Port of Pulau Pinang (MYPEN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Pulau Pinang (UN/LOCODE MYPEN) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Malaysia, on the Strait of Malacca. It sits at 5.4167° N, 100.3500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Strait of Malacca; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Malaysia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Pulau Pinang
Where is Port of Pulau Pinang located?
Port of Pulau Pinang is a seaport located in Malaysia, on the Strait of Malacca. Its coordinates are 5.4167° N, 100.3500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Pulau Pinang?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Pulau Pinang is MYPEN — country code MY, location code PEN.
How deep is Port of Pulau Pinang?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Pulau Pinang has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Pulau Pinang require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Pulau Pinang.
What type of harbor is Port of Pulau Pinang?
Port of Pulau Pinang is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Pulau Pinang have?
Port of Pulau Pinang is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Pulau Pinang are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #49850), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →