Batu Urban Public Marina (05° 21″ 3′ N 100° 19″ 0′ E)

• At the northern end of Jerejak Island and north of Queensbay Mall.

• Anchor at 05° 19″ 428′ E 100° 21″ 032′ N – 0.5nm outside the marina.

• May only be used for a maximum of 24 hours and you must advise Jabatan Laut in advance of your intention to anchor there.

• The marina currently has berths available at RM2 per day per metre, fresh water available Rm2 per 10ltr.

• For a berth, or approval to anchor for 24 hours contact: rosziyana@marine.gov.my.

• Shore access is via the marina – limited dinghy space at the southern-most pontoon.

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Fisherman’s Wharf Anchorage

• Aka McDonalds Anchorage with a view of the Golden Arches ashore!

• The security gate at the jetty is currently locked at 5 pm daily (I am working with the Fisheries Department to gain all-hours access).

• Very convenient location just south of Georgetown off the expressway.

• A large, lively food court, (pork and beer!), at the jetty and a waterfront promenade with many shops, restaurants, Starbucks/McDonalds etc.

• A small but comprehensive industrial area to explore with potential for engineering, mechanical, parts, etc.

• Fishermen’s Wharf locked gate ashore is at 05° 23″ 654′ N 100° 19″ 603′ E.

• Fishermen’s Marina area seaward entrance is at 05° 23″ 608′ N 100° 176″ 19″ 668′ E.

• Suggested anchorage is just to the west of a 600 meter. line between the following two positions: 05° 23″ 623′ N 100° 19″ 753′ E and 05° 23″ 850′ N 100° 20″ 000′ E.

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Junk Anchorage (05° 24″ 64′ N 100° 20″ 58′ E)

• Just off the Clan Jetties.

• A very busy but vibrant location right in Georgetown.

• The Chew Jetty no longer encourages dinghies to be left there but they do operate a water taxi – call Mrs Chew 019 415 9391 or Mr Sun 016 433 7624 – Rm5 per person each way.

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Straits Quay Marina and Anchorage (05° 27″ 5′ N 100° 18″ 9′ E)

• Very convenient location with a short walk to 3 major supermarkets, dentists, restaurants, bars. performing arts theatre

• Easy transport options to Georgetown and the Gurney Drive Malls such as GRAB or the Penang free bus service.

• There is a great deal of reclamation and dredging currently underway in this area.

• Boats are welcome to use the facilities in the marina – showers, toilets, and laundry facilities.

• Security gate access cards are available at the marina office with a refundable deposit of Rm50.

• For the latest advice re berths, rates, anchoring, and access for dinghies contact the Marina Office – John Ferguson, Marina Manager – 012 311 6058 john@easternandoriental.com or marina@straitsquay.com.

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The above information is as up to date as possible and provided as a courtesy, but as anchorages in Penang are a work in progress, things can and will change. Thanks to Cecilie MV Tigerlily, and Paul SV Osborne Star, and Elizabeth Coleman for your valuable assistance and contribution.

Jennifer Rouse

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AHOY Penang – A Hub of Yachting 

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Set up by long-term SE Asia cruiser Jennifer Rouse in May 2016, this group is for cruisers to share important information and fun things about destinations in the Straits of Melaka – Penang. It is also a good place to report any security incidents whilst cruising in Malaysian waters.

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(Editor’s Note: Additional anchorages or updates to the above information are very welcome for this report. Please either post a comment below or e-mail noonsite@noonsite.com).