Malaysian Maritime Academy (ALAM) - Merchant Marine Training Programs

Merchant Marine Cadetship Programs & Ratings, Nautical Programs & Marine Engineering, STCW 2010 and Offshore Training for Professional Mariners at ALAM Malaysia

Located at Kuala Sungai Baru in Malaysia, Malaysian Maritime Academy (ALAM) was born out of a non-profit making body called MATES (Malaysian Training and Education for Seamen) Foundation, consisting of the Malaysian International Shipping Corporation Berhad (MISC Berhad), International Shipping Carriers Hong Kong, and the Malaysian Ministry of Transport as their main promoters, the foundation soon pioneered the Maritime Training Centre (MTC) in 1977.

ALAM's courses are structured to facilitate and equip students with competence beyond compliance and by working in collaboration with both local and international maritime-related organizations and institutions. ALAM creates a path heading towards a satisfying and assured career in the Malaysian and global maritime industry.

ALAM is the only MET institution in Malaysia that offers the full range of maritime shipping related training to seafarers serving onboard domestic as well as foreign going vessels and for shore based shipping personnel. This includes the training for new entrants (cadetship training) to the highest level of Master / Chief Engineer COC.

Seagoing Cadetship Program

• Diploma in Nautical Studies (3 years): Diploma in Nautical Studies (DNS) aims to provide you the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills to serve on merchant navy vessel of more than 500 gross tonnages. This program also helps to develop students to be a certified watchkeeping officer on unlimited voyage. The course will take a total of 3 years, spread over 3 phases. Students who enrol will need to complete all the mandatory phases required by the Director of Marine, under the Malaysian Marine Department. Upon successful completion of the training and passing all the qualifying prerequisites, you will be awarded with a Diploma in Nautical Studies and a Certificate of Competency as Officer in Charge of Navigational Watch.
• Diploma in Marine Engineering (3 years): Specially designed to provide you with the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills to serve onboard a merchant navy vessel of more than 750kW, you will graduate as a certified watchkeeping engineering officer. This course will take a total of 3 years, spread over 3 phases. Students who enroll will need to complete all the mandatory phases required by the Malaysian Marine Department. Upon successful completion of the training and passing all the qualifying prerequisites, you will be awarded with a Diploma in Marine Engineering and be Certificate of Competency as Officer in Charge of Engineering Watch.

Ratings Program

• Deck Ratings - STCW Program (5 months): Able Seafarers Deck (ASD) STCW 2010 Manila Amendment (regulation II/5) - In accordance with the STCW regulation II/5, this certification course best prepares you to serve on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more as deck ratings. It also provides you the required knowledge and skills as required by navigational watchkeeping, operation or maintenance and safety under the direct supervision of the master or officer in charge of a navigational watch.
• Deck Ratings - Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) Program (10 months): SKM Level 3 Navigational Watchkeeping and Deck Operation - SKM is recognized by the industry as well as the government sectors in Malaysia, providing an exciting career and personal development path and aims to produce skilled and qualified workers to enhance the competitiveness of local industries in the world market. At the end of the program, you will be awarded with the Able Seafarers Deck (ASD) certificate recognized by the Malaysia Marine Department together with the SKM Level 3 from JPK.

Maritime Studies Program

• Diploma in Maritime Transportation and Logistics (DMTL) (2 years): This program focuses on the technical, operational, and regulatory aspects of maritime Cargo transportation and logistics management.
• Diploma in Maritime Business Administration (DMBA) (2 years): This program focuses on the aspects of maritime business administration and economics, providing the exposure to entrepreneurship and the analytical tools to enhance skills in critical thinking, problem solving and innovation.
• Diploma in Maritime Management (DMM) (2 years): This program focuses on the areas of maritime management, challenges and opportunities in shipping and port management.
• Diploma in Maritime Services (DMS) (2 years): This program focuses on integrated maritime services, including port management, shipping, insurance in shipping and transport logistics and warehouse management to facilitate the flow of supply chain systems.

Advanced Post Sea Courses

• Nautical Studies (26 weeks): ALAM prepares students for the combined Class 2 and Class 1 Certificate of Competencies (CoC) (Master & Chief Mate on Ship of 3000GT or more - A1MC). The Class 2 and Class 1 COCs allow students to be a Chief Officer and a Master to command on various types of ships worldwide, respectively. This program will prepare students to excel in their written examinations and to appear for an Oral examination conducted by the Malaysia Marine Department.
• Marine Engineering: The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to prepare them for the certificate of competency for unlimited voyage and near coastal voyage.

