Core Capabilities

ALAM is the nerve centre and premier training institution for an exciting and explorative maritime career. For over 30 years, ALAM has trained thousands of Malaysians, through a structured training and education system unique to the Academy. Working in collaboration with companies and institutions in the maritime industry, ALAM prepares students to face the challenges of the maritime profession.

Facts

• A balance of professional educational approach with a challenging college environment, our system unites classroom instruction, practical training and professional development skills.

Major Developments in FYE2009/2010

• Enrolment of 326 cadets for the diploma programmes which consist of 30% international cadets.
• Produced 423 Diploma in Nautical Studies and Diploma in Marine Engineering professional graduates including first batch of female cadets.
• Appointed as SIGTTO committee member in the development of Competency Standards for Steam Engineers onboard LNG Tankers.
• Installation of DNV Navigator & Superman software for use in Shiphandling simulator and web-based Superintendent Manual for Superintendent’s training by Det Norske Veritas.
• Installation of VeriSTAR Chemical Software by Bureau Veritas for use in ALAM’s LICOS for the cargo planning module for chemical tankers.
• First Malaysian institution to become Marine Partners with Institute of Marine Engineers, Science and Technology (IMarEST).
• Jointly developing the world’s first e-learning programme for chemical tankers with the American Bureau of Shipping.
• Signed MOU with Shanghai Maritime University, China and Mokpo National Maritime University, South Korea.
• Signed MOU with Wavelink Maritime International, Singapore on Strategic Partnership in Maritime Education and Training.