A Study on the Policy for Introduction of WIG Craft into Coastal Passenger Service

Kim, Jae-Bong; Yi, Hong-Won; Oh, Yong-Sik

Journal of Navigation and Port Research 2012;36(10):911-916.
Published online December 31, 2012.

위그선의 연안여객운송시장 도입을 위한 정책 연구

김재봉, 이홍원, 오용식

A Study on the Policy for Introduction of WIG Craft into Coastal Passenger Service

Jae-Bong Kim, Hong-Won Yi, Yong-Sik Oh

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to review and suggest coastal shipping policies for introduction of WIG craft into domenstic passenger shipping market. Two Korean companies are leading in the development of WIG craft as an innovative sea transportationvehicle, and it is awaiting for commercialization. WIG craft is expected to be commercialized from coastal passenger market and we used AHP method to investigate the major factors and its’ priority for smooth market entry. The results shows that priorities are on the WIG craft legislation, dock installation and operation, port state control, and pilot hiring and training, craft maintenance, and ship's certification in order.

Key Words: cabotage;coastal passenger service;wig craft;wing in ground effect ship;shipping policy