List of Malaysian shipping Company

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List Of Malaysian Shipping Company

1 Inter Maritime Management Owner, Manager Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
2 Yayasan Sabah Shipping Sdn Bhd Owner, Manager Malaysia Kota Kinabalu
3 MISC Bhd Owner, Manager Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
4 Prima Shipmanagement Owner, Manager Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
5 Bormill Line Sdn Bhd Owner, Manager Malaysia Kuching
6 Malaysia Shipyard & Eng Port Service Malaysia
7 Malaysian Shipowners' Assoc Maritime Organisation Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
8 Sabah Shipyard Sdn Bhd Shipbuilder, Repairer Malaysia
9 Akademi Laut Malaysia (ALAM) Other Malaysia Masjid
10 Bumi Armada Navigation Sdn Bhd Owner, Manager Malaysia Miri
11 Petronas Tankers Owner, Manager Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
12 Brooke Dockyard & Engineering Port Service Malaysia Kuching
13 Nautica Nova Shipbuilding Shipbuilder, Repairer Malaysia Butterworth
14 Boustead Penang Shipyard Shipbuilder, Repairer Malaysia Penang
15 GE Keppel Energy Sdn Bhd Marine Equipment Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
16 Evo-Ace Corp Marine Equipment Malaysia Kota Kinabalu
17 Radii Electronic Sdn Bhd Marine Equipment Malaysia Port Kelang
18 Nippon Kaiji Kyokai-Kuala Lump Maritime Organisation Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
19 Nippon Kaiji Kyokai - Kota Kin Maritime Organisation Malaysia Kota Kinabalu
20 L Y Leong & Partners P&I, Insurance, Low Malaysia Petaling Jaya
21 Sykt Kim Aik Lee Port Agent Malaysia Kuching
22 Pacific Ship-Managers Sdn Bhd Owner, Manager Malaysia Petaling Jaya
23 Robinson Shipping (M) Sdn Bhd Ship Broker Malaysia Ampang
24 Skrine P&I, Insurance, Low Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
25 Sativale & Assoc P&I, Insurance, Low Malaysia Selangor
26 Ng Kuok Thai Holdings Sdn Bhd Port Agent Malaysia Lumut
27 SGS (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Consultants, Surveyors Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
28 Det Norske - Malaysia Consultants, Surveyors Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
29 Gaya Shipping Sdn Bhd Owner, Manager Malaysia Kota Kinabalu
30 Namas Noor Sdn Bhd Marine Equipment Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
31 Ritchie & Bisset - Penang Consultants, Surveyors Malaysia Arowana
32 Matthews-Daniel Intl (Mal Consultants, Surveyors Malaysia Port Klang
33 Sabah Ports Sdn Bhd (SPSB) Port Authority Malaysia Kota Kinabalu
34 Chugoku Paints - Malaysia Marine Equipment Malaysia Petaling Jaya
35 Port Dickson Marine Department Port Authority Malaysia Malacca
36 Northport Bhd Owner, Manager Malaysia Port Klang
37 Harper Wira Sdn Bhd Consultants, Surveyors Malaysia Petaling Jaya
38 CILT Malaysia Maritime Organisation Malaysia Petaling Jaya
39 Labuan Port Authority Port Authority Malaysia Labuan
40 Kian Juan Dockyard Sdn Bhd Shipbuilder, Repairer Malaysia Miri
41 Ajang Shipping Sdn Bhd Owner, Manager Malaysia Miri
42 ABS Pacific - Johor Maritime Organisation Malaysia Johor
43 Ironwoods Shipyard Sdn Bhd Shipbuilder, Repairer Malaysia
44 Nippon Kaiji Kyokai - Johor Maritime Organisation Malaysia Johor
45 Trampers Shipping Sdn Bhd Port Agent Malaysia Kuantan
46 Unifleet Sdn Bhd Owner, Manager Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
47 FKI Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd Marine Equipment Malaysia Shah Alam
48 Mitsui OSK Lines - Malaysia Port Agent Malaysia Kuantan
49 Johor Port Sdn Bhd Port Service Malaysia Pasir Gudang
50 MISC Shipping - Kuantan Port Agent Malaysia Kuantan
51 Kontena Nasional Sdn Bhd Port Agent Malaysia Kemaman
52 Temves Agencies Sdn Bhd Port Agent Malaysia Kemaman
53 East Coast Freight Fwdr Port Agent Malaysia Kuching
54 Pesaka Jardine - Selangor Port Agent Malaysia Port Klang
55 Harrisons Trading (S) Snd Bhd Port Agent Malaysia Kuching
56 Harrisons Trading (Sarawak) Port Agent Malaysia Kuching
57 Tan Yong Sing (M) Sdn Bhd Port Agent Malaysia Miri
58 Miri Port Authority Port Authority Malaysia Miri
59 Boustead Shipping - Penang Port Agent Malaysia Penang
60 Penang Port Commission Port Authority Malaysia Penang
61 NYK Agencies - Malaysia Port Agent Malaysia Penang
62 Shell - Butterworth Bunkerer Malaysia Butterworth
63 Caltex Oil Malaysia Ltd Bunkerer Malaysia Perai
64 Malacca Port Authority Port Authority Malaysia Malacca
65 Exxonmobil E&P Malaysia Inc Port Authority Malaysia Kerteh
66 Rajang Port Authority Port Authority Malaysia Sibu
67 Gapima Sdn Bhd Port Agent Malaysia Kemaman
68 Tresco Shipping Sdn Bhd Port Agent Malaysia Kemaman
69 Dungun Port Authority Port Authority Malaysia Dungun
70 Kuantan Port Consortium SB Port Authority Malaysia Kuantan
71 Syarikat Tenaga Suria (Em) Port Agent Malaysia Sibu
72 Universal Shipping Sdn Bhd Port Agent Malaysia Kuching
73 Shell Timur Sdn Bhd Bunkerer Malaysia Bintulu
74 Lembaga Pelabuhan Kemaman Port Authority Malaysia Kemaman
75 Barwil Agencies Sdn Bhd Port Agent Malaysia Kuching
76 Barwil Agencies Sdn Bhd Port Agent Malaysia Palau Indah
77 Barwil Agencies Sdn Bhd Port Agent Malaysia Penang
78 Bintulu Port Authority Port Authority Malaysia Bintulu
79 Borneon Corp Sdn Bhd Port Agent Malaysia Kuching
80 Boustead Shipping-Kota Kinbalu Port Agent Malaysia Kota Kinabalu
81 Harrisons Trading Sdn Bhd Port Agent Malaysia Kota Kinabalu
82 Kuching Port Authority Port Authority Malaysia Kuching
83 Kuching Port Authority Port Authority Malaysia Kuching
84 Kuching Port Authority Port Authority Malaysia Kuching
85 Lumut Port Authority Port Authority Malaysia Lumut
86 Kuching Port Authority Port Authority Malaysia Kuching
87 Petronas Port Service Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
88 Petronas Dagangan Sdn Bhd Bunkerer Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
89 Johor Port Authority Port Authority Malaysia Pasir Gudang
90 Shell Timur Sdn Bhd Bunkerer Malaysia Kuching
91 Teluk Anson Port Authority Port Authority Malaysia Teluk Anson
92 Boustead Shipping-Pasir Gudang Port Agent Malaysia Pasir Gudang
93 Epasa Shpg Agency Sdn Bhd Port Agent Malaysia Pasir Gudang
94 Gewira Shpg Agency Sdn Bdh Port Agent Malaysia Pasir Gudang
95 Mawaria Shpg Sdn Bhd Port Agent Malaysia Pasir Gudang
96 MISC Agencies - Johor Bahru Port Agent Malaysia Johor Bahru
