The Nation's First Hybrid Ship Slices Through the Waters Off Chungnam Coast

The country's first hybrid ship sails across the waters off Chungnam.

Exterior view of Korea's first hybrid ship, 'Neulpureun Chungnam'. Provided by Chungnam Province

On the 7th, Chungnam Province announced that it held the launching ceremony of the 'Neulpureun Chungnam' at the public ship dock in Boryeong Daecheon Port.

This ship is significant as it is the first hybrid ship built domestically since the enactment of the Act on the Development and Promotion of Environmentally Friendly Ships in 2018.

Chungnam has constructed the ship to directly transport marine waste collected from six coastal cities and counties and 18 island areas along the West Sea, which were previously outsourced individually by each city and county within the province, to the land.

In addition to transporting marine waste, the Neulpureun Chungnam will also perform roles such as marine environment preservation, support for marine pollution accident prevention and control operations, and prevention and rescue of maritime accidents.

The ship has a maximum capacity of 25 passengers and a maximum cruising range of 1,200 km.

Notably, like a hybrid car, the Neulpureun Chungnam uses a diesel engine for high-speed travel and an electric propulsion system for low-speed or short-distance travel, allowing it to operate at an average speed of 6 knots for up to 40 minutes.

Kim Taeheum, Governor of Chungnam Province, said, “Chungnam will strive to maintain a clean marine environment with the nation’s first eco-friendly hybrid ship.”

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