:Serasa Ferry Terminal
{{Short description|Commercial ferry terminal in Serasa, Brunei-Muara District, Brunei}}
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{{Infobox port
| name = Serasa Ferry Terminal
| image = File:Serasa Ferry Terminal, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.JPG
| image_caption = Serasa Ferry Terminal in 2013
| country = Brunei
| location = Serasa, Brunei-Muara
| coordinates = {{coord|5.0148654|115.0654625|display=title,inline|format=dms}}
| opened = {{start date and age|2008|10|08|df=yes}}
| website = {{URL|http://www.pkljaya.com/timetable.htm}}
| pushpin_map = Brunei
| operated = Maritime and Port Authority Brunei Darussalam
}}
The Serasa Ferry Terminal ({{langx|ms|Feri Terminal Serasa}}), also known as Serasa Muara Terminal and Serasa Terminal,{{Cite book |last=Thiessen |first=Tamara |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tfATCwAAQBAJ&dq=Serasa+FErry+Terminal&pg=PA141 |title=Borneo |date=2016-01-05 |publisher=Bradt Travel Guides |isbn=978-1-84162-915-5 |pages=141 |language=en}} is a passenger terminal operated by the Department of Immigration and National Registration in Mukim Serasa, Brunei-Muara District, Brunei.{{Cite web |title=Immigration - Statistic and Control Posts |url=http://www.immigration.gov.bn/en/SitePages/Statistic%20and%20Control%20Posts.aspx |access-date=2022-05-29 |website=www.immigration.gov.bn}}{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=EZ2xDAAAQBAJ&dq=Serasa+FErry+Terminal&pg=PA126 |title=The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2014 |date=2014-12-04 |publisher=Oxford Business Group |isbn=978-1-910068-15-1 |pages=126 |language=en}} It is one of the two ferry terminals in Brunei, which is located in Kuala Belait Port and Serasa.{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=x0IUAQAAIAAJ&q=Serasa+FErry+Terminal |title=Borneo Bulletin Brunei Yearbook |date=2007 |publisher=Brunei Press Sdn. Bhd. in collaboration with Integrated Information Pte. Limited |pages=72 |language=en}}
Geography
The terminal sits at an estimated distance of 20–25 km from Bandar Seri Begawan.{{Cite web |title=PKL JAYA SDN BHD - Ferry Terminal Page |url=http://www.pkljaya.com/ferry_terminal.htm |access-date=2022-05-29 |website=www.pkljaya.com}}{{Cite book |last=Atiyah |first=Jeremy |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=uRX5zMsCeNgC&dq=Serasa+FErry+Terminal&pg=PA76 |title=Southeast Asia |date=2002 |publisher=Rough Guides |isbn=978-1-85828-893-2 |pages=76 |language=en}} Moreover, the passenger terminal took passengers from Brunei to Labuan, Lawas and Sundar, while the car ferry terminal is connected to Menumbok.{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=IRFkhC6tlEwC&dq=Serasa+FErry+Terminal&pg=PA112 |title=The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2007 |publisher=Oxford Business Group |isbn=978-1-902339-75-7 |pages=112 |language=en}}{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=x0IUAQAAIAAJ&q=Serasa+FErry+Terminal |title=Borneo Bulletin Brunei Yearbook |date=2007 |publisher=Brunei Press Sdn. Bhd. in collaboration with Integrated Information Pte. Limited |pages=E-54 |language=en}}
History
In March 2005, the Serasa Vehicle Ferry Terminal was planned to be completed.{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=pBtYisUOP4oC&q=Serasa+FErry+Terminal |title=Promoting Efficient and Competitive Intra-ASEAN Shipping Services: Final country reports : Brunei Darussalam; Indonesia; Lao PDR; Malaysia; Myanmar; The Philippines; Singapore; Thailand; Viet Nam |date=2005 |publisher=Regional Economic Policy Support Facility, ASEAN-Australia Development Cooperation Program, ASEAN Secretariat |pages=5 |language=en}} The original terminal had 300,000 travelers a year. In 2007, the terminal was renovated to accommodate up to 500 passengers per hour and with several new facilities. On 18 October 2008, the Serasa Ferry Terminal opened for service.{{Cite web |title=Jabatan Imigresen Dan Pendaftaran Kebangsaan - Pos Kawalan Imigresen Feri Serasa |url=https://www.immigration.gov.bn/SitePages/Pos%20Kawalan%20Imigresen%20Feri%20Serasa.aspx |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=www.immigration.gov.bn |language=ms}} On 30 December 2009, Serasa Vehicle Ferry Terminal opened for business.
Gallery
File:Terminal Feri Serasa.jpg|Main entrance of the terminal building
File:Terminal Feri Serasa Kaunter Tiket.jpg|Ticket counter
File:Terminal Feri Serasa Dewan Ketibaan.jpg|Arrival hall
File:Terminal Feri Serasa Luar.jpg|Departure hall
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://mpabd.gov.bn}}
- [https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ports/21876?name=KUALA-BELAIT&country=Brunei Marinetraffic]
{{DEFAULTSORT:Kuala Belait Port}}
Category:2008 establishments in Brunei
Category:Brunei–Muara District
Category:Ports and harbours of Brunei
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