97 BPC Edible Oil Sdn Bhd Port Agent Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
98 Pasir Gudang Forwarding Port Agent Malaysia Johor Bahru
99 Pesaka Jardine - Johor Port Agent Malaysia Johor
100 Duyong Logistics Sdn Bhd Port Agent Malaysia Kemaman
101 Royal Customs & Excise Other Malaysia Kemaman
102 Kemaman Immigration Dept Other Malaysia Kemaman
103 Kemaman Port Health Off Other Malaysia Kemaman
104 Kemaman District Police Other Malaysia Kemaman
105 ASPA Terminal Port Service Malaysia Kuantan
106 Borden Chemical (M) Sdn Port Service Malaysia Kuantan
107 Bredero Price (M) Sdn Bhd Port Service Malaysia Kuantan
108 Cargill Sdn Bhd Port Service Malaysia Kuantan
109 Dovechem Terminals Sdn Port Service Malaysia Kuantan
110 FPG Oleochemical Sdn Bhd Port Service Malaysia Kuantan
111 Kuantan Flour Mills Port Service Malaysia Kuantan
112 Kuantan Oil Products Port Service Malaysia Kuantan
113 Kupak Sdn Bhd Port Service Malaysia Kuantan
114 Pejabat Instolasi Felda Port Service Malaysia Kuantan
115 Petmal Oil (M) Sdn Bhd Port Service Malaysia Kuantan
116 Petro-Pipe Industries Port Service Malaysia Kuantan
117 Shell - Kuantan Port Service Malaysia Kuantan
118 Sunlight Timber Corp Sdn Port Service Malaysia Kuantan
119 Boustead Shipping - Kuantan Port Agent Malaysia Kuantan
120 Mawaria Shpg (M) Sdn Bhd Port Agent Malaysia Kuantan
121 Orient Lloyd (m) Sdn Bhd Port Agent Malaysia Port Kelang
122 Kuantan Port Health Off Other Malaysia Kuantan
123 Kuantan Royal Customs Other Malaysia Kuantan
124 Pahang State Dev Corp Other Malaysia Kuantan
125 Royal Malaysian Police Hq Other Malaysia Kuantan
126 Pesaka Jardine - Kuantan Port Agent Malaysia Kuantan
127 MAC-NELS Shpg (S) Sdn Bhd Port Agent Malaysia Kuching
128 MISC Agencies - Sarawak Port Agent Malaysia Kuching
129 Kuching Medical Dept Other Malaysia Kuching
130 Royal Customs & Excise Other Malaysia Kuching
131 Royal Malaysian Police Other Malaysia Kuching
132 Raship Sdn Bhd Port Agent Malaysia Labuan
133 Royal Customs & Excise Other Malaysia Labuan
134 Royal Malaysia Police Other Malaysia Labuan
135 Medical Dept - Labuan Other Malaysia Labuan
136 Kedeh Cement Sdn Bhd Port Authority Malaysia Langkawi
137 Langkawi Marine Dept Port Authority Malaysia Kuah
138 Malacca Harbour Master Other Malaysia Malacca
139 Malacca Port Health Other Malaysia Malacca
140 Inchcape Shipping - Port Klang Port Agent Malaysia Port Klang
141 Port Klang Health Other Malaysia Port Klang
142 Royal Customs -Port Klang Other Malaysia Port Klang
143 Sibu Royal Customs Other Malaysia Sibu
144 Boustead Shipping - Bintulu Port Agent Malaysia Bintulu
145 Kuala Perlis - Langkawi Owner, Manager Malaysia Langkawi
146 Petronas Penapisan (T)Sdn Bhd Port Service Malaysia Kerteh
147 Bintulu Port Sdn Bhd Port Service Malaysia Bintulu
148 Inchcape Shipping - Pasir Guda Port Agent Malaysia Pasir Gudang
149 Inchcape Shipping - Penang Port Agent Malaysia Penang
150 Pulau Tioman Port Authority Port Authority Malaysia Pulau Tioman
151 Jotun (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Marine Equipment Malaysia Shah Alam
152 Star Cruises Port Service Malaysia Port Klang
153 Chong Fui Shipping Owner, Manager Malaysia Kota Kinabalu
154 ITS-Caleb Brett-Tawau Consultants, Surveyors Malaysia Tawau
155 ITS-Caleb Brett-Sandakan Consultants, Surveyors Malaysia Sandakan
156 ITS-Caleb Brett-Pt Klang Consultants, Surveyors Malaysia Port Klang
157 ITS-Caleb Brett-Pt Dickso Consultants, Surveyors Malaysia Port Dickson
158 ITS-Caleb Brett-Penang Consultants, Surveyors Malaysia Penang
159 ITS-Caleb Brett-Johor Consultants, Surveyors Malaysia Pasir Gudang
160 ITS-Caleb Brett-Miri Consultants, Surveyors Malaysia Miri
161 ITS-Caleb Brett-Lahad Dat Consultants, Surveyors Malaysia Lahad Datu
162 ITS-Caleb Brett-Labuan Consultants, Surveyors Malaysia Labuan
163 ITS-Caleb Brett-Kuching Consultants, Surveyors Malaysia Kuching
164 ITS-Caleb Brett-Kota Kinb Consultants, Surveyors Malaysia Kota Kinabalu
165 ITS-Caleb Brett-Bintulu Consultants, Surveyors Malaysia Bintulu
166 Kossan Paint (M) Sdn Bhd Marine Equipment Malaysia Port Kelang
167 Essem Holdings (M) Sdn Shipbuilder, Repairer Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
168 Aurora Tankers Sdn Bhd Owner, Manager Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
169 Tideway di Sdn Bhd Towage, Salvage Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
170 Johan Shipping Sdn Bhd Owner, Manager Malaysia Kuching
171 Harper Wira - Port Kelang Port Agent Malaysia Port Kelang
172 Harper Wira - Penang Port Agent Malaysia Penang
173 Harper Wira - Kuching Port Agent Malaysia Kuching
174 Harper Wira - Kota Kinab Port Agent Malaysia Kota Kinabalu
175 Harper Wira - Tawau Port Agent Malaysia Tawau
176 Kelang Multi-Terminal Port Service Malaysia Port Klang
177 Bunga Lawas Shipping Owner, Manager Malaysia Miri
178 Intra-Oil Services Berhad Owner, Manager Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
179 LW Engineering Sdn Bhd Marine Equipment Malaysia Masai
180 Sungai Udang Port Sdn Bhd Port Authority Malaysia Sungai Udang
181 Petronas Port Service Malaysia Sungai Udang
182 Multimarket Sdn Bhd Owner, Manager Malaysia Miri
183 Evergreen Shipping Owner, Manager Malaysia Port Klang
184 Timor Offshore Sdn Bhd Owner, Manager Malaysia Shah Alam
185 Germanischer Lloyd - K Lumpur Maritime Organisation Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
186 Econosto Valves (M) Sdn Bhd Marine Equipment Malaysia Shah Alam
187 Budisukma Owner, Manager Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
188 Malaysian Maritime Services Consultants, Surveyors Malaysia Subang Jaya
189 Nazaki (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Owner, Manager Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
190 Barber Ship Management Sdn Bhd Owner, Manager Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
191 Kemaman Supply Base Port Service Malaysia Kemaman
192 Petronas Gas Sdn Bhd Port Service Malaysia Kemaman
193 Shinline Sdn Bhd Owner, Manager Malaysia Miri
194 Penang Port Sdn Bhd Owner, Manager Malaysia Penang
195 Far East Shipyard Co Sdn Bhd Shipbuilder, Repairer Malaysia Sibu
196 Barwil Agencies Sdn Bhd Port Agent Malaysia Kuantan
197 Finnscrew Malaysia Sdn Bhd Marine Equipment Malaysia Lumut
198 Johor Port Authority Port Authority Malaysia Pasir Gudang
199 Port Klang Port Authority Port Authority Malaysia Port Klang
200 Northport (Malaysia) Berhad Port Service Malaysia Port Klang

