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Korea's trusted partner in ship agency, P&I correspondent services, and marine insurance - since 1947.
Organization
Korean Shipping
Founded in 1947, Eastern Shipping Co., Ltd. is Korea's first and longest-established ship agency and P&I correspondent company. We provide end-to-end maritime services at 14 Korean ports through our headquarters in Seoul and branches in Busan and Yeosu.
Authorised correspondent for three IG Clubs - Japan P&I Club, Skuld, and UK P&I Club - Eastern Shipping operates a 24-hour emergency response network across all Korean ports, handling P&I claims, ship arrests, and cargo disputes with expertise built over five decades.
Comprehensive
Maritime Services
Four integrated service lines delivering expert maritime support across Korea's major ports.
We provide competent services to a wide range of vessels - including bulk carriers, tankers, and cruise vessels - for all types of port calls such as cargo operations, bunkering, delivery, and transit calls.
Our priority is to protect our principals' interests as well as cost-effective control.
- Punctual and timely information
- Accurate explanation of current situation in detail
- Full and every possible effort for quick turnaround
- Suggestion of alternatives or practical solutions
- Protection of the best interests of all parties involved
- Quick and timely input of web D/A and dispatch of final D/A to meet principal's requirements
Authorised correspondent for three IG Clubs - providing 24/7 emergency response and claims handling across all Korean ports.
- Japan P&I Club - authorised correspondent since the 1970s
- Skuld (Oslo)
- UK P&I Club (London)
- 24/7 emergency hotline - immediate on-site deployment
- Rapid on-site investigation and evidence preservation
- Witness interviews and statement collection
- Immediate notification to and liaison with P&I Clubs
- Cargo damage claims - surveys, investigations, settlement support
- Personal injury and fatality claims
- Collision, grounding, and pollution incidents
- Vessel arrest, bail, and security arrangements
- Security and quantum negotiations
- Third-party settlement facilitation
- Legal strategy and case law analysis
- Final settlement, disbursement, and outcome reporting
Specialist broker for P&I, Hull & Machinery, and Cargo insurance - from placement through claims management.
- IG P&I Club placement and renewal
- Premium negotiation and coverage review
- Claims management and recovery support
- Lloyd's and company market H&M placements
- Loss of hire and freight interest cover
- ICC (A), (B), (C) clause coverage
- Bulk commodities, project cargo, and general cargo
- Survey and claims handling in Korea
- Operational safety and risk management advisory
- Crew and staff safety training programmes
- Distribution of circulars and market intelligence
Qualified collection of crew drug and alcohol samples at all Korean ports, on behalf of international testing laboratories.
- On behalf of international D&A testing laboratories, we attend vessels at all Korean ports to collect urine specimens from crew members
- Qualified collectors with full chain-of-custody (CoC) procedures
- Rapid on-board attendance - samples dispatched directly to laboratory
- Confidential handling in compliance with international testing standards
- SAMHSA / DOT 49 CFR Part 40 compliant procedures
- MLC 2006 and flag state requirements observed
- Tamper-evident specimen containers with chain-of-custody documentation
- Certified collector training and ongoing competency assurance
- Existing port agent network covers all 14 Korean ports - no third-party coordination required
- Ship agency and D&A services can be arranged simultaneously
- 24/7 availability matching vessel arrival schedules
All Korean Ports Served
With offices in Seoul, Busan and Yeosu, plus established sub-agents at every major port, we provide seamless nationwide coverage - 24/7 including public holidays.
Global Agency Network
Eastern Shipping serves as Korea's member of MSAN - Multiport Ship Agencies Network - providing consistent port agency services across 100+ global ports.
MSAN is an international network of independent ship agencies, providing seamless and professionally consistent port agency services at major ports worldwide. Eastern Shipping has been the exclusive Korea member, representing MSAN standards at all 14 Korean ports.
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Company news, port operations updates, and maritime insurance reports - 3 dedicated channels for clients and partners.
| No | Title | Date | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | NewsSeoul Head Office - New Address | 2026.01.15 | - |
| 2 | NewsHoliday Schedule - Korean National Holidays 2026 | 2025.12.28 | - |
| 1 | NewsEastern Shipping Company Brochure 2025 | 2025.07.01 | 📎 |
| No | Title | Date | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | OPSKorean Port Information Guide 2025/2026 | 2025.09.15 | 📎 |
| 1 | OPSBest Practices for Cargo Claims in Korean Ports | 2025.08.22 | - |
| No | Title | Date | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | INSJapan P&I Club - 2025/2026 Policy Year Renewal | 2025.12.20 | 📎 |
| 4 | MIWEastern Shipping Newsletter - Winter 2025 | 2025.12.01 | 📎 |
| 3 | INSSKULD - Updated Guidelines for Korean Port Operations | 2025.10.30 | 📎 |
| 2 | MIWEastern Shipping Newsletter - Autumn 2025 | 2025.09.01 | 📎 |
| 1 | INSUnderstanding P&I Club Structure and the IG | 2025.11.08 | - |
Contact
We are always ready to serve you with integrity and speed. Contact any of our offices for prompt assistance.