15/09/2026
SARAWAK MARITIME ACADEMY HOSTS MALAYSIA MARITIME WEEK 2026 SATELLITE EVENT
SIBU, 15 September 2026 – Sarawak Maritime Academy (SMA) hosted the Malaysia Maritime Week (MMW) 2026 Satellite Event at its campus in Jalan Lanang, Sibu, bringing together representatives from the maritime industry, government agencies and maritime education sector.
The event was officiated by YB Datuk Henry Harry Anak Jinep, Deputy Minister for Transport II (Riverine and Marine), Sarawak, representing the Minister of Transport, Sarawak, YB Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin.
In his welcome address, SMA Director Capt. Philip Wong Jing Sing highlighted SMA’s commitment to quality maritime education, industry collaboration and the development of skilled local seafarers. Since 2009, SMA has enrolled 507 cadets, with its graduates progressing into professional maritime careers locally and internationally.
Delivering the keynote address, YBhg. Datuk Haji Dickson bin Dollah, Ketua Pengarah Laut, Jabatan Laut Malaysia, emphasised the importance of high standards in maritime education, stronger industry collaboration and preparing seafarers for digitalisation, alternative fuels and emerging technologies.
In his officiating address, YB Datuk Henry highlighted the maritime sector’s importance to Sarawak’s economic growth and called for greater opportunities in scholarships, training, sea-time placements and employment to develop a skilled local maritime workforce.
A key highlight was the signing of Memorandum of Understanding between SMA and four maritime industry associations — the Malaysian Shipowners’ Association (MASA), Sarawak and Sabah Shipowners Association (SSSA), Sarawak Maritime Industry Association (SAMIN), and Sibu Shipyards Association (SSA) — strengthening industry-academia collaboration in maritime education and local talent development.
The programme also featured industry forums, maritime technology presentations, an exhibition and live demonstrations in passage planning, bridge simulation, fire-fighting and life raft operations.
Through the MMW 2026 Satellite Event, SMA reaffirmed its commitment to connecting maritime education with industry needs and supporting the continued development of Sarawak and Malaysia’s maritime sector.
