Roadmap for the Decarbonization of Domestic Passenger Ferries in the Republic of Korea

Tuan Dong (), Anas Alamoush, Alessandro Schönborn, Peyman Ghaforian Masodzadeh, Chybyung Park, Han-Seon Park, Seyedvahid Vakili, Levent Bilgili, Fabio Ballini and Aykut I. Ölcer
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Tuan Dong: Maritime Energy Management, World Maritime University, 201 24 Malmö, Sweden
Anas Alamoush: Maritime Energy Management, World Maritime University, 201 24 Malmö, Sweden
Alessandro Schönborn: Maritime Energy Management, World Maritime University, 201 24 Malmö, Sweden
Peyman Ghaforian Masodzadeh: Maritime Energy Management, World Maritime University, 201 24 Malmö, Sweden
Chybyung Park: Korea Maritime Institute, Busan 49111, Republic of Korea
Han-Seon Park: Korea Maritime Institute, Busan 49111, Republic of Korea
Seyedvahid Vakili: Civil, Maritime, and Environmental Engineering Department, and the Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute (SMMI), University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ, UK
Levent Bilgili: Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Maritime Faculty, Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University, 10200 Balıkesir, Türkiye
Fabio Ballini: Maritime Energy Management, World Maritime University, 201 24 Malmö, Sweden
Aykut I. Ölcer: Maritime Energy Management, World Maritime University, 201 24 Malmö, Sweden

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 4, 1-22

Abstract: This study examines the steps to lower air emissions in South Korea’s domestic shipping sector. It highlights the significant contributions of the sector to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, emphasizing its impact on environmental sustainability and climate change mitigation. By looking at the current shipping energy use and emissions, the research identifies ways to reduce the environmental impact of domestic shipping. Data was collected from domestic ferry routes and the fuel use was reviewed with respect to existing global technologies for reducing emissions. The results show that operational changes and current energy-efficient technologies can quickly cut emissions. Furthermore, a long-term plan is suggested, involving the development of new ship designs and the use of net-zero fuels like biofuels, methanol, hydrogen and ammonia. These efforts aim to meet climate goals, targeting a 40% reduction in greenhouse emissions by 2030 and a 70% reduction by 2050, making South Korea’s shipping industry more sustainable and resilient.

Keywords: emission reduction; energy efficiency; maritime industry; domestic shipping; alternative fuels; decarbonization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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