Support to secure the competitiveness of maritime freight transport
We will create a good coastal shipping management environment that is good for business, such as supporting coastal ship modernization, creating a mutually beneficial environment for shipowners and shippers, continuing to support the reduction of shipping tax system for ships and fuel oils, conducting business development and research services for members.
Reductions of management burden for members | Annual savings for 2019 |
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Fuel tax subsidy, local tax, port facility use fee reduction, extension of temporary operation exception to non-registered business area | KRW 121.52 billion |
Support for secondary conservation projects and convertible transport in the coastal shipping sector | KRW 13.8 billion |
Advancement of marine passenger transport and vitalization of marine tourism
By establishing institutional mechanisms for the public transport of coastal passenger ships, we are seeking to identify and support the coastal passenger ship industry through the creation of new demand for maritime tourism, while streamlining the coastal passenger transport business system to strengthen the competitiveness of the industry.
Reductions of management burden for members | Annual savings for 2019 |
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Two years extension of the supply period for duty-free oil for coastal passenger ships | KRW 64.2 billion |
Vitalization of Coastal Passenger Modernization Fund | KRW 45 billion |
Support for the passenger and vehicle fares of islanders | KRW 12.0 billion |
New introduction of semipublic system for coastal passenger ships | KRW 2 billion |
Securing the national subsidies budget for sailing operation management | KRW 600 million |
Establish a stable foundation for crew labor supply
To solve the manpower shortage of coastal ships, KSA is securing a stable foundation for crew labor supply by supporting training, stable employment, and long-term boarding of crews.
Business savings for members | Annual savings for 2019 |
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Employment of foreign crew | KRW 16.5 billion |