Nurturing the talent of future maritime professionals
Maritime education, training and innovation are a priority for us. As one of the leading maritime education and training institutions in the region, Akademi Laut Malaysia (ALAM) offers the full spectrum of maritime courses including nautical and marine engineering programmes, maritime and offshore safety courses, simulator-based courses and maritime management programmes, as well as research and consultancy services.
ALAM is operated by the Malaysian Maritime Academy Sdn. Bhd. (MMASB), a wholly-owned entity of MISC.
Maritime Education Training
About ALAM
ALAM is the leading maritime training academy in Malaysia. Founded in 1977, ALAM has trained thousands of maritime professionals for both onshore and offshore operations. The 67-acre academy and training centre is located on a campus in Melaka, overlooking the busy Straits of Malacca.
ALAM houses internationally benchmarked maritime education and training facilities at its 75-acre campus, including full-mission simulators and specialised labs. Our well-equipped learning facilities, hostels and communal dining hall are designed with the students in mind. With advanced classrooms, workshops and simulation centres, ALAM is committed to providing you with every opportunity to achieve your full potential – professionally, intellectually and socially.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
ALAM achievements
More than 170 tailored/customised courses
13,900 cadetship programme enrolment since 1977
Conducted Malaysia's first hybrid STCW course
Excellent health & safety culture (MSOSH Gold Merit Award 2022)
CAREER PATHWAYS
From grassroots programs to international seafarers
ALAM is the region’s leading academy offering Cadetship qualifications, Advanced Post Sea training and Modular courses for aspiring maritime professionals. We offer comprehensive curriculums to prepare our graduates as officers, engineers, researchers and consultants in the global maritime industry.
Recognition and licensing bodies
To ensure that ship personnel perform to the highest standards, ALAM's curriculum exceeds the requirements of IMO's Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) and demands enhanced levels of competency attainment from its graduates.
