PENANG PORT SDN BHD SETS NEW STANDARD IN MARINE EXCELLENCE WITH THE ARRIVAL OF ITS FIRST, PM SATU 50-TONNE TUGBOAT EQUIPPED WITH SHORE POWER TECHNOLOGY
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PENANG PORT SDN BHD SETS NEW STANDARD IN MARINE EXCELLENCE WITH THE ARRIVAL OF ITS FIRST, PM SATU 50-TONNE TUGBOAT EQUIPPED WITH SHORE POWER TECHNOLOGY
BUTTERWORTH, 5 February 2026 – Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) marked a new era in its marine service capabilities with the arrival of PM SATU, a next-generation tugboat designed to bridge the gap between high-performance industrial needs and environmental responsibility. Operated by the contractor, Baiduri Dimensi, PM SATU arrived at Penang’s shores on 29 January 2026 and commenced full operations on 1 February 2026, marking a significant milestone in PPSB’s sustainability journey.
BUTTERWORTH, 5 February 2026 – Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) marked a new era in its marine service capabilities with the arrival of PM SATU, a next-generation tugboat designed to bridge the gap between high-performance industrial needs and environmental responsibility. Operated by the contractor, Baiduri Dimensi, PM SATU arrived at Penang’s shores on 29 January 2026 and commenced full operations on 1 February 2026, marking a significant milestone in PPSB’s sustainability journey.
The arrival of PM SATU boosts our fleet’s bollard pull capacity to 50 tonnes, marking an 11% increase from our previous standard of 45 tonnes. This upgrade directly addresses the global trend of larger, upsizing cargo vessels. With increased capacity, we are now able to handle bigger container vessels, bulk carriers and tankers with better manoeuvring support and safety. For our customers, this results in shorter turnaround times, significant savings on port charges, and reduced costly idle time. We are now fully equipped to help our customers optimise their vessels’ time at sea, ensuring that Penang Port remains a swift, cost-efficient hub consistent with continuous improvements in maritime services.
Beyond our own port operations, PM SATU extends its reach through Ship-to-Ship (STS) services for Andaman Port Sdn Bhd. This partnership involves supporting their oil and gas transfers, enhancing Penang Port’s position as a reliable gateway for the northern region. By working together, we contribute to regional growth and encourage smoother maritime operations for the entire industry.
Beyond its mechanical durability, PM SATU emphasises PPSB’s strategic focus on sustainability. The tugboat is equipped with shore power capability, allowing it to connect directly to the shore power supply. This innovation eliminates the need for diesel-powered auxiliary engines while idling, significantly reducing emissions and fuel consumption.
The arrival of PM SATU is more than simply expanding the fleet, it signifies a clear statement of intent. It demonstrates that Penang Port is effectively merging heavy industrial capabilities with clean technology. While we await the arrival of its sister vessel, PM DUA Penang Port continues to lead by providing top-tier, sustainable maritime solutions that support both economic growth and environmental responsibility.
Photo caption: The arrival of PM SATU emphasises PPSB’s strategic focus on sustainability. The tugboat is equipped with shore power capability, allowing it to connect directly to the shore power supply. This innovation eliminates the need for diesel-powered auxiliary engines while idling, significantly reducing emissions and fuel consumption.
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About Penang Port Sdn Bhd
Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) (a member of the MMC Group) is a port operator for Port of Penang which is located in the Penang State, in the north-west of Peninsular Malaysia. Port of Penang played a boutique role by serving as the primary gateway to the Northern region of Malaysia and Southern Thailand, serving the basins of the Straits of Malacca and the Gulf of Bengal.
Penang Port is fully equipped to handle all types of cargo, namely containerised and conventional cargo such as liquid, dry bulk, and break-bulk. PPSB also promotes Seamless Cruise -to-Tourism Access through our leverage at the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal, which has emerged as the busiest port of call in Malaysia for cruise.
Additional information can be found on www.penangport.com.my or contact Suhailawatie Ramli, Head Section, Corporate Communications, Penang Port Sdn Bhd, Tel: +6019 4808 472 604 3752443, Fax: +604 3752409.
