Penang
MYPEN
OVERVIEW:
Comprises three port areas: Butterworth, Penang and Prai.
The Port Authority is Penang Port Commission and Penang Port Sdn Bhd is licenced to
operate, manage, maintain and develop the port as well as provide facilities and services
to all port users. Handles containers (North Butterworth Container Terminal (NBCT))
Butterworth Wharves (BW) for breakbulk and edible oils, Prai Bulk Cargo Terminal (PBCT)
for dry bulk and dangerous goods/chemicals and Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT).
The port also includes a number of privately operated berths for liquid and dry bulk
cargoes.
LOCATION:
On the west coast of Malaysia, within a natural bay protected by Pulau Pinang (Penang
Island), 340 n.m. NW of Singapore.
CHARTS:
BA Charts No. 1366 and 3732.
Publications:
BA Malacca Strait and West Coast of Sumatera Pilot, NP 44.
DOCUMENTS:
See
General - Documents before first Malaysia port.
ISPS COMPLIANCE:
Port is compliant.
PFSO:
T: +60 (4) 373…
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