Blue Economy Initiatives for Sustainable Development Agenda in Maritime Sector: Profound Social Capital and Technology Implications

Within the maritime industry, social development, economic progress, and environmental stewardship all interact at a vital point in the “blue economy”. The growing recognition of the ocean’s capacity to facilitate sustainable development has led to the emergence of blue economy projects as crucial elements of both national and international agendas. Blue economy activities are intrinsically linked to the development of social capital through the facilitation of collaboration across a wide range of stakeholders, such as governments, commercial firms, local communities, and international organisations. Sustainable maritime practices rely heavily on technological innovation, which is a fundamental component of the blue economy.

In summary, the inclusion of blue economy programmes in the sustainable development agenda offers an opportunity to advance social and technological advancements in addition to promoting economic growth. The maritime industry has the opportunity to take the lead in creating a future that is equitable, sustainable, and lucrative for everyone by utilising social capital and technical innovation. A sustained dedication to these endeavours is vital in order to fully utilise our seas and guarantee the welfare of present and future generations.

Marhaini Mohd Noor

Mohamad Rosni Othman

ISBN: 978-983-9275-77-3

Year Published: 2024

Price: RM100

Pages: 245

Contents:

List of Tables

List of Figures

List of Abbreviations

Foreword

Acknowledgments

About the Editors

CHAPTER 1: NAVIGATING MALAYSIA’S BLUE ECONOMY: UNLOCKING   SUSTAINABLE GROWTH IN THE MARITIME SECTOR (Mohamad Rosni Othman & Fatin Anis Azzahra Kamarudin)

CHAPTER 2: HEALTHY OCEANS SUSTAIN HEALTHY BLUE ECONOMY (Nur Ain Syazmeen Ahmad Zaki & Zaliza Azan)

CHAPTER 3: MARITIME BIG DATA AND DEVELOP CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGIES (Nadiah Yusof & Zulhazmi Yusof)

CHAPTER 4: REVISITING THE HINTERLAND SEGMENTATION FOR EFFECTIVE COORDINATION IN THE TRANSPORTATION CHAIN: A REVOLUTION FOR A SUSTAINABLE TRADING SYSTEM (Jagan Jeevan, Nurul Haqimin, Rosni Othman & Violeta Roso)

CHAPTER 5: READINESS OF MALAYSIAN SEAPORTS AS BUNKERING HUB FOR VERY LOW SULPHUR FUEL OIL (VLSFO): AN INITIATIVE FOR BLUE ECONOMY

(Nurul Haqimin Mohd Salleh, Najwa Amirah Ismail & Jagan Jeevan)

CHAPTER 6: SOCIAL CAPITAL NETWORKING AND CO-CREATE (Ike Revita)

CHAPTER 7: SUSTAINABLE BLUE GROWTH (Marhaini Mohd Noor, Nur Amalina Aziz &Ahmad Syahmi Ahmad Fadzil)

Concluding Remarks

About the Authors

Index