11-14 June 2023 – Turkiye, Istanbul
AMIM @ Istanbul, Turkiye
From 11th to 14th July 2023, the MIGHT & AMIM Team embarked on a thrilling adventure under the MY-TR Technology Collaboration Program (Aerospace & SBSR). Our AMIM team, with representatives from Boustead Naval Shipyard, Labuan Shipyard and Engineering, Universiti Kuala Lumpur MIMET, and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, was ready to explore and learn!
Let’s rewind and relive the incredible highlights of our trip!
Day 1: It all began with a bang as we visited ASFAT and the awe-inspiring Istanbul Naval Shipyard. Witnessing their operations up close left us in complete awe!
Day 2: STM welcomed us, and we delved into their pivotal role in defense projects, especially in the Maritime sector. We had the privilege of exchanging knowledge and insights on defense technologies and strategies, covering space, electronics, and maritime. The experience was simply mind-blowing!
Our excitement continued on Day 2 as we explored TUBITAK MARMARA Teknoken. The innovative research and development activities left us inspired! We networked with experts, scientists, and entrepreneurs from various fields and explored potential collaborations for thrilling technology-driven projects.
And there’s more! On Day 3, we visited Istanbul Shipyard—one of Turkiye’s finest shipyards. The knowledge we gained on naval shipbuilding, repair, and MRO operations, along with understanding ASFAT’s & STM’s crucial role in managing military factories and shipyards, was truly invaluable.
Our visit to Turkiye’s top-notch shipyards served as a benchmark for the Malaysian Government’s long-term strategy to localize our Shipbuilding & Ship Repair (SBSR) industry. Just imagine the possibilities if we adopt a similar model for government projects, including those for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) and Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA). Exciting times ahead!
The good news is that both countries are eager to form partnerships through G2G National Projects that will benefit us all. With MIGHT’s impressive success in the aerospace sector and the establishment of MIGHT International, we’re confident that the SBSR industry can truly flourish under the Malaysia-Turkiye collaboration.
Together, let’s pave the way for an extraordinary future of innovation, co-creation, and commercialization.
