In 2017, the remaining Kobee vessels between Busan and Fukuoka were suspended and extended in an on-and-off manner, until the suspension naturally continued due to COVID-19. As of 2023, the Busan - Fukuoka route was still not resumed.[citation needed]
See also
Beetle - A ferry line between Fukuoka and Busan operated by a division of JR Kyushu
New Camellia - A Japanese ferry line operating between Fukuoka and Busan, offering both day and overnight services (6 - 12 hours)