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Propelling Penang Port’s Ferries

A total of

1,197,464 passengers utilised the
ferry from January to August 2023,
with a total projected figure of
1,590,000 passengers anticipated
by the end of the year, as of the time of writing.

These figures represent the combined number of
passengers using both the Pangkalan Sultan Abdul Halim
(PSAH), Butterworth and the Pangkalan Raja Tun Uda
(PRTU), George Town for the entire year. Passengers are
counted when they travel in both directions, meaning
when they depart from one terminal and return to it.

Additionally, a total of
176,150 passengers embarked on the
TRUSTED BY ALL
new ferry during its first month of operation.
The launch of the new ferry service and its
constant upgrades of existing ferries are FAST FERRY FACTS
important steps in the continuous effort to
improve connectivity and mobility for the people Max Capacity Average Speed
of Penang. It is a vital public transport initiative 150 pax (Pedestrian) 9 - 11 knots
intended to unlock Penang’s full industrial,
economic and tourism potential. 50 pax (Two-Wheeler)

To put the success of the ferry service into
perspective, this eight-month period from the 70 trips made per day at 30 min intervals
beginning of 2023 has witnessed a consistent
and substantial uptake in ferry travel, highlighting Operating Hours
the enduring appeal and convenience of this
mode of transport. Pangkalan Sultan Abdul Pangkalan Raja Tun Uda
Halim (PSAH) (PRTU)
First Ferry Trip First Ferry Trip
6:30 AM 7:00 AM
Last Ferry Trip Last Ferry Trip
11:00 PM 11:30 PM

Offering his insights at the recent launch of
the new ferry operations, the Chief Minister
of Penang, YAB Chow Kon Yeow, said:
LOOKING TOWARDS THE HORIZON
The launch of the new ferry
operations in Penang is a significant For the near future and the years to come, Penang Port has plans
step forward for the state’s to expand the number of fleets and terminals in anticipation
transportation sector. It is a testament of growing passenger projections. The port will also continue
to our commitment to providing the exploring sustainable, more efficient solutions to reduce the ferry
people of Penang with safe, reliable, service’s carbon footprint in line with the state initiative to have a
and efficient modes of transportation. greener and cleaner Penang.
The new ferries will not only provide The new ferries and all future upgrades are seen as major
a more convenient way for people to investments in the future of Penang, providing a more convenient,
travel, but also help to reduce traffic eco-friendly mode of transportation for locals and tourists alike.
congestion on the roads and promote It is the port’s vision for the new ferries to transform public travel
a more sustainable future for Penang.
and connectivity options for all in Penang, as they are always
looking forward to welcoming passengers on board through
continuous service excellence.