Penang Ferry Service

Three Penang ferries docked at the Butterworth ferry terminal.
Routes across Selatan Strait (Penang Strait) as of 2014.

Penang Ferry Service is the oldest ferry service in Malaysia. Located in the state of Penang, this famous ferry service connects Sultan Abdul Halim ferry terminal in Butterworth to Raja Tun Uda ferry terminal at Weld Quay in George Town in Penang Island. The ferries are designed for vehicles to roll-on/roll-off. Some board pedestrian passengers on the upper deck and small vehicles (cars) on the lower deck, whereas some board vehicles on both decks.

The benches for passengers on the upper decks have pivoting backs that can be flipped back and forth so passengers can sit facing in the direction of travel regardless of which way the ferry is going.

History

The ferry service began operation in 1920, under the management of a Chinese-owned company. However, today, it is operated by Penang Port Sdn Bhd.

Ferry fleet

The eight ferries in the current fleet and nine retired ferry are named after islands in Malaysia.[1]

StatusConfigurationNameYear builtDeadweight tonnageIMO ship identification numberPhotograph
RetiredPassenger (upper deck)
Vehicle (lower deck)[2]		Pulau Labuan19711397038408
In serviceMixed Passenger/Vehicle (upper deck)
Vehicle (lower deck)		Pulau Rawa19752627343736
In servicePassenger (upper deck)
Vehicle (lower deck)		Pulau Talang Talang19752627343748
In serviceMixed Passenger/Vehicle (upper deck)
Vehicle (lower deck)		Pulau Undan19752627343724
In serviceMixed Passenger/Vehicle (upper deck)
Vehicle (lower deck)		Pulau Rimau19801007911076
In serviceMixed Passenger/Vehicle (upper deck)
Vehicle (lower deck)		Pulau Angsa19811008010491
In serviceMixed Passenger/Vehicle (upper deck)
Vehicle (lower deck)		Pulau Kapas19812808101082
In serviceVehicle (both decks)Pulau Payar20024409254393
In serviceVehicle (both decks)Pulau Pinang20024409275244

Major events

Ferry schedule

A typical passenger deck
A typical vehicle deck
The Butterworth passenger waiting area

Pangkalan Sultan Abdul Halim (Mainland Side)

Pangkalan Raja Tun Uda (Island side)

Arrival Interval

Ferry rates

Pedestrian

TypeRate (in Malaysian Ringgit (RM))
AdultRM1.20
Children (between 5 and 12 years oldRM0.60

Seasons Ticket (Pedestrians) – valid for two months from date of issue

TypeRate (in Malaysian Ringgit (RM))
AdultRM30.00

Special passengers

TypeRate (in Malaysian Ringgit (RM))
Students in school uniformRM0.60
Holders of Kad Orang Kurang Upaya (Disabled Person Card)Free

Vehicles

Type of vehiclesRate (in Malaysian Ringgit (RM))
BicycleRM1.40
Motorcycle (inclusive of pillion rider)RM2.00
Trishaw/tricycleRM3.00
Motorcar (including station wagon, four-wheel drive, three-wheel commercial vehicle, motorcycle with side car)RM7.70
Lorry (2 axles with 4 wheels)RM13.20
Lorry (2 axles with 6 wheels)RM27.50

References

  1. ↑ Shipping Data - Ship Reference
  2. ↑ "Off-limit zone held waiting folk: Captain", New Straits Times, 1 Mar 1989

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