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Port of Penang (Malaysia) - Penang Port Commission (ID: 11161)
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Welcome to the Penang Port Commission website. We hope our website will be your window to our port facilities and services cum useful information. Since 1 January 1994, PPC has licensed its port operations and ferry service to Penang Port Sdn. Bhd.. In addition to that with effect from 1 January 1999, Penang Port Commission's jurisdiction was also extended to Teluk Ewa Terminal, Langkawi. Penang Port Commission's as a port authority and regulator continues to foster close rapport with both its licensed operators, Penang Port Sdn. Bhd. and Kedah Cement Jetty Sdn. Bhd.. As the new millennium brings new challenges, Penang Port Commission continues to undertake measures to upgrade and enhance the port facilities to meet the increasing opportunities for commercial enterprises. We will harmonise our efforts to provide synergy and cohesiveness in our policy for the benefit of the international, regional and domestic shipping communities and maritime businesses. Back by over 40 years of experience in managing one of the most established ports in the Asean region you can be assured that we at Penang Port provide the best in service and cost in the region. For more information, we invite you to explore our website. We welcome any queries you might have and look forward to getting your feedback. We trust you will enjoy surfing our site. On 1 January 1956, the Penang Port Commission (PPC) was established under the Penang Port Commission Act, 1955, with the responsibility to operate and maintain the port and ferry facilities. Following a corporatisation exercise on 1 January 1994, the PPC has since licensed its port and ferry operations to Penang Port Sdn. Bhd. (PPSB). PPC continues to play various important roles: As a Port Authority As a Regulatory Authority As a Lessor, Licensor and Landlord As a Port Resource Center for the northern area, and As the Administrator of the Free Commercial Zone (FCZ) The efforts of PPC have resulted in the Port of Penang's elevation from a regional centre of commerce to a centre of international trade. As a Port Authority under the Penang Port Commission Act, 1955, PPC undertakes the following tasks:- execute its statutory functions. oversee the activities within the port area. license harbour pilots. control over marine activities through the Pilotage Committee in respect of the conduct of pilots, safety of harbour and marine accidents. coordinate activities of the port through the issuance of foreshore occupation licence and port conveyance permits etc. promote the development of the port. coordinate feedback system from port users. facilitate port promotion. As a Regulatory Authority under the Ports (Privatisation) Act 1990, PPC:- acts as a landlord who ensures that proper utilization of land is being done as planned. acts as a lessor who among other things, ensures that alterations are not done to the structures and port without approval from PPC and the property leased is to be used solely for the purpose as described in the agreement. acts as a licensor who issues operating licence to the operating company subject to specified conditions. establishes and monitors the performance standard of the port operator (PPSB) by virtue of the Privatisation Agreement and Clause 3 of the Licence granted to PPSB. establishes feedback system from port users with regards to the performance of the port operator. In November 1995, Parliament passed amendments to the Penang Port Commission Act, 1955. Through these amendments, the powers and jurisdiction of PPC as a Port Authority and Regulatory Authority may be extended to other ports. Effective 1 January 1999, PPC was appointed by the Government to be the Regulatory Authority. As a Regulatory Authority, PPC's role are as follows : exercise regulatory functions over the - conduct of the port facilities - running of port facilities and services - setting performance standards, standards of facilities and services - enforcement collection of port dues. conservancy role (dredging of approach channel). administration and licensing. As a Port Resource Centre for the northern area, PPC: collects all statistical data and information on port and ferry activities. supplies statistical data and information to government agencies and corporate bodies. entertains enquiries with regards to matters concerning the port. acts as a liason between private sector and government agencies with respect to port and ferry services. acts as an advisory body on matters relating to activities of the port. undertakes studies and research on activities of the port and ferry services. As the Administrator of the Free Commercial Zone (FCZ) at Butterworth Deep Water Wharves, PPC :- ensures that the perimeter of the FCZ is fenced-up with parallel fencing or wall complete with a passage for entry and exit. ensures that the fenced area and passageway entering and leaving the FCZ is lighted from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 a.m. the following day. requires the operator to provide Custom's office and check-point at the entrance. ensures that the operator complies with the Free Zone Act 1990 and Free Zone Regulations 1991. submits Annual Report pertaining to FCZ activities and policies to the Finance Minister. ensures that the operator controls the movement of users and goods in and out of FCZ. ensures that the operator manages the operations with due consideration to the duties and interest of Customs and taxable goods kept in the FCZ. ensures that all instructions issued by the Director-General of Customs are being complied with by the operator. As the Port Authority under the Penang Port Commission Act, 1955 and Regulator under the Ports (Privatisation) Act 1990, Penang Port Commission subscribes to the vision and mission of becoming a successful Regulator for the establishment of an effective networking in the transport chain in its mission to make Penang Port the leading port in the northern region of Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand - Growth Triangle (IMT-GT). fter more than 40 years in the business, we've learnt that there's more to a port than just ships docking and disembarking. Many businesses depend on our ability to provide the widest possible range of facilities in the narrowest possible time-frame. Click on the links below to learn more about the services that make the Penang Port Commission a dynamic and efficient Port Authority operator and Regulatory Body. The Penang Port Commission (PPC) oversees the operations of the entire Port of Penang which comprises seven main areas: North Butterworth Container Terminal (I and II) Butterworth Deep Water Wharves Prai Wharf Prai Bulk Cargo Terminal Ferry Terminal Bagan Dalam Dockyard Swettenham Pier A wide array of activities from harbour pilot licensing to container handling is closely monitored by PPC to ensure that efficiency is maintained. In its quest for efficiency,PPC has licensed the port and ferry services to Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) since 1 January 1994. This has allowed PPC to focus on more strategic matters including the long term expansion and development of the Port of Penang. The Port of Penang has always grown along with the world of commerce. This section documents our continuous efforts towards the development of the port as it rushes forward to greet the new millennium. he Port of Penang has long been regarded as one of the foremost centres of commerce in the South East Asian region. Its strategic location on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia along the Straits of Malacca made it an ideal gathering place for the sea merchants and traders of old. The Port of Penang has come of age since those early days. With some of the most comprehensive harbour facilities matched with the experienced management of the Penang Port Commission, the Port of Penang is now one of the foremost centres for sea-based commerce in South East Asia. We invite you to learn more about the Penang Port Commission and the development that have taken place at the Port of Penang since those early days as ships sailed across the economic horizon to land at its wharves. THE PRAI BULK CARGO TERMINAL Since 1 January 1994, PPC has licensed its port operations and ferry service to Penang Port Sdn. Bhd. Port of Penang (Malaysia) - Penang Port Commission