Busan Port Authority (BPA) News

Demonstrating a significant advance in South Korea’s strategy for maritime decarbonisation, Busan Port Authority (BPA) has officially launched the first state-owned all-electric ferry, with the end-to-end electric power and propulsion system supplied by ABB.Built by Busan’s Kangnam Corporation, the new passenger ferry is the first realisation by South Korean authorities of their plan to replace 140 state-owned assets with ships running on cleaner energy sources by 20301, in line with...

In a significant step towards establishing eco-friendly maritime practices, South Korea successfully conducted its first Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPs) of ship-to-ship methanol bunkering at Busan New Port on 4th October. This groundbreaking achievement marks a crucial advancement in the nation's commitment to developing a sustainable ship fuel supply chain. Key highlights First-ever SIMOPs methanol bunkering in South Korea. 11-hour operation supplying approximately 3,000 tons of methanol...