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7 December 2022: MIMA had the pleasure to further detailed collaborative discussions with the Marine Department Malaysia (Jabatan Laut Malaysia) towards addressing maritime decarbonisation. The meeting focused on identification and selection of potential national pilot projects, in line with IMO provisions.

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𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗞𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

A three-day programme was conducted from 17 to 19 October 2022, involving eight MIMA researchers comprised of representatives from all five research centres in MIMA. The Learning Attachment Programme at Port Klang is part of a series of field trips under Centre of Maritime Economics and Industries (CMEI) project, to give exposure to MIMA researchers so they can understand port operations and future planning and development in Port Klang.

This programme welcomes all researchers with the objective of increasing understanding of how Malaysian ports operate and develop, especially the top 12 busiest ports in the world.

In the afternoon, Mr Vijayaindiaran, Assistant General Manager of Port Klang Authority, greeted MIMA researchers with a comprehensive briefing on the present and future development of Port Klang. Datuk Dr Sabirin, the Director-General of MIMA, also attended the briefing session.

On the second day, Encik Muhammad Azizul, a Government Relations Manager of West Port Holdings, the port operator, explained how West Port operates, and the session ended with the port tour. In addition, MIMA researchers also visited the Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) and received a briefing from Encik Ariff Rihani, the Acting Senior Manager of PKFZ.

𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲

On 15 November 2022, MIMA researchers spent one more day in North Port, Port Klang. MIMA team with Datuk Dr. Sabirin Ja'afar in the lead, along with a representative from each of the centres. From North Port, led by Dato' Azman Shah and his team, the general managers and division heads from all over the organisation participate.

MIMA would like to thank Port Klang Authority, West Port Holdings, and North Port (Malaysia) Bhd for their cooperation and hospitality, as well as their team's commitment and great hospitality. Best of luck in your future endeavours to achieve excellence in the maritime industry!

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𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬

Kuala Lumpur, 28 November – 2 December 2022: The Centre for Coastal and Marine Environment (CMER), with support from the Ministry of Environment and Water (MEWA), COBSEA and CSIRO, successfully organised a training of trainers on Monitoring and Assessment of Marine Plastic Litter and Microplastic. The training is based on the Guidelines for the Monitoring and Assessment of Plastic Litter in the Ocean developed by the Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection (GESAMP) and in line with Regional Guidance on Harmonized National Marine Litter Monitoring Programme developed by COBSEA and CSIRO.

The theory-based lecture was delivered by Dr Denise Hardesty from CSIRO, and the practical-based lecture was then delivered by researchers from CMER. Participants were taught ways to conduct plastic litter monitoring and assessment at four different types of sites, namely, Inland, River, Coastal and Sea-surface. Two (2) main activities are included in the training – i) Provide technical assistance for developing harmonised national marine litter monitoring programmes; ii) Support capacity building on marine litter monitoring.

Participants of the training were from government agencies, academia and industry.

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5 December 2022: MIMA received an official visit from the Stimson Center, Washington DC, for an exchange on USAID’s Sustainable Fish Asia Technical Support (SuFiA TS) - an undertaking supporting the U.S. ASEAN Strategic Partnership. SuFiA TS aims to better understand the parameters that impact vulnerability to IUU fishing within the region and ASEAN member countries.

Mr. Brian Eyler, the Stimson Center Southeast Asia Programme Director, was accompanied by colleagues for the discussion, and received by MIMA’s Research Fellow, Ms. Cheryl Rita and researchers from the Centre for Straits of Malacca & Centre for Coastal and Marine Environment.

The meeting focused on the exchange of views and understanding of regional and national policies on fishery management, enforcement challenges, seafood supply chains, and climate change impacts on the coastal communities.

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Universiti Malaya, 1 December 2022: The National Antarctic Research Institute (NARC), in collaboration with the British High Commission (BHC), British Antarctic Survey (BAS), Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences (IOES) and Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) of Universiti Malaya, Institute of Tropical Aquaculture (AQUATROP) of Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, and the Sultan Mizan Antarctic Research Foundation (YPASM) organised a one-day workshop entitled the ‘𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐞’.

Speakers, experts and participants from the ASEAN region and beyond attended. The forum covered topics related to science, policy and governance – and was conducted in a hybrid (online and on-site) manner.

Cheryl Rita, Research Fellow MIMA, was invited as a Panel Speaker for the Roundtable Discussion at the forum to address issues pertaining to marine debris and microplastics pollution from the Pacific to the Pole.

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𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐏 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞

29 – 30 November 2022: The Centre of Ocean Law and Policy (OLAP) had the opportunity to attend the Maritime Law Course organised by the International Malaysian Society of Maritime Law (IMSML) in the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), located in Bangunan Sulaiman, Kuala Lumpur. This 2-day course was coordinated by Wan Hilwanie, President of IMSML.

This intensive course was aimed to enhance and develop the participant’s knowledge of the principles and practice of maritime law.

OLAP had the opportunity to learn about the function, scope, and application of maritime law, as well as the key legal concepts in admiralty claims, contracts for carriage of goods by sea, and marine casualties. The researchers had practical guidance from experienced maritime legal practitioners who expounded on the key principles and provided them with an understanding of the complex laws and contracts used in the maritime industry.

On the panel of speakers were:
1) Siva Kumar Kanagasabai, Partner, Skrine
2) Jeremy M Joseph, Managing Partner, Joseph & Partners
3) Prof Irwin Ooi, Professor of Maritime and Transport Law Head of the Centre for Advocacy and Dispute Resolution at the Faculty of Law, UiTM Shah Alam
4) Clive Navin Selvapandian, Partner, Christopher & Lee Ong

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𝗠𝗜𝗠𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮

30 November 2022: A courtesy call visit to the High Commission of India office by Dato' Mohamed Suffian Bin Awang, Chairman of MIMA, Datuk Dr. Sabirin Bin Ja'afar, Director-General of MIMA, and Ms. Sumathy Permal, Senior Fellow and Centre Head of The Centre for Maritime Security and Diplomacy (MSD) to engage with the Indian embassy for potential collaboration in topics such as the Indo-Pacific geopolitics and being a maritime nation.

This visit was welcomed by the Defence Advisor of India, Colonel SV Sarma and the First Secretary for Commerce & Education of the High Commission, Ms C. Sushma.

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