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
Port Status
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.