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MISC to Exit Container Shipping After $789 Million in Losses

MISC Bhd., Asia’s largest shipping line by market value, said it will stop operating container vessels after the unit lost $789 million in three years.

The move will result in a one-off $400 million charge this year and a full-year loss, Kuala Lumpur-based MISC, controlled by Malaysia’s state oil company Petroliam Nasional Bhd., said in a statement today. Operations will halt by the end of June.

“It’s a good thing for them in the mid-to-long term,” said Firdaus Hisham, a Macquarie Securities Ltd. analyst in Kuala Lumpur. “The margins were never that attractive.”

MISC also said second-quarter net income fell 62 percent from a year earlier to 140.9 million ringgit ($44 million) as losses from carrying containers offset profits at units operating liquefied natural gas tankers and building offshore facilities. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. and Nippon Yusen K.K. have also announced container-shipping capacity cuts this year as tumbling rates cause industrywide losses.

“In view of the expected larger demand of investment in the liner industry, the cost for us to remain relevant in the liner business is untenable,” MISC Chief Executive Officer Nasarudin Md Idris said in an e-mailed statement today.

MISC Fleet

MISC had 30 container ships in its fleet of 173 vessels as of Nov. 1, according to its website. The company also had 29 LNG ships, 83 petroleum tankers and 28 chemical tankers.

The shipping line reorganized its container business in January 2010 by exiting Asia-Europe routes to focus on intra- Asia services.

MISC halted its stock in Kuala Lumpur ahead of the announcement. The shares have fallen 27 percent this year, worse than a 5 percent drop in the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI Index.

The company’s sales dropped to 2.6 billion ringgit in the three months ended Sept. 30 from 3.1 billion ringgit a year earlier, it said. Its container unit had a 313 million ringgit operating loss compared with a 454.5 million ringgit operating profit in energy-shipping.

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Oakley Malaysia di My-Oakley

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Oakley merupakan salah satu jenama kaca mata yang popular di dunia. Walaupun di Malaysia, Ray ban lebih digemari, tetapi bagi penggemar-penggemar sunglass Oakley ini, kaca mata ini mempunyai keistimewaanya tersendiri.

Jika dibanding dari sediri harga di butik-butik kaca mata di shopping kompleks, kita dapat lihat jenama Oakley ini jauh lebih mahal berbanding berbanding kaca mata hitam Ray-ban, tetapi dari segi populariti pastinya Ray-ban menjadi pilihan ramai.Dari segi kulaiti agak subjektif mengikut pilihan individu masing dan pastinya peminat Oakley Malaysia mengatatakan Oakely lebih baik berbanding Ray-Ban.

Sedikit sejarah tentang Oakley, mula dicipta oleh Jin Jannard pada tahun 1975 di garaj belakang rumahnya dengan bermodalkan $300.Nama Oakley diilhamkan dari nama anjingnya. Mula dijual dengan memanaggil kaca mata ini "The Oakley Grip". Pada mula ciptaanya,"The Oakley Grip" adalah khas untuk car racer dan pemain-pemain motorcross. Ini disebabkan oleh grip yang diciptanya adalah yang terbaik pada masa itu.

Oakley untuk lelaki sahaja ke? Rasanya pemikiran seperti itu patut xlagi wujud. Kaca mata apa2 pun adalah unisex tak kira lelaki atau perempuan. Memakai kaca mata bukan 100% untuk gaya sahaja tetapi juga untuk menjaga mata dari sinaran-sinaran UV yang berbahaya.Jadi Oakley sekarang banyak digayakan oleh perempuan/wanita.

Oakley Frogskin digayakan oleh perempuan.(sumber google)

Pada masa ini, Oakley lebih tertumpu dalam terutamanya dalam sponsorship extrem  game seperti motorcross, BMX, motorGP dan banyak lain sukan xtrem. Bagi peminat-peminat Oakley di Malaysia pula mereka gemar menggayakan Sunglasses Oakley ini sebagai gaya atau trademark tersendiri seperti salah seorang artis popular masa kini iaitu Zizan yang gemar menggayakkan kaca mata Oakley ini. 

"Nak beli Oakley tapi xtahu Oakley mana yang best".....Kalau di Malaysia 90% kebanyakkan mereka pasti akan memilih Oakley Frogskin. Ya Oakley Frogskin....macam mana tu? Itu gambar seperti dibawah. Bagi otai-otai Oakley Malaysia pastinya banyak collection Oakley Frogskin mereka terutama yang limited edition. Pasti harganya kini mencecah beribu-ribu ringgit.

Oakley yang menjadi kegilaan ramai peminat Oakley Malaysia. Oakley Frogskin.

Selain bergaya, pemakaian Oakley juga adalah bagi seseuatu "event" contohnya bagi mereka yang gemar cycling pastinya Oakley Armstrong menjadi pilihan, dan bagi yang menggemari aktiviti memancing, Oakley yang sesuai adalah Oakley Monster Dog Polarized. Dan bagi penggemar sukan golf mungkin Oakley Fast Jacket XL, Radar Path Golf Specific, Vanted M Frame Strike menjadi pilihan pasa golfer, selain Oakley sendiri menjual gajet-gajet golf mereka tersendiri.

Oakley sering dikaitakan dengan sukan extrem.

Walaupun jenama Oakley di Malaysia tidak segah nama Ray ban ,mungkin disebabkan jenama Ray-ban telah lama bertapak dan kukuh di Malaysia selain promosi yang kurang menjadikan kaca mata Oakley ini kurang dikenali ramai.Tetapi bagi bagi genarasi muda mereka mula "dekat" dengan jenama ini disebabkan oleh promosi tidak langsung oleh artis-artis atau movie/filem.Sebagai contoh, Oakley X-metal Mars yang dipakai oleh Brad Pitt dalam satu scenes mula menjadi ikutan. Atau mungkin juga harganya terlalu tinggi membuatkan ramai orang memilih kaca mata berjenama lain sebagai gaya mereka.