About MMC Corporation Berhad
MMC Corporation Berhad (“MMC”) is a leading utility and infrastructure group with diversified businesses under four core business divisions, namely Ports and Logistics, Energy and Utilities, Engineering, and Industrial Development.
MMC Ports is Malaysia’s largest port operator as well ASEAN’s largest private terminal operator with a volume handling of 18.4 million TEUs and 36.5 million FWTs as of 2024. Its key businesses under the Ports and Logistics division include operations and management of Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd, Johor Port Berhad, Northport (Malaysia) Bhd, Penang Port Sdn Bhd, Tanjung Bruas Port Sdn Bhd, SPT Services Sdn Bhd, Andaman Port Sdn Bhd, Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal Sdn Bhd, Port Klang Cruise Terminal Sdn Bhd and Langkawi Cruise Terminal Sdn Bhd.
Additionally, MMC’s Ports operations are supported by two integrated business logistics solution providers, namely Kontena Nasional Berhad and KTMB MMC Cargo Sdn Bhd. Internationally, MMC has a presence in Saudi Arabia via Red Sea Gateway Terminal Company Limited, a container port terminal within the Jeddah Islamic Port.
Under the Energy and Utilities division, MMC is the single largest shareholder of both Malakoff Corporation Berhad, a sustainably driven multinational energy generation and environmental solutions company and Gas Malaysia Berhad, a total energy solutions provider. Malakoff is Malaysia’s largest Independent Power Producer (IPP), while its subsidiary, Alam Flora Sdn Bhd, stands as the nation’s largest waste management company, handling an average of 1.1 million tonnes of waste annually. In addition, through Aliran Ihsan Resources Berhad, we are a pioneer in wastewater recycling technology and a specialist in water treatment solutions. Aliran Ihsan Resources Berhad is the largest operator of wastewater recycling facilities in Malaysia with a total built capacity of 18 MLD.
MMC’s Engineering division has played a leading role in the implementation and completion of the 51 km Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit (“KVMRT”) Kajang Line, including the underground works package and the entire 57.7 km KVMRT Putrajaya Line. MMC has successfully delivered several notable civil and infrastructure projects including the 329 km Ipoh-Padang Besar Electrified Double Tracking Project, the innovative Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel (“SMART”) Motorway (a first of its kind, dual-purpose tunnel), Langat Centralised Sewerage Treatment Plant, Langat 2 Water Treatment Plant and Refinery and Petrochemical Integrated Development (“RAPID”) Pengerang Cogeneration Plant. It has also supported national food security through its involvement with MADA in developing infrastructure for the “Five (5) Seasons in Two (2) Years” paddy cultivation programme, aimed at boosting rice production through enhanced irrigation and agricultural systems.
MMC Land Sdn Bhd is the holding company of Senai Airport City Sdn Bhd, Seaport Worldwide Sdn Bhd and Northern Technocity Sdn Bhd, which develops and manages approximately 5,300 acres of industrial development land in Johor and Kedah, namely Senai Airport City (“SAC”), Tanjung Bin Industrial Park (“TBIP”) in Iskandar Malaysia, and Northern Technocity (“NTC”) in Kulim, Kedah. The three (3) developments of SAC, TBIP and NTC provides ready platform and basic infrastructure, and is well connected to major expressway, seaports and airports, targeting clean and hi-tech multinational companies (MNCs), Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) & Domestic Direct Investment (DDI). To date, these developments have successfully secured approximately RM 7- 8 billion in FDI and DDI.
In other business, MMC wholly owns Senai Airport Terminal Services Sdn Bhd, the operator of Senai International Airport in Johor Bahru – an emerging southern aviation hub and an important gateway to Iskandar Malaysia and Johor state.
Enquiries
Please log on to www.mmc.com.my or call:
Azlina Ashar, Head of Group Corporate Communications, MMC Corporation Berhad
Tel: +6019 6688 990 / +603 2071 1124,
Fax: +603 2026 2431
Email: azlina.ashar@mmc.com.my
