MIRI: Sarawak’s shipbuilding and ship repair industry is steering the state towards a more sustainable future in maritime industry.
In stating this State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said by constructing vessels that are not only seaworthy but also energy-efficient and pioneering innovative technologies to curtail emissions, the industry in Sarawak is a beacon of hope.
“We’re charting a course towards a future where shipping will be synonymous with sustainability.
“I have unwavering confidence that Sarawak will remain at the forefront of this global transition, showcasing our commitment to a greener maritime sector.”
Lee who was speaking at the pre-launch of two Petronas Safina Phase 1 vessels at Sarawak Slipway here on today said this in reference to the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the global shipping industry.
“The IMO’s ambitious goal of slashing greenhouse gas emissions in international shipping by 50 per cent before 2050 is a mission of paramount importance,” he said.
The two Petronas Safina Phase 1 vessels owned by JVC Megah and Tegas Navigation were designed by Sibu-based design house, Naval Arch Marine.
“As we gather here today to celebrate this remarkable ship launching, let us not only witness a vessel take to the sea but also commemorate the centuries of maritime heritage that have brought us to this point,” said Lee.
“It is a testament to our ability to blend tradition with innovation, to honour our past while embracing a sustainable future.”
He added that it is also a testament to the capability, quality, and competitiveness that define Sarawak’s shipyards.
Also present were General Manager, Petronas Sarawak, Zulaihi Mantali, Sarawak Shipway executive director Roger Chew, Vice President of the Association of Marine Industries of Malaysia(AMIM) Vincent Ling, chief operating officer of Tegas Navigation Sdn Bhd, Fakhrurrazi May Hasan, and Jolly Tagong, managing director of JVC Mega Sdn Bhd.
