Shinan-gun Fuel Transport Ship '1004 Ecoho' Launches

Loading Eight 5-Ton Trucks onto a 228-Ton Capacity Car Ferry

[Sinan= Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Jae-kyung] Jeonnam Sinan-gun, which operates the nation's first publicly operated passenger ferry, held a launching ceremony on the 11th after completing all inspections including the construction and test sailing of the fuel transport vessel "1004 Ecoho".

The launching ceremony was held successfully at Songgong Port in Aphae-eup, attended by Park Woo-ryang, Sinan-gun governor, Kim Hyuk-seong, chairman of Sinan-gun council, business officials, and about 300 local residents.

The 1004 Ecoho is a 228-ton roll-on/roll-off vessel selected in 2020 by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety's fuel transport vessel construction support project, with a total project cost of 2.5 billion KRW including 1 billion KRW in national funds and 1.5 billion KRW in county funds. It can carry eight 5-ton trucks and accommodate 15 passengers.

It is a multipurpose cargo ship that can safely and regularly transport LPG, gasoline, and daily necessities to island residents in relatively underdeveloped island areas. Additionally, it is equipped with two cranes on board to timely collect and transport Sargassum horneri and marine waste washed ashore.

The operation of the 1004 Ecoho is planned to be divided into three zones: Aphae-Jido-Jeungdo area, Bigeum-Docho area, and Sinui-Haui-Jangsan area.

Park Woo-ryang, Sinan-gun governor, said, "Providing stable fuel and daily necessities to island residents who have experienced many inconveniences just by living on the islands allows them to enjoy a basic quality of life. We will continue to work with the residents to enhance maritime transportation welfare and improve living conditions so that Sinan becomes a place where no one wants to leave and everyone wants to live."

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