Malaysian Maritime Academy Sdn. Bhd. (ALAM) is the premier training centre for the development of seafaring professionals. For over 30 years, ALAM has trained more than 10,000 seafarers through a structured training and education system unique to the academy. Working in collaboration with companies and institutions in the maritime industry locally and regionally, ALAM prepares students to face the demanding career challenges of the maritime profession. • A balance of professional regimentation with a challenging college environment, ALAM’s system is a structured blend of classroom instructions, practical training and professional development skills. • Consistently rated highly by DNV-GL under their internationally well-known benchmarking rating system for Maritime Education and Training (MET) Institutions, placing ALAM amongst the world’s leading maritime education and training providers. • The choice MET institution in this region with student diversity which includes foreign students from the Philippines, India, China, Yemen, Iran, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Brunei and Ukraine. MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS FROM 1 JANUARY 2014 – 31 DECEMBER 2014 • ALAM played host to members of the maritime fraternity from all around the globe at the Annual Global Maritime Education and Training Association’s (GlobalMET) Conference 2014 that was held in Kuala Lumpur and Malacca. • ALAM’s research capability was recognised by the Malaysian Government and is listed under 1DANA in the category of Maritime Research and Consultancy. • 20 PALAPES Laut ALAM cadets were commissioned at the Sultan Idris University of Education in Tanjung Malim, Perak, amongst 1,584 cadets from 12 universities and colleges throughout Malaysia. At the ceremony, ALAM’s very own Wan Aris bin Wan Razali won the title of Best Overall Cadet from the joint contingent of ALAM, Universiti Malaysia Pahang and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu. MARITIME EDUCATION AND TRAINING (MET) Resources • Highly qualified and experienced faculty members • State-of-the-art Simulation Centre • Maritime Library & Resource Centre with comprehensive maritime and shipping based materials • In-campus accommodation and facilities for more than 1,000 students • Well-equipped workshops and laboratories MISC BERHAD - Annual Report 2014 p 26 BUSINESS OVERVIEW AND FLEET STRENGTH as at 31 December 2014
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