Malaysian Maritime Academy

The Malaysian Maritime Academy (ALAM; Malay: Akademi Laut Malaysia) is a maritime training academy in Malaysia. The main campus and training centre are located in Kuala Sungai Baru, Melaka. Since 1977, the academy promotes training for seagoing personnel. Malaysian Maritime Academy or better known as ALAM is a well developed 30 hectares campus situated overlooking the busy Straits of Malacca.

The Academy made its maiden voyage when there was a need of Malaysian seafarers. This was pioneered by MISC Berhad, International Shipping Carriers Hong Kong and the Malaysian Ministry of Transport which contributed to the birth of Maritime Training Centre (MTC).

In 1981, the MTG was upgraded to an academy with the award of government charter by former prime minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohammad and named Akademi Laut Malaysia. The academy was subsequently placed under the supervision of the Implementation and Coordination unit, Prime Minister's Department.

In 1997, ALARM was privatised to Malaysian Maritime Academy Sdn. Bhd. (MMASB), a consortium comprising Malaysia International Shipping Corporation (MISC BERHAD), Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), Penang Shipbuilding and Construction Sdn. Bhd. and Klang Port Management Sdn. Bhd.

Today, ALAM is fully owned by MISC Berhad.

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