Akademi Laut Malaysia (ALAM), Malaysia's premier maritime academy, represented by its operating entity Malaysian Maritime Academy Sdn. Bhd. (MMASB) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Maldives State Shipping (MSS), a subsidiary of the State Trading Organization plc, to drive advancements in maritime education, training, and innovation.

This strategic collaboration aims to address the evolving demands of the maritime industry while fostering the growth of maritime professionals through cutting-edge maritime education, industry-focused training, and groundbreaking research initiatives.

The collaboration includes a merit-based scholarship programme enabling successful applicants from the Maldives to access ALAM's internationally recognised maritime curriculum, supported by state-of-the-art facilities and expert faculty. It also features enhanced training opportunities and internships with MSS, offering maritime trainees invaluable hands-on experience and practical industry exposure. Additionally, ALAM and MSS will undertake collaborative research to tackle critical industry challenges and drive innovation, while promoting diverse career opportunities to attract and develop future maritime talent.

"We are proud to collaborate with Maldives State Shipping to empower a new generation of seafarers and maritime leaders. The signing of today's MoU marks a historic milestone for ALAM as we expand our reach beyond Southeast Asia for the first time, forging a strategic partnership with Maldives State Shipping. By crossing regional boundaries, this collaboration underscores our commitment to fostering global connections and advancing maritime education and innovation on a broader scale. Together, we aim to inspire innovation and build a sustainable future for maritime excellence." said Ts. Dr Captain Manivannan Subramaniam, Chief Executive of ALAM.

Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Quality Education (SDG 4) and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17), this alliance underscores the shared vision of ALAM and MSS to create a dynamic learning environment that prepares students to excel in the maritime sector while contributing to advancements in education, innovation, and sustainability.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formalised today in the presence of Mr. Eddie Ahmad Khodzali, CEO of MMASB, and Mr. Ahmed Shareef, Managing Director & CEO of MSS.

The witnesses of the signing were Her Excellency Dr. Mariyam Shabeena Ahmed, High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to Malaysia, Captain Ahmed Zubair, Deputy Managing Director, MSS and Ts. Capt. Dr. Manivannan Subramaniam, Chief Executive of ALAM.

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About Akademi Laut Malaysia (ALAM)

ALAM is Malaysia's premier maritime education and training institution for the development of maritime professionals.

Ranked amongst the top maritime education and training institutions in the world and for over 40 years, ALAM has trained more than 14,000 maritime professionals through its structured maritime training programmes.

With internationally benchmarked maritime education and training facilities at its 75-acre campus, including full-mission simulators and specialised labs, the ALAM provides a full spectrum of pre-sea, post-sea and ancillary training courses and internationally recognised qualifications for seafarers, along with maritime-management and operations programmes for the transition of seafarers to shore, or towards other related careers of their choosing.

ALAM is a maritime education training facility operated and managed by the Malaysian Maritime Academy Sdn. Bhd. (MMASB), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MISC Group.

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