Jeonnam Province Takes Action to Minimize Transportation Inconvenience for Holiday Passenger Ship Travelers

Six Additional Ships Deployed to Meet Rising Demand
452 Extra Sailings Planned... Special Transportation Support Team in Operation

Scenic view of Mokpo Coastal Passenger Ship Tunnel. Provided by Mokpo Regional Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Office.

To ensure a safe and comfortable visit to the islands for travelers returning home during the Chuseok holiday, a special coastal passenger ship transportation plan will be implemented for 11 days from October 2 to October 12.

In anticipation of increased demand for coastal passenger ship services during the Chuseok holiday, the number of sailings on 51 routes in the Jeonnam region will be increased by 202 trips compared to regular operations, with 78 passenger ships in service. Additionally, six more passenger ships will be deployed, operating 250 additional trips, resulting in a total of 452 extra trips and 5,510 total sailings during the period.

With the holiday period extended compared to the previous year, the coastal passenger ship transportation plan expects approximately 269,000 passengers and 81,000 vehicles, representing an estimated increase of about 38% in passengers and 52% in vehicles compared to last year’s six-day holiday. During the special transportation period, an average of 27 additional trips per day will be operated to ensure safe and convenient travel for returning visitors.

In particular, Jeonnam Province, to prevent safety accidents among passenger ship users, conducted a special joint inspection until September 18 over nine days. This inspection covered the safety equipment for navigation and machinery, passenger facilities, and staff training for 78 coastal passenger ships operating on 51 routes in Jeonnam, in cooperation with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, local cities and counties, regional maritime offices, the Korea Coast Guard, and the Korea Maritime Transportation Safety Authority.

As the largest crowds are expected on October 6, the day of Chuseok, authorities will conduct focused inspections of ship berthing facilities and passenger terminal amenities, as well as intensively manage infection control risks in terminals and waiting areas.

To this end, Jeonnam Province will organize a special transportation support team of 85 people in 17 groups during the Chuseok holiday period. By strengthening cooperation with relevant agencies, they will thoroughly monitor the transportation situation and actively address any complaints or inconveniences, aiming to enhance passenger safety and transportation convenience.

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