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ALAM (Akademi Laut Malaysia)invites application for Cadet sponsorship programme 2010. Applicants who have positive mindset and attitude and possess a strong desire to take up a challenge as sea-going professionals are encouraged to apply. A journey towards maritime success as a Ship Captain or a Chief Engineer with world leading maritime organizations.

Graduates may have the opportunity to sail worldwide with leading shipping companies / maritime companies with attractive tax-free salaries and employment benefits

Offered Institute:
Akademi Laut Malaysia (ALAM)

Field of Study:

• Navigating Officer Cadet (Diploma in Nautical Studies)
• Marine Engineer Officer Cadet (Diploma in Marine Engineering)

Criteria & Eligibility:
Application is based on SPM Examination Result

• Single, Male or Female with not more than 23 years of age on 13 July 2010
• SPM results with minimum of 'C' or credits in 5 subjects which include Bahasa Malaysia , English, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and Physics
• Mentally, physically and medically fit
• Minimum height of 158cm and weight of 48kg for male applicants (BMI: 18.5 – 24.9)
• Minimum height of 155cm and weight of 42kg for female applicants (BMI: 18.5 – 24.9)
• Not colour blind
• Good eyesight without visual aid for Navigating Officer Cadets
• Visual aid with a limitation of 200 for Marine Engineering Officer Cadets

Scholarship Coverage:
Fully sponsored of tuition fees, accommodation, meals, uniform, books, monthly allowance, and the modular courses.

Bonding:
Yes., about 8 – 10 years

How To Apply:
Download and complete the application form. and submit through email toalam2010intake@alam.edu.my

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More than 50 countries to participate in UAE counter-piracy conference

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With new attacks on vessels happening daily, government and industry leaders representing over 50 countries will on Monday, April 18 group in Dubai to seek meaningful solutions to the serious humanitarian and economic issue of piracy in the first high-level public-private counter piracy conference to be held in the region on the widespread threats of piracy and collaborative means to eradicate it. Co-convened by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and global marine terminal operator DP World, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, and His Excellency Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman, DP World, will inaugurate the two day conference. It brings together officials and industry leaders from more than 50 countries for high level deliberations. Under the theme “Global Challenge, Regional Responses: Forging A Common Approach to Maritime Piracy”, the summit will be attended by more than 30 foreign ministers, including from the GCC countries, senior representatives from a further 25 countries, the United Nations, the International Maritime Organisation, scores of industry leaders and international experts on maritime security and community development issues.
Included are the Foreign Ministers of most GCC countries, the Foreign Ministers of states directly affected by piracy such as Somalia, Djibouti, the Comoros, and Tanzania, the United Nations Deputy Secretary General, and Foreign Ministers from major international players such as Indonesia, Nigeria, and Pakistan. Those from the maritime industry
attending include Morten Engelstoft, COO, Maersk, Peter Swift, President, International Association of Independent Tanker Owners, Ron Widdows, President, and CEO of Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) and Chairman, World Shipping Council, Dr Stefano Messina, CEO, Messina Line and Giles Noakes, Chief Maritime Security Officer, BIMCO. Experts participating include Dr Martin Murphy, Kings College, London, and Pottengal Mukundan, Director, International Maritime Bureau, amongst others.
During the conference, both public and private initiatives to counter the devastating effects of piracy on the captives and their families and communities as well as the threat it poses to peace and security internationally will be discussed, with the aim of introducing initiatives that merge the efforts of both sectors in areas of community
development, security, and information sharing. Panel discussions will also tackle root causes of piracy, relevant international law issues, and opportunities of furthering civilian-military cooperation to ward off attacks. On the sidelines of the conference, the UAE and the United Nations will hold a fundraising session in support of the UN’s Trust Fund to Support Initiatives of States Countering Piracy off the Coast of Somalia. The aim of the fundraiser is to attract new and traditional donors to the Fund, which was established in January 2010 by the UN Secretary-General at the request of the international Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia.
The Trust Fund has launched a number of land-based counter piracy initiatives established and supported by both public and private sectors. In this vein, UAE Foreign Ministry officials have revealed that the UAE will make a significant contribution to the UN Trust Fund at the conference in reflection of its ongoing commitment to the international efforts
in the field of counter-piracy. The conference is also expected to conclude with a declaration outlining areas of cooperation between the private and public sectors with the aim of establishing a working frame to further advance cooperation in various counter piracy initiatives as well as propose others. The UAE’s position as a global hub for trade
and commerce together with its significant regional and international partnerships are expected to make the event a key platform for the coordination of the urgent international response to end the far reaching and devastating threats of piracy.
According to the International Maritime Bureau, as of April 14, 2011 and despite a heightened level of international response, there were at least 107 incidents of attacks or attempted attacks on commercial cargo ships in the Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea and off the east African coast – with 17 vessels hijacked. At least 26 ships are currently estimated
to be under pirate control, together with 532 mariners held captive, many in appalling conditions. In addition to the devastating human cost of piracy, the financial cost to global trade is also huge, with estimates as high as US$12 billion a year.

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Nine Piracy Incidents At Sea In Malaysia In First Quarter Of 2011

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Nine piracy incidents at sea occurred in Malaysia in the first quarter of 2011, including the hijacking of a tugboat and barge off Tioman Island.Vessels were also boarded in seven incidents by robbers armed with guns and knives, said the director of the International Maritime Bureau (IMB), Captain Pottengal Mukundan, Thursday. He said piracy at sea had hit an all-time high in the first three months of this year with 142 attacks worldwide where 18 vessels were hijacked, 344 crew members taken hostage, and six kidnapped. Another 45 vessels were boarded and 45 more reported being fired upon, he said in the statement. "The sharp rise was driven by a surge in piracy off the coast of Somalia where 97 attacks were recorded, up from 35 in the same period last year. Figures for piracy and armed robbery at sea in the past three months were higher than we had ever
recorded in the first quarter of any year," he said. The IMB's Piracy Reporting Centre which has monitored piracy worldwide since 1991, also reported that during the same period, pirates had murdered seven crew members and injured 34 compared with just two injuries in 2006. Mukundan said of the 18 ships hijacked during the period, 15 were
captured off the east of Somalia, in and around the Arabian Sea and one in the Gulf of Aden. "In this area alone, 299 people were taken hostage and six more were kidnapped from their vessel," he said, adding that at the last count on March 31, IMB figures showed that Somali pirates were holding captive 596 crew members on 28 ships. He noted that
there were also a dramatic increase in violence and techniques used by pirates in the seas off Somalia. "The overwhelming number of vessels hijcked off Somalia took place east and northeast of the Gulf of Aden. The positions of some of the attackers' mother ships are known. It is vital that strong action is taken against these mother ships to
prevent further hijackings," he said. Mukundan also said that large tankers carrying oil and other flammable chemicals were particularly vulnerable to firearms attacks. "Three big tankers of over 100,000 tonnes deadweight had been hijacked off the Horn of Africa this year. Of a total of 97 vessels attacked in this region, 37 were tankers and of these, 20 had a deadweight of more that 100,000 tonnes," he said. Elsewhere, he said the Indian navy captured 61 Somalia pirates on a hijacked ship off India's west coast, while Nigeria recorded five incidents with three attacks against vessels in Lagos. "Crews in the area are reporting increased violence, including one incident where all 27 crew members were injured. "IMB's concern about an expansion of Nigeria-style piracy has been heightened by the hijacking of a chemical tanker off neighbouring Benin, which its captors finally directed to Lagos," he said.

