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Contents

Pre Arrival:  Overview | Location | Charts | Documents   ...
Arrival:  Approaches | Pilotage | Anchorages
Communications:  VHF
Berthing Ops:  Tugs | Berths
Cargo:  Bulk | Containers | Cruise | Tankers | Gas | Handling   ...
Facilities:  Medical | Water | Fuel | Services | Drydock   ...
Security:  Police etc | Emergency | Security | Regs
Local Info:  Holidays | Congestion
Report:  Report

Summary

Max. Size:  Passengers:  Depth 11.0 m. (tidal).
Fuel:  Available.
Airport:  Penang Int'l, 26 km.
Medical:  Facilities available.

MYPEN

Also known as Pinang
Including
  • Butterworth - MYWOT - 05° 24.00′ N, 100° 22.00′ E
  • Prai - MYPRA - 05° 22.00′ N, 100° 22.00′ E
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:  Digital: MY3C0554, MY3C0554, MY4C5536, MY5C5529, MY6B5526 and MY6B5526.
Paper: BA 1366…