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The Port of Penang was the third busiest harbour in Malaysia in terms of cargo as of 2017, handling 1.52 million TEUs of cargo, as well as the busiest port-of-call within the country for cruise shipping. [3] [4]
It is among the largest designated ship-to-ship cargo transfer area in Malaysia. Gazetted in 2006, Port of Sungai Linggi covers an area of 154 km² (45 sq mi) and has catered over 1000 tankers including ULCC and VLCC's since its beginning. The name "Kuala Linggi" was named after the name of the nearby river, Linggi River.
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Located on the island of Pulau Indah (formerly Pulau Lumut), Westports have transformed the island's natural swamplands and sands into a multi-cargo seaport terminal. With the current quay length of 3.2 kilometers, which includes 5 container terminals, Westports are able to handle up to 7.5 million TEUs yearly, with the potential to expand to a ...
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In 1973, the port was officially completed and it became the largest port in Brunei. [5] In 1982, the port underwent a B$26.5 million expansion project. [11] It can also be noted after 1997, the port might not have been in use due to the decline in cargo volume. [12]
The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code is an amendment to the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention (1974/1988) on Maritime security including minimum security arrangements for ships, ports and government agencies. Having come into force in 2004, it prescribes responsibilities to governments, shipping companies ...
In the 1970s, Malaysian Prime Minister Abdul Razak Hussein mooted the construction of a bridge linking Penang Island to the mainland. [4] The Penang Bridge was opened to traffic in 1985. Following its opening, vehicular traffic shifted to the bridge, which led to a decrease in demand for the ferry service.