Next generation of global maritime
THE Malaysian Maritime Academy (also known as Akademi Laut Malaysia (ALAM)) celebrated 191 graduands from its Deck and Engine Ratings programmes, Diploma in Nautical Studies and Diploma in Marine Engineering during its 120th convocation ceremony in Melaka recently.
The convocation was attended by Marine Department Malaysia director-general Datuk Baharin Abdul Hamid as the guest of honour and was presided by Malaysian Maritime Academy Sdn Bhd (MMASB) chairman Datuk Halipah Esa.
ALAM is a maritime education training facility operated and managed by the MMASB. MMASB is a subsidiary of MISC Berhad.
As one of the leading Maritime Education and Training (MET) institutions in the region, ALAM has trained more than 13,000 maritime professionals for over 40 years and has been instrumental in shaping the next generation of maritime leaders.
The 120th convocation ceremony saw a gathering of various representatives from shipping organisations, maritime fraternities and government agencies from across the region.
This convocation ceremony combines both its internationally recognised Diploma programmes and the six-month Certificate for Deck and Engine Ratings programmes, and saw a total of 80 graduates from the Diploma in Nautical Studies and 93 graduates from the Diploma in Marine Engineering. The Deck and Engineering Ratings programme saw a total of 18 graduates.
There were graduates from various countries including Malaysia, India, the Philippines, Yemen, East Timor, Kenya and Cameroon graduating with pride at the ceremony.
“Since 1976, ALAM has been a driving force in providing maritime education and training in Malaysia and we are proud to have trained more than 13,000 maritime professionals throughout the years.
“Year after year, ALAM has proudly witnessed the graduation of these bright and promising professionals from various backgrounds who will go on to pursue their exciting and rewarding global careers in the maritime industry,” said Halipah.
She said that as ALAM remains committed to providing comprehensive and innovative programmes to support the aspirations of the maritime industry, in line with its vision to consistently provide better education and training in shaping the next generation of global maritime leaders.