CAP calls for transparent probe into Penang ferry collision

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) has called for a transparent investigation into the Penang ferry collision that occurred on September 1, injuring 21 passengers. CAP president Mohideen Abdul Kader has welcomed the Penang Port Commission's (PPC) investigation into the collision within Penang Port limits and urged authorities to take all necessary measures to prevent a recurrence.

The incident has raised questions over the effectiveness of the port's Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS), which was introduced in June to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Mohideen has urged the PPC to establish whether the VTMS was monitoring both vessels when the incident occurred and determine what information was available to its operators before the collision.

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