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Portside and Starboard side of a ship

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Most of you might have heard the term Portside and Starboard side in relation to a ship.. These are actuallynautical terms which refer to the left and right side of the ship respectively when you are looking towards theBow (the front of the ship – also known as Fore).. The rear of the ship is termed as Stern (also known as Aft)..

There are many answers as to the evolution of the names Port & Starboard as below..

As per Wikipedia, before ships had rudders on their centerlines, they were steered by use of a specialized steering oar.. This oar was held by an oarsman located in the stern (back) of the ship.. However, like most of society, there were many more right-handed sailors than left-handed sailors. This meant that the steering oar (which had been broadened to provide better control) used to be affixed to the right side of the ship..

The term Port was derived from the practice of sailors mooring ships on the left side at ports in order to prevent the steering oar from being crushed..

From the Longboat museum in Oslo it is learned that a viking longboat was steered by a large wooden plank called a “steer board”.. The modern day equivelent is a “tiller” or “rudder”.. The steer-board was operated by the helmsman facing forward and, since most people are right-handed, he would naturally hold the steer-board in his right hand.. Since the steer-board was always on the right, the righthand side of the vessle became known as the steer-board side..

Subsequently the term “steer-board” blended into the English language and evolved into “starboard”..

Another version is that, in the olden days before the advent of maps, navigation was done by following the arrangement of stars in the sky.. Usually old sailing ships had long masts & sails which disturbed the visibility of the helmsman and the sailors arranged a deck extending out on the right side to watch the stars & continue sailing.. So one person on the ship used to read the location of the starts sitting on the deck & convey the same to the Helmsman.. The deck that was used to look at the stars and decide the sailing route was termed as starboard deck.. Because of this extended deck on the right side, only the other side of the ship could be brought towards the port and it was named as portside..

Once the modern centerpost rudder was developed, it was no longer necessary to dock with the vessel’s portside to port.. Ships now dock starboard or portside alongside..

Another bit of interesting information is that the Starboard side has Green navigation lights and port side has Red navigation lights and the Aft of the ship has a white light.. If there are two vessels approaching each other head-on, each should alter course to starboard, so that they pass each other port-to-port unless otherwise communicated much like the rules of the road..

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MISC names new IMO II Chemical Tankers

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MISC Berhad (MISC) held the naming ceremony of its 10th Chemical tanker, Bunga Allium. The 38,000 dwt tanker is the third in a series of eight IMO II chemical tankers

ordered from the STX shipyard in South Korea by MISC. Bunga Allium was recently delivered on 5 January 2010 and has sailed on her first voyage from South Korea to Pasir Gudang. Her delivery brings the number of MISC's owned and in-chartered Chemical tankers to 21, further strengthening MISC's position as a reliable and safe transporter of chemicals and vegetable oils.

The coming into service of Bunga Allium is part of MISC's rapid chemical fleet expansion programme, which will see MISC receiving a total of 15 chemical tankers over the next 2 years. These additional vessels will provide MISC with the critical mass required to better serve its customers globally and at the same time, allow MISC to expand its global presence. Similar to her sister vessels, Bunga Akasia and Bunga Alamanda, which were delivered last year, Bunga Allium is well-suited to carry a wide variety of vegetable oil, chemical and CPP cargoes, thus, increasing its service offerings and competitiveness in the chemical shipping industry.

The naming ceremony was officiated by Ms. Ngau Sue Ching, daughter of Mr. Ngau Boon Keat, Chairman of Dialog Group (Dialog). MISC and Dialog are joint venture partners in developing, managing and operating a tank terminal at the Port of Tanjung Langsat, Johor, Malaysia. The first phase operation of the Tanjung Langsat terminal was launched in September 2009 and the second phase is currently underway and targeted for completion in April 2010. MISC has also recently entered into a joint-venture with VTTI Tanjung Bin S.A, a subsidiary of Vitol Tank Terminals International B.V. (VTTI), part of the leading international energy trading group, Vitol, to jointly construct, commission and operate an oil terminal with a base capacity of approximately 741,200 cubic meters at Tanjung Bin, Johor, Malaysia.

The naming ceremony was held at the Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering (MMHE) Yard in Pasir Gudang, Johor. MMHE, a subsidiary of MISC, is a regional leader in marine and heavy engineering and through MMHE, MISC is one of the few shipping companies in the world with the capability to offer in-house dry-docking and refurbishment to its vessel, ensuring their reliability in service.

Along the expansion of its fleet, MISC also focuses on the development of sea-going professionals in its effort to ensure that the company and the industry will continue to have sufficient supply of high-calibre maritime graduates, through its in-house maritime academy, Akademi Laut Malaysia (ALAM).

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MISC wins case againts Equatorial

04:20 MARITIME NEWS, SEAFARER LOVE 1 Comment

In the case of Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services Pte Ltd (Equatorial) v MISC Berhad (MISC), the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has ruled in favour of MISC,

upholding the fact that MISC did not enter into any contract for the supply of bunker with Equatorial, hence there being no basis for the admiralty action brought against MISC by Equatorial.

The decision of the appeal was handed down last week by the Ninth Circuit three judge panel, who unanimously upheld the United States District Court for the Central District of California's vacatur of Equatorial's maritime attachment to MISC's property, M/T Bunga Kasturi Lima.

This much eagerly awaited decision is warmly welcomed by all shipping giants globally as no physical supplier can now arrest vessels without the presence of proper legally binding contract supported by sufficient evidentiary documents, causing grave commercial strain on the ship owners.

The legal battle between the two companies began in April 2008, when Equatorial attached M/T Bunga Kasturi Lima, a vessel belonging to MISC in Long Beach, California, to acquire jurisdiction over MISC and to obtain security for their claim. Equatorial alleged that MISC breached a contract purportedly entered into between Equatorial and MISC. Equatorial specifically asserted that MISC had purchased bunker from Equatorial and Equatorial had delivered the bunker fuels to MISC's vessels for over USD 22 million. It is further alleged that MISC never paid Equatorial for the various deliveries.

It was always the contention of MISC that it had no direct relationship with Equatorial. MISC entered into a contract for the purchase of bunker with Market Asia Link Sdn Bhd ("MAL"), a separate and unaffiliated company. In addition MISC received invoices from, and made remittances directly, to MAL for all bunkers supplied to the various vessels. The fact that MAL procured its bunker supply from Equatorial is immaterial. MISC was never provided with copies of Equatorial's invoices, and thus there was no contractual nexus between MISC and Equatorial. Hence based on the fact that Equatorial failed to show that it had a valid prima facie admiralty claim, the US District Court of California vacated the attachment. However, Equatorial appealed against the decision to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit which is the highest Federal Court in California.

In a published decision, written by Chief Judge Kozinski, the Ninth Circuit panel concluded that the District Court properly vacated the attachment because Equatorial failed to carry its burden of showing it had stated a valid prima facie breach of contract (or a contract at all when applying the evidentiary standard) against MISC.

Following the positive outcome of this case, MISC will now focus on pursuing a legal claim for approximately USD 500,000.00 against Equatorial for all damages caused as a result of wrongful attachment of MISC's vessel.

