Sarawak Maritime Academy

Sarawak Maritime Academy
No.2, Upper Lanang Road,
96000, Sibu, Sarawak,
Malaysia.
Tel : +6084 216 799
Fax: +6084 217 179
Email : info@smaswak.com.my

Sarawak Maritime Academy started the first Student Intake 2008. The Academy is the first Maritime academy in Sarawak.
The academy is second in Malaysia, after the Malaysian Maritime Academy in Melaka.
This RM20 million academy received from Sarawak state government RM5 million to its construction while a local timber and construction corporation, the Shin Yang Group, paid the balance RM15 million.
The academy built on a three-hectare site in Upper Lanang Road here,

The academy is working closely with the International Maritime Organization, Marine Department and the Ministry of Higher Education for worldwide recognition and accreditation for the academy's qualifications.

The SARAWAK MARITIME ACADEMY (SMA) SDN. BHD is part of the SHIN YANG Group of Companies, was established to cater for the critical need of having an internationally accredited maritime training institution able to provide on-site pre-sea and diploma courses for Malaysian youths, particularly those located in Sarawak and Sabah.
We are conducting the two courses of Kolej Bersatu Sarawak (UCS) namely Diploma in Nautical Studies (DNS) and Diploma in Marine Engineering (DME) on their behalf.
It endeavors to nurture, train, guide and prepare qualified Malaysian youths to venture into a seagoing career as competent Nautical (Deck) or Marine Engineer Officers serving on board the foreign-going (Unlimited Trade) vessels.

The Academy is appropriately located right beside the mighty Rejang River in the town of Sibu, Sarawak.
In cognizance of the globally well-known shipbuilding and ship-repair expertise and facilities available in Sibu, the Shin Yang Group of Companies decided to establish the SMA along Upper Lanang Road, a mere 3 km. from the town centre.

It is envisaged that locating the Academy within the environs of an industry closely associated with ships will provide an impetus for the future seagoing officers to strive for excellence in their studies at the Academy.

Studies conducted by the Maritime Institute of Malaysia (MIMA) indicated that, currently, almost 50% of officers and crew serving on board Malaysian-registered ships are foreigners.

The dire need for Malaysians to replace these foreign nationals, especially within the officers ranks is, indeed, crucial, not only for commercial and economical reasons, but, also for strategic purposes.

The existence of a maritime academy in Melaka could not ameliorate the scarcity of Malaysian officers, more so in terms of employing those from Sarawak and/or Sabah.

As such, with the establishment of the Sarawak Maritime Academy located in Sibu, it is hoped that more youths from these 2 states would be keen to venture into a seagoing career.

It is also envisaged that the many shipping companies located in Sarawak and Sabah would now source their future Malaysian officers from the SMA.

- Single, no dependents, male/female and preferably under age 28

- Pass medical, eyesight and color vision tests conducted by the medical practitioners appointed by Marine Department Malaysia

- Possess a positive mindset and attitude

- Minimum SPM / SPMV with strong credits in :

- Students who meet the minimum entry requirements and are in need of financial support can apply for sponsorship through the Academy.

- Conditions being that the potential candidates would be interviewed by the Shipping Company, based on their family financial background, results and attitude towards their future career.

- Written application for sponsorship should be sent to our mailing address, for the attention of the Director of Sarawak Maritime Academy.

MARINE ENGINEERING
- Bahasa Malaysia
- English Language
- Additional Mathematics
- Physics
- Any one of other subjects

Diploma in Marine Engineering

Marine Engineering Officers are responsible for the maintenance and operation of the ship's main propulsion machinery, deck machinery, air conditioning plants, refrigeration plants, domestic and electrical services.

Depending on the type of ship and operational circumstances, Engineers will he required to keep watches in the ship's Engine Room.

The Chief Engineer is in charge of the Engine Department and is responsible to the ship's Master for its efficient operation.

Whilst the law demands that only one person should he in overall command of the ship and, by tradition, that person is the Master, the Chief Engineer's status and salary is very similar to that enjoyed by the Master.

Course Structure
English Language with Maritime English
Basic Engineering Science
Naval Architecture
Engineering Materials and Processes
Shipboard Electrical Systems
Main & Auxiliary Machinery
Mechanical Science
Industrial Chemistry
Engineering Drawing and Design
Maintenance & Repair of Marine Systems
Instrumentations
Electronics & Control Systems
Shipping & Maritime Law
Computer Application
Mathematics
Workshop: Hand look and Measuring Equipments
Workshop Practices
Workshop: Fabrication & Repair Operations on Ship
Workshop: Maintenance & Repair of Marine Systems
Workshop: Marine Electrical Practice
Workshop: Main & Auxiliary Machinery
Moral/Islamic Studies
Malaysian Studies
Bahasa Kebangsaan
Shipyard Training - 6 months
Sea training - 6 months

Diploma in Marine Engineering (DME)

1st year — RM 13,000
2nd year — RM 13,000
3rd year — RM 13,000

Registration : RM200.00
Security Deposit : RM1,000.00 (Refundable)
Accommodation : RM100 per month