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Teroka Majubina Sdn Bhd and Netherlands Maritime University College Forge Visionary Partnership to Establish Cutting-Edge Maritime University
Teroka Majubina Sdn Bhd proudly announces the signing of a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the prestigious Netherlands Maritime University College. This historic collaboration marks a pivotal step toward the establishment of a state-of-the-art maritime university in Kuantan, setting the stage for transformative advancements in maritime education and industry.
The primary objective of the newly envisioned maritime university is to cultivate highly skilled graduates, equipping them to meet the increasing workforce demands of the revolutionary Hybrid Shipyard in Tanjung Agas, Pekan. Anticipated to commence operations in June 2025, the Hybrid Shipyard represents a paradigm shift in maritime infrastructure and sustainability.
Professor Datuk Dr Mohd Razali Agus, the esteemed Academic Chairman of Teroka Majubina, underscores the critical need for a diverse and proficient workforce at the Hybrid Shipyard. Over the next decade, an estimated 25,000 skilled workers will be integral to the facility’s growth and functionality. In response to this demand, Teroka Majubina is set to launch a groundbreaking Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) program in March 2024.
“Diverse skills are indispensable to propel this project forward, and our collaboration with the Netherlands Maritime University College positions Teroka Majubina to realize its ambitious goals,” Professor Datuk Dr Mohd Razali Agus affirms.
At the heart of this visionary project lies a multifaceted complex with core functions encompassing ship construction and maintenance, recycling, offshore marine engineering, and decommissioning. The total investment, approximately US$1.5 billion or RM7 billion, reflects a harmonious blend of foreign and domestic contributions, serving as the bedrock for this groundbreaking initiative.
The Hybrid Shipyard in Tanjung Agas is poised to make history as the world’s first breakwater powered entirely by 100 percent green energy and renewable resources. Furthermore, it will stand as Southeast Asia’s largest green recycling facility, featuring a cutting-edge 200-megawatt biomass power station utilizing empty palm oil fruit bunches within its hybrid breakwater complex.
Professor Datuk Dr Mohd Razali Agus emphasizes the catalytic impact of this project on the rapid development of various regions in Pahang, particularly Pekan and Kuantan. “Ancillary industries will burgeon, marking this project as a true game-changer for the maritime industry in our country.”
This collaborative endeavor signifies a beacon of progress in maritime education and industry, heralding a new era of innovation and sustainability in Malaysia.
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