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Malaysia International Shipping Corporation (MISC) Museum

05:34 MALAYSIAN SEAFARER, MISC SHIPS, SEAFARER LOVE No Comments

"Set up by the Malaysian International Shipping Corporation in 1992, the MISC Museum is the first of its kind Malaysia. Located at the ground floor of Wisma MISC in Jalan Conlay, the Museum gives an insight into MISC's development as the national shipping line since its incorporation in 1968. The museum is divided into 12 sections, each dealing with a particular range of related subjects such as shipbuilding, ships of the world, communications at sea, history of ships in Malaysia, maritime laws and career at sea.

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Life onboard ship same today and yesterday?

20:54 MARITIME DISCUSSION, SEAFARER LOVE, SEAFARER'S LIFE No Comments

Only best people can go to sea.

Many seafarers are asked how they ended up at sea! Just like somebody may ask a teacher or a bricklayer why he or she became one, the answers tend to be varied and often without path to the end result. One common reason for entering a particular career is because "my father did it and so did my grandfather". Some extremely obvious reasons for going to sea might have been to get away from home or to see the world; equally so many rusty seafarers today embarked upon their careers for lack of anything else to do, because some cranky careers advisor suggested they do so or because they had been recently dumped by the school hottie!
Seafarers are molded from any number of reasons with many having no clue as to whether they will become an engineer, mate or cook even after they have decided to sign up! Whilst others have had the sea in their blood since the day they were conceived.

The Industry has changed though. Many a salty seafarer will prop up the local bars in seaside towns the world over. They will regale those who will listen with stories that baffle and defy gravity, they will accept drinks from anybody who offers and in return will tell them "it's not like it used to be". And they are correct! Life at sea has changed dramatically in the last ten years and many (especially the old-timers) will say that it's not for the better.

Yes, the industry has changed and probably faster than when the steamship came along and rang the death knell on the sail ships. Ten years ago everybody decided that seafarers were suffering from stress, that ships should run like shore-based establishments and that people should be accountable for their actions; i.e. a paper trail should be laid. Ten years ago paperwork on ships was nothing more than the daily log; the typing of the monthly stores order onto the telex machine and some night orders hastily scribbled by the captain after has last gin and tonic of the night! And modern communications have brought ships into the civilized world. Ten years ago only cruise ships and research vessel could afford the large golf-ball satellite dishes on the monkey island, now all ships have them and the companies send emails and make telephone calls, not daily but the whole day, to the extent that captains and mates are now short of a secretary or two were once they were short of something to do!

Then, in these days of heightened safety cultures alcohol was suddenly frowned upon and the sustenance that kept many engineers and mates together and in one piece was removed from their grasp, a forbidden item that was to be no more.

It has not stopped there. As a result of 9-11, the terrorist attack on the world Trade Center in New York, the bureaucrats ashore rapidly suggested that ships could be used as potential bomb carriers (a laden gas tanker running up the St. Lawrence Seaway with a bomb onboard could cause untold loss of life and damage) and so ships and the people that sail them suddenly received a whole new host of regulations to follow and associated paperwork to fill in. The Chief Officers, once a figurehead to be frightened of, now has many hats to wear - safety officer, loading master and now the security officer!

Before the last ten years brought paperwork to ships and before masters found themselves in front of a computer more often than looking out of the bridge window, certain idealistic facets of a life-at-sea were conjured up in many minds! A wife in every port maybe? Cruising across the Atlantic sipping sherry on the mezzanine deck after having had a quick dip in the pool? A week in Tripoli, a Caribbean cruise and picking bananas before heading home to Barry (a port in Wales not the boyfriend)? It all sounds very nice, doesn't it?

Not many ships have swimming pools these days! If they do they won't have the sherry to drink! And anyway not many ships stay long enough in port these days to allow anybody to go ashore! Time is precious and port stays cost money!

Is there any reason why anybody should go to sea these days and if so what for?
As the paperwork and the bureaucracy have increased tenfold so has the nature of the job changed! Senior officers are now accountable for their actions, the bosses ashore are equally accountable for theirs, and so responsibility tends to lie where it is born and bred than shifted down to the lowest man in the pile! For those entering the business today this is fantastic, a clear cut and structured path ahead were everything is black and white - for those complaining about the change it is often due to an inability to take the change onboard, to grasp it and to realize that it is for their benefit too and not something forced upon them by a bunch of non-seafaring types ashore with nothing better to do with themselves except make up silly regulations.

Many would say that in their younger years they fell in love the world over, many would also say that they caught every disease imaginable that they were ripped off more times than they could count and that for the most part they couldn't remember anything anyway as they were too pissed! Most shore leaves were spent in alcoholic oblivion; the girl's of the night equally pissed but with a sober eye on the guy's wallet.

Life at sea has changed. Trips are more structured and the seafarers more professional than they ever were - life onboard depends on the individuals and how they accept the life, a life that no longer depends on crates of booze and alcoholic oblivion! Modern communications allow for easy access to phone calls home, no more waiting until land is seen and a painful session of calling up land based radio stations is enacted; the future states that all ships will have twenty-four hour internet access, with vessels looking towards wireless access for all onboard. Trips are getting shorter and the leave longer; the laughable idea of going to sea for ten months and having one month at home has been nearly replaced with equal time on and equal time off!
Work for six months of the year on a tax free salary?

And so why would seafarers go to sea today? They go because it is an honest career that brings the bread and butter onto the table. There might not be a wife in every port, the company may require the same written entries to be made in about six different books and logs and the Chief Engineer might be a grumpy old sod because he can't have drink but …….wow, what a life to be had!

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Why Ship is called she

20:42 MARITIME DISCUSSION, SEAFARER LOVE No Comments

 

Puteri Delima Satu

A ship is called a ‘she’ because there is always a great deal of bustle around her;

There is usually a gang of men about,

She has a waist and stays;

It takes a lot of paint to keep her good looking;

It is not the initial expense that breaks you, it is the upkeep;

She can be all decked out;

It takes an experienced man to handle her correctly;

And without a man at the helm, she is absolutely uncontrollable.

She shows her topsides, hides her bottom and, when coming into port, always heads for the buoys.

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Mahkamah khas industri maritim perkapalan

09:22 MALAYSIAN SEAFARER, MARITIME NEWS, SEAFARER LOVE No Comments

PENUBUHAN mahkamah khusus bagi menyelesaikan kes sivil berkaitan industri maritim, baru-baru ini, mampu memacu pertumbuhan agresif dalam sektor perkapalan negara, kata Timbalan Menteri Pengangkutan, Datuk Abdul Rahim Bakri.

Beliau berkata, penubuhan mahkamah itu adalah inisiatif khas kerajaan bagi memastikan industri perkapalan tempatan kekal relevan dan berdaya saing pada peringkat antarabangsa.

Katanya, pelbagai isu dan kerugian pihak industri dapat dielakkan apabila sesuatu kes berlaku di perairan negara dapat diselesaikan dengan segera tanpa perlu menunggu giliran di mahkamah sivil seperti sebelum ini.

