Busan Port Celebrates 150 Years with Ship Open House Event

Busan Port, South Korea's first modern trade port, is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a special event. From June 19-20, the Busan Port Authority will host a free 'Busan Port Ship Open House and Experience Event' at the Busan Port International Passenger Terminal.

The event will feature five different vessels, offering visitors a unique glimpse into maritime operations. Attendees can explore the 'Nara-ho,' a research and training vessel from Pukyong National University, and tour its laboratories and observation equipment. The Busan Maritime Police's patrol boat '3001' will be open for viewing, with opportunities for short rides on its high-speed rigid inflatable boat, showcasing its role in maritime disaster rescue and national defense.

Other participating ships include the National Oceanographic Research Institute's 'Onbada-ho,' displaying advanced marine research equipment, and the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology's 'Hanbando-ho,' a training ship offering a chance to experience a navigation simulator. Notably, the Busan Port Authority's eco-friendly pilot boat 'e-Green-ho,' a 100% electric-propelled vessel and the first of its kind in Korea to receive eco-friendly certification, will provide tours of its electric propulsion system and information about Busan Port.

Participation is free and requires no advance reservation; visitors can register on-site. Identification is mandatory, and children under 14 must be accompanied by a guardian due to safety regulations. Busan Port, which opened in 1876, played a crucial role in Korea's trade and development, becoming a global container hub after the Korean War. Although its container operations have since moved to the New Port, this event offers a chance to connect with the port's rich history and future.

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We will hold a 'Busan Port Ship Open House and Experience Event' to mark the 150th anniversary of the opening of Busan Port, Korea's first modern trade port.