Singapore-Desaru Ferry Service

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Singapore-Desaru ferry service approved by MPA after safety requirements fulfilled

SINGAPORE: A ferry service between Tanah Merah terminal in Singapore and Desaru Coast terminal in Johor has been approved by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). 

Ferry operator Batamfast will run the service, but a start date has yet to be announced.

"The commencement of the new ferry service is pending Batamfast’s final preparations to operate this new ferry service, including obtaining the necessary approvals from other authorities," said MPA in a statement on Tuesday (Jun 21).

Transport Minister S Iswaran said in a Facebook post on Tuesday that Batamfast may start running services between the two ferry terminals when it is ready.

"The start of the ferry service between Singapore and Desaru is another step forward in restoring connectivity between Singapore and Malaysia," he added.

The MPA approval comes after the authority said in April that it would approve the ferry service only if it was satisfied the service could be operated safely.

The route will be operated by Batamfast's subsidiary Desaru Link Ferry Services, and the journey is expected to take about two hours. 

The authority received a proposal from Batamfast in March this year to operate the new service between Desaru Coast and Tanah Merah. 

MPA had asked Batamfast to submit a navigational safety assessment for the proposed route and an emergency response plan. 

It also asked for an attestation from the certifying authorities that the ferries to be used were fit for the proposed voyage. 

"MPA has reviewed the submission and assessed that Batamfast has met the safety requirements for the proposed ferry service," it said on Tuesday.

Besides the proposed direct route between Desaru Coast and Tanah Merah ferry terminals, MPA has also approved Batamfast’s application of an alternative route between Tanah Merah and Tanjung Pengelih ferry terminals, to be utilised in the event of inclement weather or rough sea conditions.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-desaru-coast-tanah-merah-ferry-service-start-batamfast-2759856

 

2 hours to get to Desaru, sounds alright ... 

[Thaiyotakamli]

Should allow cars to board the ferry like those in penang

[Jman888]

5 minutes ago, Thaiyotakamli said:

Should allow cars to board the ferry like those in penang

use to be but now cannot.

now the return ferry fare also increase to $100.

[inlinesix]

Can do 1 day Bike ride to Desaru and back 

[BanCoe]

5 minutes ago, inlinesix said:

Can do 1 day Bike ride to Desaru and back 

Have to wait for more details ........ Long long time back they did allow cars but I heard that there was a problem with the depth of the port side and it was scrapped ; Meanwhile you can make your self hapi hapi to those like St Johns/ Kusu  where you can bring your bike FOC 

Edited June 21, 2022 by BanCoe

[inlinesix]

12 minutes ago, BanCoe said:

Have to wait for more details ........ Long long time back they did allow cars but I heard that there was a problem with the depth of the port side and it was scrapped ; Meanwhile you can make your self hapi hapi to those like St Johns/ Kusu  where you can bring your bike FOC 

My plan is to cycle from Singapore to Desaru. Take ferry back to Tanah Merah.

[Watwheels]

Are the hotels/resort and water theme park still there?

[inlinesix]

44 minutes ago, Watwheels said:

Are the hotels/resort and water theme park still there?

Go there and check it out🤭

[Thaiyotakamli]

1 hour ago, Watwheels said:

Are the hotels/resort and water theme park still there?

Alot new one but damn ex

[ToyotaShuttle]

28 minutes ago, Thaiyotakamli said:

Alot new one but damn ex

stay old one.

[Si4dr]

Too bad can't ferry car. 

No car in MY is a no-no unless u stay & eat in hotel only.........

[Tohto]

Going to Desaru without a car.  How to move around. Who is going to take the ferry service? 

 

[Kopites]

4 hours ago, Watwheels said:

Are the hotels/resort and water theme park still there?

My guess the jetty should be near the other stretch where you see all the seafood restaurants. If that is the case than another 30minutes drive to the resorts. 

[Jman888]

the new jetty is nearer to most of the resorts where the old one was near to the town and seafood restaurants, and need to take half hour taxi ride.

there are also restaurants near the resorts too.

[13177]

1 hour ago, Tohto said:

Going to Desaru without a car.  How to move around. Who is going to take the ferry service? 

 

Cannot take teksi to move around?

[Tohto]

45 minutes ago, 13177 said:

Cannot take teksi to move around?

Not convenient lah.. Boleh teksi also not running on meter one... Always any how 'open price'..

[Soya]

18 hours ago, Thaiyotakamli said:

Should allow cars to board the ferry like those in penang

They used to have that. Remember i drove my car onto the ferry from desaru to tanah merah back in the 90s. Pretty good

 

[Soya]

2 hours ago, Tohto said:

Going to Desaru without a car.  How to move around. Who is going to take the ferry service? 

 

Might be like Bintan. Resort bus will take u straight from jetty to hotel n imprison u there for a few days.....