STCW Modular Courses

Maritime Safety Modular Courses

• Basic Training
• Basic Training for Oil & Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations
• Basic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations
• Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat Other Than Fast Rescue Boats
• Advanced Fire Fighting
• Medical First Aid
• Medical Care
• Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operation
• Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operation
• Advanced Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operation
• Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operation (Revalidation)
• Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operation (Revalidation)
• Advanced Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operation (Revalidation)
• Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat (Revalidation)
• Advanced Fire Fighting (Revalidation)
• Basic Training (Revalidation)

Marine Engineering Courses

• Electrical High Voltage Course (Operation & Management)

Maritime Management Studies

• Ship Security Officer
• Company Security Officer
• Marine Facility Security Officer
• Ship Security Awareness
• Person Designated with Security Duties

Simulator Based Training

Full Mission Ship Handling Simulator

• Shiphandling & Manoeuvring (Operational Level)
• Shiphandling & Manoeuvring (Management Level)
• Bridge Resource & Team Management
• Senior Officers Leadership Attainment Programme
• Shiphandling for Marine Pilots
• Shiphandling for Ship-To-Ship Operations
• Shiphandling for VLCC
• Bridge Resource Management
• Bridge Team Management
• Offshore Supply Vessel Manoeuvring
• Junior Officer Induction Programme
• Navigational Workshop for Junior Deck Officers
• Marine Navigational Workshop
• Marine Pilot Training - Basic
• Marine Pilot Training - Advanced
• Full Mission Engine Room Simulator

Engine Room Simulator Training

• Engine Room Operational Training for Junior Engineers (Motor/Steam)
• Engine Room Resource Management
• Senior Engineer Leadership Assessment Program
• Generator Operation
• Junior Engineer Induction Programme
• Engine Resource & Team Management
• Engine Room Simulator Based Assessment (Operational Level)
• LNG Bunkering Operational & Management Level Course
• LNG Bunkering Respond & Assist Level Course
• Advanced Training for IGF Ship Course
• Basic Training for IGF Ship Course

Liquid Cargo Operation Simulator

• Liquid Cargo and Ballast Handling Simulator (LNG)
• Liquid Cargo and Ballast Handling Simulator (Oil)
• Liquid Cargo and Ballast Handling Simulator (Chemical)

Offshore OPITO Program

Safety & Operations Courses (STCW Mandatory)

• Tanker Cargo Transfers Operations Safety (Terminal) - NON STCW
• Petroleum Product Jetty Terminal Operations Safety - NON STCW

Offshore Training - Survival and Evacuation

• Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training with EBS & Travel Safely by Boat (OPITO Approved)
• Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training with EBS (OPITO Approved)
• Tropical Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training with EBS (OPITO Approved)
• Tropical Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training with EBS including Travel Safely by Boat (OPITO Approved)
• Further Offshore Emergency Training with EBS (OPITO Approved)
• Further Offshore Emergency Training with EBS & Travel Safely by Boat (OPITO Approved)
• Tropical Further Offshore Emergency Training with EBS (OPITO Approved)
• Tropical Further Offshore Emergency Training with EBS including Travel Safely by Boat (OPITO Approved)
• Travel Safely by Boat (OPITO Approved)
• Helicopter Underwater Escape Training with EBS (OPITO Approved)
• Tropical Helicopter Underwater Escape Training with EBS (OPITO Approved)
• Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain
• Combined Sea Survival, Fire Fighting & First Aid

Offshore Training - Health and Safety Training

• H2S Awareness for Offshore Personnel
• Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Safety Awareness Training with Oxygen Resuscitator
• Confined Space Entry Awareness
• Confined Space Entry Rescue
• Basic Food Handling
• Permit to Work

Offshore Training - Skills Development

• Basic Scaffolding (SBSF)
• Basic Rigging & Slinging (SRSB)
• Basic Crane Operator (SBCO)
• Helicopter Landing Officer (SHLO)
• Helicopter Deck Assistant (SHDA)

LAST UPDATED ON Dec 8, 2022