GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Port Commission (PPC) has implemented its first Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) as part of efforts to enhance safety, efficiency and sustainability at Penang Port.

In a statement, PPC chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin said the system marks a new milestone in the port's transformation into a smart port.

He said the VTMS will function as a central command hub for maritime traffic in Penang waters, enabling real-time monitoring of vessel movements and improving navigational safety and traffic management.