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As a Port Authority under the Penang Commission Act,
1955, PPC undertakes the following tasks: |
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execute
its statutory functions
oversee activities within the port area
issue license to harbour pilots
control over marine activities through the Pilotage
Committee on the conduct of pilots, safety of harbour
and marine accidents
coordinate activities of the port through the issuance
of foreshore occupation licenses and port conveyance
permits, etc
promote the development of the port
coordinate feedback system from port users
port promotion. |
| 2.
As a Regulatory Authority under the ports
(privatization) Act 1990, PPC: |
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acts as a landlord in ensuring that proper utilization of land is being done as
planned
acts as lessor in ensuring that alterations are not done to the buildings and structures of the port without approval from PPC and the property leased is to be used solely for the purpose as described in the
agreement
acts as a licensor in issuing operating licence to the licensed operator subject to specified
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establishes and monitors the performance standards of the licensed operator (PPSB) by virtue of the
Privatisation Agreement and Clause 3 of the License
granted to PPSB.
establishes feedback system from port users with regard
to performance of the licensed operator.
In November 1995, Parliament passed the amendments to
the Penang Port Commission Act, 1955.
These amendments enable PPC’s power and
jurisdiction to be extended to other ports. |
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As a Port Resource Centre for the northern area, PPC: |
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collects all statistical data and information on port and ferry
activities
supplies statistical data and information to the government agencies and corporate
bodies
entertains enquiries with regards to matters affecting the port
liaises with government agencies and private sectors with respect to port and ferry
services
acts as an advisory body in matters relating to activities of the port
facilitates research activities of the port and ferry services |
| 4.
As the Administrator of the Free Commercial Zone (FCZ),
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ensures
the the perimeter of the FCZ is fenced with parallel
fencing or wall complete with passage for entry and exit
ensures that the fenced area and passageway entering and
leaving the FCZ is lighted from 6.30pm to 7.30am the
following day
requires the operator to provide an office for Customes
and also a checkpoint at the entrance
ensures that the operator complies with the Free Zone
Act 1990 and Free Zone Regulations 1991
submits annual report pertaining to FCZ activities and
policies to the Finance Minister
ensures that the operator controls the movement of the
users and goods in and out of FCZ
ensures that the operator manages the operations with
due consideration to the duties and interest of Customs
and taxable goods are kept in the FCZ
ensures that all instructions issued by Director-General
of Customs are being complied with by the operator |