“Sektor perkapalan menjadi nadi pengangkutan perdagangan antarabangsa yang mewakili 95 peratus, justeru kerajaan bersedia menyediakan asas baik dan menarik kepada pihak industri bagi memastikan negara mencapai pertumbuhan baik, manfaat daripada potensi ini.

“Antaranya menerusi komitmen mewujudkan integriti dalam industri ini kerana sebarang kelewatan membabitkan perundangan sivil di perairan ini akan menyebabkan kapal tidak beroperasi dan ia akan mendatangkan pelbagai masalah dan kerugian kepada pihak pengusaha serta kerajaan,” katanya selepas merasmikan Pameran dan Persidangan Maritim dan Logistik Asia Keenam 2010 di Kuala Lumpur, semalam.

Sementara itu, Abdul Rahim berkata, kerajaan menyasarkan isu lebihan kapal berbanding permintaan akibat krisis ekonomi, baru-baru ini, akan selesai dalam tempoh satu hingga dua tahun lagi.

Katanya, berdasarkan petunjuk ekonomi negara pengeluar dunia semakin memberangsangkan disokong pemulihan kuasa besar ekonomi.
“Kerajaan menyedari krisis ekonomi dunia telah menjejaskan syarikat perkapalan di Malaysia dan juga Asia, namun sasaran keluar dari kesan krisis ini adalah optimistik berdasarkan kepada pengeluar antarabangsa yang bersedia meningkatkan eksport mereka,” katanya.

Pengerusi Persatuan Pemilik Kapal Malaysia (MASA), Ir. Nordin Mat Yusoff, berkata walaupun tempahan pengangkutan perkapalan global terus menunjukkan penurunan kepada 7,495 kapal pada awal September lalu, iaitu nilai terendah sejak 2006, beberapa negara utama dalam industri sudah mula bangkit memperoleh tempahan baru.

Katanya, negara seperti Korea Selatan, Jepun dan China dilaporkan sudah pulih untuk menerima tempahan perkhidmatan baru khususnya bagi kapal jenis kontena dan tangki yang akan memberi kesan pengurangan tawaran perkhidmatan dalam tempoh tiga tahun bermula 2012.

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Syarikat Perkapalan Harus Tingkatkan Usaha

09:11 MARITIME NEWS, SEAFARER LOVE No Comments

KUALA LUMPUR – Bekas Perdana Menteri Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad hari ini menggesa syarikat perkapalan tempatan agar menggiatkan usaha menarik mereka yang berminat menjadi pelaut menyertai profesion itu.

“Orang ramai perlu tahu pelaut adalah profesion yang mulia dengan potensi yang besar dan peluang kerjaya yang banyak,” katanya ketika berucap pada jamuan malam sambutan jubli perak Institut Kelautan Malaysia (Ikmal), di sini malam ini.

Dr Mahathir berkata bilangan pelaut tempatan sedia ada masih belum mencukupi untuk menampung keperluan armada Malaysia.

Buat masa ini armada Malaysia mengandungi lebih 4,700 buah kapal dagang dan lebih 1,000 daripadanya terlibat dengan perdagangan antarabangsa, kata beliau.

“Sekarang berdasarkan rekod, kita ada sekitar 20,000 pelaut tempatan tetapi kebanyakan berkhidmat untuk perdagangan domestik. Pada masa yang sama kebergantungan kita kepada pelaut asing berterusan dan tahun ini sahaja kita ada lebih 9,500 orang berkhidmat di atas kapal kita,” katanya.

Mereka katanya, menyumbang secara signifikan kepada sektor ekonomi dan bukan saja profesional dalam melakukan kerja tetapi juga boleh digunakan untuk melatih tenaga kerja tempatan dalam usaha Malaysia mencapai status negara maju pada 2020.

“Tidak perlu diperkatakan bahawa kita wajar mempunyai tenaga kerja terlatih, berkemahiran tinggi, cekap dan bermotivasi tinggi agar dapat memacu negara kita,” katanya.

Justeru kata Dr Mahathir, badan profesional seperti Ikmal harus mempromosikan rasa bangga sebagai golongan profesional dalam diri pelatih sedia ada dan juga bakal rekrut. – BERNAMA

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Information for Cadets DNS 11 and DME 25

12:05 ALAM EVENTS AND NEWS, SEAFARER LOVE No Comments

A.     Incomplete Sea Time

1. Cadets who have done sea time between 10 to 12 months are allowed to proceed to Semester 5. They may continue their sea time during Semester 5 break or after Semester 6.
2. Cadets who  have done less than 10 months sea time, they are required to continue with their ship berth phase. They may register for Semester 5 in April 2011, PROVIDED that they have completed the required sea time by then. If they still have not completed their sea time by April 2011, then they are to continue with their sea time and may register for Semester 5 in December 2011.

B.      New Reporting Date for Semester 5 (DNS 11 and DME 25)

• For Cadets who have completed their sea time and those who fall under category A1 above, their reporting date for Semester 5 has been postponed from 26th December 2010 to 2nd January 2011. This decision was made for the convenience of the Cadets and they must report on 2nd January 2011 for an Induction course.

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Job Vacancies at ALAM

11:54 ALAM EVENTS AND NEWS, SEAFARER LOVE No Comments

 

 ALAM is the best maritime Academy in Malaysia

ALAM offers a conducive working, learning and living environment. In our quest to develop future leaders in the maritime industry, we are sourcing for qualified and experienced individuals to join our dynamic team and pursue an excellent career opportunity with us, in the following positions:

1. HEAD, MARITIME MANAGEMENT STUDIES (MELAKA CAMPUS)

The Job
A leadership role, with a strong passion for people development, in driving initiatives which include planning, strategizing, developing and execution of maritime management-related programmes in a smooth and effective manner to meet the customers’ requirements.

The Person  

• Possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in Nautical Studies or Nautical Science AND/OR COC Class 1 Deck Officer (Master Mariner).
• A strategic thinker, with a minimum 5 years working experience/ teaching experience related to maritime education and training.
• Possesses knowledge in local and international maritime rules, regulations and practices as well as the latest developments in maritime industry.
• Possesses excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to resolve problems creatively and to think out of the box.

2. MANAGER, QUALITY & HSE (MELAKA CAMPUS)

The Job
A leadership role, with a strong inclination towards quality improvements and safety best practices, in driving initiatives which include planning, strategizing and execution of strategic initiatives in relation towards maintaining and uplifting ALAM’s Quality and HSE standards to the next level.

The Person

• Possess a Degree of Quality Management (Environment Health & Safety) or any relevant discipline.
• Possesses a minimum 5 years management experience in Quality and HSE.
• Strong working knowledge in MS ISO 9001:2000, HSE Management System as well as related laws and legislations such as Occupational Safety and Health Act and Environmental Quality Act & Regulations.
• Possesses excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to resolve problems creatively and to think out of the box.

3. PRINCIPAL LECTURERS/ SENIOR LECTURERS/ LECTURERS FOR NAUTICAL STUDIES & MARINE ENGINEERING COURSES (PRE-SEA & POST SEA, MELAKA AND TERENGGANU CAMPUSES)

The Job
An educationist role, with a strong passion towards people development, in engaging with the students and effectively deliver subjects such as Navigation & Seamanship, Meteorology, Magnetism & Gyro, Ship Construction & Stability, Marine Power Plant and Electrical & Electronics Engineering depending upon area specialization.
The job requires the incumbent to creatively dissect a whole body of knowledge into teachable learning points in the process of engaging with the students as well as conduct practical training classes outside the formal classroom environment. The incumbent will be expected to be involved in all aspects of education, training and academic activities including student management. The incumbent will also contribute towards course development & curriculum design, student assessment and course evaluation.

