# Incheon fishing industry and infrastructure status > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/incheon-fishing-industry-and-infrastructure-status > Updated: 2026-10-06T01:06:46.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Incheon has seen shifts in its fishing industry following the relaxation of night fishing regulations, the first such change in 44 years. Data from Incheon Metropolitan City indicates that fishing days rose by 6.9% and total fish volume increased by 10.6% between March and June 2026 compared to the previous year. Blue crab production specifically saw a 75.6% surge. Parallel to these production increases, concerns have emerged regarding the state of maritime infrastructure. National fishing port facilities in Incheon show an aging rate of 23.1%, exceeding the national average of 19.8%. Data indicates that 12 of the 52 national fishing port facilities in the region have operated for over 30 years. Infrastructure degradation is particularly notable in external facilities, such as breakwaters, which have an aging rate of 26.7%. Experts have warned that these aging breakwaters pose safety risks during severe weather, such as typhoons, necessitating preemptive inspections and reinforcement. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-06: Incheon fishing port facilities show high aging rates Incheon's national fishing port facilities show an aging rate of 23.1%, exceeding the national average. Experts warn of safety risks, particularly regarding aging breakwaters during severe weather. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/incheon-fishing-port-facilities-show-high-aging-rates ### 2026-09-29: Incheon fishing production rises following night fishing deregulation Incheon's relaxation of night fishing regulations after 44 years has resulted in a 75.6% increase in blue crab production and higher overall fishing volumes. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/incheon-fishing-production-rises-following-night-fishing-deregulation --- Cite as: Incheon fishing industry and infrastructure status. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/incheon-fishing-industry-and-infrastructure-status