History
- 1923.06.01 : Opening of Yeosu Port
- 1967.03.30 : Designated as a Class 1 Port
- 1991.10.14 : Designated as a Trade Port
Facilities and Capacity
- Quay wall : 692m (Cruise terminal 400m, international passenger terminal 292m)
- Lighter's wharf & other wharfs : 2,511m
- Pier : 16
- Breakwater : 2,573m
- Berthing capacity : 2 (including passenger vessel)
Scale
- Port area : 4.99 million ㎡ (water area 4.706million ㎡, land area 0.284million ㎡)
- Tidal range : 3.616m
- Designed wave height : east breakwater (5.67m), west breakwater (5.29m), north breakwater (2.2m)
Port Status
- Berthing capacity : Cruise terminal (GT150,000), international passenger terminal (GT15,000)
- To be developed as an eco-friendly port with balanced port and urban functions
General direction of the port development
- To develop a maritime tourism hub port on south coast by expanding and improving waterfront area and cruise facilities.
- To provide stable port services by securing exclusive port facilities for port service vessels and public vessels.
- To develop a maritime tourism hub port connecting Dadohae(archipelago), Hallyeosudo(national park) and Jeju island.
Port management and operation plan
Reestablishment of port functions
- After the completion of cargo handling functions transfer to Gwangyang port, Yeosu port and Yeosu EXPO site will be redeveloped and utilized as waterfront and maritime tourism attractions.
- After expansion of Yeosu New North Port, dispersed public vessels and service vessels will be consolidated to the port to provide efficient port services.
- Current functions of Yeosu Old Port and Passenger Terminal will be maintained and a waterfront connected to Yeosu New Port will be developed to create a waterfront belt.
- International Cruise Terminal and Passenger Terminal inside North Breakwater will be expanded and a floating platform will be installed to improve the utilizations of the terminals.
Port operation and management
- Attracting domestic and international tourists through the operation of Passenger Terminal and exclusive International Cruise Terminal. Fostering Yeosu EXPO site as a hub of maritime tourism.
- New North Port will be operated only for public vessels and port service vessels. Small lighters wharf inside the area will be operated to handle cargo from nearby.
- Operation of Coastal Passenger Terminal in Yoesu Old Port to support coastal passengers ships service and local fisheries.
RImprovement of port environment
- Terminal environment beautification for the convenience of maritime passengers.
- Developing waterfront area and enhancing utilization of small vessels by improving waterside in Yeosu Old Port.
