ALAM is the premier training centre for the development of seafaring professionals. For over 30 years, ALAM has trained more than 10,000 Malaysians, 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, our system is a structured blend of classroom instruction, practical training and professional development skills. The choice Maritime Education and Training (MET) institution in this region with student diversity which includes foreign students from the Philippines, India, China, Yemen, Bangladesh, Iran and Ukraine. Foreign students make up about 30% of the total student strength at ALAM. Major Developments in FY2010/2011 ALAM’s 103rd Convocation ceremony produced a record of 385 professional graduates comprising 183 graduates of Diploma in Nautical Studies and 202 graduates of Diploma in Marine Engineering. Became the first private institution of higher learning in Malaysia to have its own Royal Malaysian Navy Reservist Unit and its CEO conferred as Honorary Commander of the Naval Reservist Unit. To cater for the ever growing demands locally in the shipping fraternity, collaborated with MARA and FELDA to train Malaysians whilst engaging in R&D Work (Simulation Studies) for various new ports and ship operating areas and Traffic Risk Assessment study. This has resulted in increased sponsorships from local agencies. Two of ALAM cadets were accepted into the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) for their Bachelor Degree programme including Ms. Llewellyn Anne Culas, the first female officer cadet from ALAM and from Malaysia to be accepted into this prestigious Academy. To date, seven Officer Cadets from ALAM has been accepted into USMMA of whom two received the Gold Star Award for Best in Academic 2010. During the year, ALAM achieved various international recognition, namely the `Maritime Trainer of the Year (2010)’ Award by Sailor Today, Lloyd’s List Asia Award 2010 for Best in Training and Crewing and was a finalist for the Seatrade Asia Award 2010 for Education and Training.