The Person

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nautical Studies or Nautical Science AND/OR Class 1 Deck Officer (Master Mariner) COC.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Engineering AND/OR Class 1 (Chief Engineer) COC, Bachelor; Degree in Marine Technology, Naval Architecture or Ocean Engineering.
• Teaching experience is a definite advantage.
• For Principal Lecturer’s position, minimum 10 years teaching experience required.
• For Senior Lecturer’s position, minimum 5 years teaching experience required.
• Passionate about teaching and educating people.
• Service on chemical/LNG Gas Tanker and/or offshore vessels, DP vessels etc would be an added advantage.

4. MEDICAL INSTRUCTOR (MELAKA CAMPUS)

The Job
An educationist role, with a strong passion towards people development, in engaging with the students and effectively deliver subjects such as Elementary First Aid, Medical First Aid, Medical Care and etc.
The job requires the incumbent to creatively dissect a whole body of knowledge into teachable learning points in the process of engaging with the students as well as conduct practical training classes outside the formal classroom environment. The incumbent will be expected to be involved in all aspects of education, training and academic activities including student management. The incumbent will also contribute towards course development & curriculum design, student assessment and course evaluation.

The Person

• A qualified/certified Medical Assistant with experience in training and education
• Passionate about teaching and educating people.
• Possesses excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to resolve problems creatively and to think out of the box.

  
5. COUNSELOR (MELAKA AND TERENGGANU CAMPUSES)

The Job
A leadership role, with a strong passion for people development, a strong sense of care and culturally-sensitive, in engaging with the students in providing counseling and advisory services as well as handling students’ grievances.

The Person

• Possess a Degree in Counseling, Psychology or any relevant discipline.
• At least 5 years working experience in providing counseling service to students.
• Possesses excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to resolve problems creatively and to think out of the box.
• Outgoing personality with a creative and innovative mind.

  
6. EXECUTIVE/SENIOR EXECUTIVE, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING (MELAKA CAMPUS)

The Job
A supporting role, the job primarily requires the incumbent to assist the Manager, Corporate Planning and Business Development to formulate and develop new market segments in the maritime industry. The incumbent shall also responsible in building networks and strengthening the corporate relationships with the customers.

The Person

• Possess a Degree in Business Studies/ Administration/ Chartered Institute of Marketing or any relevant discipline.
• Possesses at least 5 years working experience shipping, maritime training and education or maritime-related industry.
• Outgoing personality with creative and innovative mind.
• Having strong drive to achieve target.
• Possesses excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to resolve problems creatively and to think out of the box.
• Able to interact with people from diverse cultures and background.

ADDITIONAL QUALITIES
High degree of integrity, maturity, professionalism and loyalty.
Strong leadership qualities and good interpersonal skills.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE AND PLACEMENT
Salary shall commensurate with qualification(s) and experience. Apart from an attractive basic salary, ALAM also provides extensive medical and life insurance coverage, housing and car loan interest subsidy schemes, excellent career & staff development opportunities and a 5-day work-week. Placement will either be at our Melaka or Terengganu Campus. For faculty members, attractive professional allowance as per qualification as well as weekend teaching allowance will be provided.

APPLICATION Interested candidates are requested to write-in to the following address stating full details of qualification(s) and experience, present and expected salary, contact number, postal as well as electronic mail addresses and enclose together a recent passport-sized photograph (n.r.) to:

HR Management & Administration AKADEMI LAUT MALAYSIA (ALAM)
Window Delivery 2051
Masjid Tanah Post Office
78300 Masjid Tanah
MELAKA
(Attn: Cik Noraini Bt A. Samad)

Kindly note down the position title on the top left of the envelope. Alternatively, please fax to 06-3876700 or e-mail to mma@alam.edu.my. Only short listed candidates will be notified.

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Ship Administration Officer (AO)

11:46 ALAM EVENTS AND NEWS, SEAFARER LOVE 2 Comments

Set Sail For A Carrer At Sea

Join us as Ship Administration Officer (AO) and journey towards maritime success with MISC group of companies. We are looking for applicants who have positive mindset and attitude and possess a strong desire to take up work challenges at sea.


Core Responsibilities:
■To assist Master with daily administrative task and duties inclusive of handling port formalities.
■To maintain records for Officer and crew certification, monthly wages, working hours, Health and Safety Environment matters and assist matters in ensuring compliance with International, local and company’s regulations and requirement.
■Function as Head of Catering Department and responsible for safety, efficient cost control, well-planned meals and good housekeeping.
■Assist in general communication on board as instructed by Master.

Entry Requirements:
■Bachelor Degree in Human Resource, Business Administration and Business Management from  Institutions of Higher Learning recognized by Malaysian Government
■Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply
■Positive mindset and effective supervisory qualities
■Proactive, dynamic, high self- discipline and pleasant personality
■Possess a strong desire to take up a challenge as a Sea Going Professional
■Single, Male or Female, not more than 27 years of age
■Mentally, physically and medically fit
■Minimum height of 158cm and weight of 48kg for male applicants (BMI: 18.5 -  24.9)
■Minimum height of 155cm and weight of 42kg for female applicants (BMI: 18.5 - 24.9)
■Normal colour vision

Career Benefits:
Sail worldwide with MISC group of companies with attractive tax-free salaries and employment benefits
Those who are interested, meet the above requirements and have a strong desire to take up the challenge, should submit their application online with a detailed resume, copies of certificates, one recent passport size photo and contact number to corporate@alam.edu.my no later than 15 April 2011 by 5p.m
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
SPONSORSHIP BY MISC GROUP OF COMPANIES

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Gempa bumi 8.9 skala Richter cetuskan Tsunami di Jepun

08:03 MARITIME NEWS, SEAFARER LOVE No Comments

Gempa bumi bermagnitud 8.9 itu melanda Jepun hari ini, mencatatkan ketinggian ombak 10 meter yang mengakibatkan kapal tercampak ke pesisir pantai. Setakat ni berita terkini AFP melaporkan seramai 60 orang pulak mangsa tsunami di Sendai Jepun terbunuh, manakala 56 orang hilang, jumlah ni mungkin akan meningkat lagi.

Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia dalam satu kenyataan mengesahkan bahawa gempa bumi kuat bermagnitud 8.8 pada skala Richter yang berlaku di pantai Honshu, Jepun pada jam 1.46 petang tidak menimbulkan ancaman tsunami kepada Malaysia.

Laporan media asing berkata, gegaran gempa bumi yang kuat melanda Jepun dan menggoncang bangunan-bangunan di Tokyo selama beberapa minit dan memaksa orang ramai meninggalkan kediaman mereka.

Laporan awal melaporkan satu gegaran dengan magnitud 7.9 tetapi ditingkatkan kepada magnitud 8.8, yang melanda negara itu kira-kira 400km dari Tokyo.

- BERNAMA

 Sendai Port

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