu Regional Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Office expected to attend.

With the opening of this new route, prioritizing safe navigation, it aims to revitalize the local economy and enhance residents' convenience. Additionally, by offering travelers a special experience of greeting the sunrise at Seongsanpo aboard the Sunrise Jeju, it is raising great expectations among summer peak season travelers.

H Shipping Co., Ltd. currently operates a high-speed ferry between Incheon and Baengnyeongdo and is an affiliate of Daea Express Ferry Co., Ltd., which operates routes between Hupo and Ulleungdo and between Busan and Tsushima.

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